Daniel Bard: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Veteran right-hander Daniel Bard missed the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow. He sat down with Rob Bradford on the Baseball Isn’t Boring Podcast eight months ago to discuss how the injury impacts his mindset, his daily routine and to give an inside look into the life of an injured pitcher.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 18

Veteran Reliever Attempting Comeback in 2025

Daniel Bard achieved a great comeback to Major League Baseball in 2020. The veteran righty was a quality reliever for the Boston Red Sox from 2009-11. However, he began to experience major control issues in 2012, as his ERA ballooned to 6.22.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Rockies reliever Daniel Bard is planning a comeback in 2025

Daniel Bard is losing the entire 2024 season to injury. The Rockies reliever underwent arthroscopic surgery to fix a meniscus tear in his left knee in February.

Charlie Blackmon leads way as Rockies halt Guardians' streak

Rockies outfielder suffers fractured hand, timeline uncertain

Rockies place RHP Justin Lawrence (shoulder) on IL

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

Colorado Rockies News / Inside The Diamonds / April 25, 2024

The Inspirational Story of Daniel Bard

Daniel Bard’s 2024 season has ended due to injuries, starting with tearing the meniscus in his left knee while simply just playing catch, he would undergo surgery, that injury was only supposed to keep him out for 5-7 weeks but then he had surgery on the flexor tendon in his right elbow which ultimately ended his season.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12, 2024

Rockies lose former star reliever to season-ending surgery

Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard is set to undergo season-ending surgery, the latest setback in a career which has seen a number of highs and lows.

Nine injured MLB aces and when they are expected to return

This pitcher is now the top name on the most anticipated MLB debut list

Dodgers pitcher showing signs of old self while rehabbing for return

The best MLB closers of all time

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 22, 2024

Rockies are holding competition for closer job in camp

The Rockies are evaluating righties Justin Lawrence and Tyler Kinley as potential closing options in camp, writes Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. Both pitchers held the ninth inning at points last season and are battling for the job to open this year.

Which teams are best suitors for veteran DH?

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / February 15, 2024

Colorado Rockies Get Good Injury News on Potential Closer After Knee Scare

According to a report from MLB.com, Colorado Rockies' reliever Daniel Bard got better-than-expected news on his injured knee. Per Thomas Harding of MLB.com: Better-than-expected news on #Rockies reliever Daniel Bard's left knee.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13, 2024

Rockies RHP set to undergo surgery after tearing meniscus

The 38-year-old is entering the second season of a two-year, $19MM contract extension to which the Rockies signed him prior to the 2022 trade deadline.

These Rockies Have the Most Home Runs in Franchise History

What Will the Colorado Rockies Do with All Those Outfielders?

Three Questions for the Colorado Rockies: Pitching, Leadership and More

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2023

Rockies closer Daniel Bard lands on IL with anxiety

While many enjoyed the action on Opening Day of the MLB season, Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard bravely decided to take a break from the game for his mental health.

Colorado Rockies closer opens up about mental health

Colorado Rockies offseason in review

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2022