Colorado Rockies Sign Two New Pitchers

May 6, 2026, 18:37
USSports

Introduction

The Colorado Rockies signed two pitchers, Jordan Romano and Erasmo Ramirez. They will start in the minor leagues.

Main Body

Jordan Romano is 33 years old. He was a great player before, but now he is slower. He played for other teams, but he did not play well. Now, he must go to a special lab in Scottsdale to get stronger. Erasmo Ramirez is 36 years old. He has played baseball for 14 years. He played in Mexico recently. He gave up many runs, but he can play for many hours. These contracts are cheap. The Rockies do not spend much money. If the players do not play well, the team can let them go.

Conclusion

The Rockies now have more experienced pitchers to help their team.

Learning

🕒 The 'Now' vs 'Before' Switch

In this story, we see how to talk about a person's life changing. Look at the difference between these two ways of describing Jordan Romano:

  • Before: "He was a great player"
  • Now: "He is slower"

How to use this: Use was/were for the past and is/are for the present.

Past →\rightarrow Present He was fast →\rightarrow He is slow. He was in Mexico →\rightarrow He is in Colorado.

💰 Simple Money Words

Instead of using difficult words, the text uses simple opposites to describe the team's money:

  • Cheap: Costs a small amount of money.
  • Spend much: Using a lot of money.

Pattern: The contracts are cheap →\rightarrow The team does not spend much money.

Vocabulary Learning

player
Someone who plays a sport or game
Example:The player scored a goal in the last minute.
team
A group of people working together
Example:Our team won the championship.
start
To begin something
Example:She will start her new job next week.
old
Having lived for many years
Example:He is an old friend.
great
Very good or impressive
Example:It was a great concert.
slower
Moving at a lower speed
Example:The train was slower than usual.
played
Performed a sport or game
Example:They played soccer after school.
other
Different from the one mentioned
Example:I would like another cup of tea.
teams
Plural of team
Example:The teams will compete tomorrow.
did
Past tense of do
Example:I did my homework.
well
In a good or satisfactory way
Example:She sings well.
special
Different from usual
Example:It is a special occasion.
lab
A place for scientific experiments
Example:He works in a lab.
stronger
Having greater strength
Example:She is stronger than before.
cheap
Low in price
Example:These shoes are cheap.
spend
Use money or time
Example:I will spend time with my family.
money
Currency used to buy goods
Example:He saved a lot of money.
let
Allow or permit
Example:Let me help you.
go
Move from one place to another
Example:We will go to the park.
more
A greater amount
Example:I want more cake.
help
Assist or support
Example:Can you help me?
runs
Scores in baseball
Example:He hit a home run.
hours
Units of time
Example:The movie lasts three hours.
contracts
Agreements between parties
Example:They signed contracts for the project.
signed
Put a signature on a document
Example:She signed the contract.
pitchers
Baseball players who throw the ball
Example:The pitchers were very fast.
minor
Not major or important
Example:It was a minor injury.
leagues
Organized groups for sports competitions
Example:The leagues schedule games.
Colorado
A state in the USA
Example:We visited Colorado last summer.
Rockies
A baseball team from Colorado
Example:The Rockies won the game.
Jordan
A name of a person
Example:Jordan is my friend.
Erasmo
A name of a person
Example:Erasmo likes to play soccer.
Ramirez
A name of a person
Example:Ramirez is a good player.
Scottsdale
A city in Arizona
Example:Scottsdale has many parks.
Mexico
A country in North America
Example:Mexico has beautiful beaches.