How Rockies reliever Daniel Bard conquered the yips and returned to MLB seven years after he left it

Posted Jul 25, 2020
Since Daniel Bard’s control problems forced him out of the game, Rockies star third baseman Nolan Arenado has won seven consecutive Gold Gloves. Now they are teammates. “It’s going to be a great story when Daniel comes back and pitches well,” said Rockies manager Bud Black. Star shortstop Trevor Story called Bard’s journey “incredible.” (Denver Post)

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