Daniel Bard
RP FA
Fri 3/24/23 12:08 AM

Manager Bud Black said he is not concerned with Bard's struggles during the World Baseball Classic, Kyle Newman of the Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bard allowed eight earned runs across only 1.2 innings while pitching for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. His inability to find the strike zone was particularly troubling -- he surrendered four free passes -- given his history of a high walk rate during his big-league career. Despite those concerns, Bard will enter the season as the Rockies' closer, though the team did bolster its bullpen with offseason additions such as Brad Hand and Pierce Johnson.

Daniel Bard
RP FA
Mon 3/6/23 12:44 PM

Bard (thumb) gave up a solo home run and struck out a batter during an inning of relief Saturday in the Rockies' 7-1 Cactus League win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Jake Scheiner's long ball prevented the Rockies from claiming a shutout, but the team was likely just happy to have their presumptive closer back in action after he suffered a small cut on his right thumb during his prior appearance three days earlier. Assuming Bard experienced no setbacks with the thumb coming out of the relief outing, he'll likely join the American team later this week in preparation for the World Baseball Classic.

Daniel Bard
RP FA
Wed 3/1/23 6:32 PM

Bard was removed from Wednesday's Cactus League appearance against the Royals due to a small cut on his right thumb, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bard struggled in the appearance, walking a pair while recording just one out. It doesn't sound like the laceration on his thumb is much of a concern, though. "It's early. He's still getting into shape. He's gotta get in shape a little bit sooner for the WBC. But he'll be fine," manager Bud Black said. Bard is due to leave to pitch for Team USA in the WBC in about a week and Black surely would like his closer to get in another Cactus League appearance or two before then.

Daniel Bard
RP FA
Wed 10/5/22 1:23 AM

Bard saved Tuesday's 5-2 win against the Dodgers, tossing a 1-2-3 ninth inning without a strikeout.
EDGE Analysis
Bard made quick work of the Dodger's in the ninth inning, needing just six pitches to secure his second save in three days against Los Angeles. The 37-year-old threw 35 pitches Sunday so Tuesday's punctual outing was necessary and could keep him in the mix to pitch again during Wednesday's season finale. Bard's scoreless inning streak is now at 15, with his last earned run coming Aug. 26.

Daniel Bard
RP FA
Sun 10/2/22 8:59 PM

Bard saved Sunday's 4-1 win against the Dodgers, allowing two hits while striking out six in two scoreless innings.
EDGE Analysis
Bard entered a one-run game in the bottom of the eighth and struck out three after the first two batters reached on a hit and error. Colorado added two runs in the top of the ninth and manager Bud Black opted to stick with the veteran for the bottom of the frame, when Bard struck out three more while permitting a one-out Justin Turner single. In total, Bard fired 27 of 35 pitches for strikes with a staggering eight of the swinging variety and his strikeouts evenly split between swinging and looking. The scoreless outing extends Bard's streak to 14 innings without an earned run, lowering his ERA and WHIP to 1.82 and 0.99 during the stretch.

Daniel Bard
RP FA
Sat 9/24/22 11:00 AM

Bard (6-4) struck out two and walked one across two scoreless innings to earn the win Friday against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Bard entered the game with the score knotted at two in the ninth inning, and he stayed in the game to pitch a scoreless 10th frame. He's turned in 10 consecutive scoreless appearances, during which he's maintained a 12:3 K:BB while racking up six saves and three wins. Bard now has a 1.88 ERA and 0.99 WHIP for the season.

Daniel Bard
RP FA
Sun 9/18/22 6:00 PM

Bard struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Bard extended his scoreless streak to five innings, and he hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 10 frames. He needed 15 pitches (12 strikes) to set down the side in order Sunday. Bard continues to impress in 2022 with a 1.95 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 61:24 K:BB while converting 32 of 35 save chances across 55.1 innings.

Daniel Bard
RP FA
Sat 9/17/22 9:33 PM

Bard picked up the save in Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Cubs. He did not allow a run on one hit while striking out one over one inning.
EDGE Analysis
Bard has not allowed an earned run over nine innings in his last eight outings and has surrendered just three hits during that span. The righty's 1.99 ERA over 54.1 innings this season is his best since he posted a 1.93 ERA over 74.2 innings in 2010.

Daniel Bard
RP FA
Wed 9/14/22 10:18 PM

Bard earned a save versus the White Sox on Wednesday, striking out three batters over a perfect inning in the 3-0 win.
EDGE Analysis
Bard was called upon with a three-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, getting a three batters he faced to strike out swinging. The save was his 30th of the season and he has now converted five straight opportunities. Overall, Bard is 30-for-33 on save chances and owns a 2.03 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 58 punchouts over 53.1 frames in 52 appearances this year.

Daniel Bard
RP FA
Sun 9/11/22 1:25 AM

Bard earned a save against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.
EDGE Analysis
Bard entered in the ninth with Colorado up by three runs and needed 16 pitches to retire Arizona in order. The veteran is up to 29 saves on the campaign, tied with Edwin Diaz for seventh-most in MLB. Bard faded in the second half last season but has been solid since the All-Star break this year, going 9-for-10 in save chances while posting a 2.16 ERA and 13:6 K:BB over 16.2 innings.