Rockies closer Daniel Bard to open season on IL while working through anxiety: 'It's a hard thing to admit'

Rockies place closer Daniel Bard on IL as he deals with anxiety

Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard was placed on the injured list with anxiety, as he was open about dealing with the "yips" again.

Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard to start season on injury list due to anxiety issues

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard will start the season on the 15-day injury list (IL), citing anxiety issues, the team announced on Thursday. “It’s a hard thing to admit, but I’ve been through stuff before and I got enough going on outside of this game to realize what’s important,” Bard said prior to the team’s Opening Day game against the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com. “And these games are super importan…

Rockies Pitcher Daniel Bard Starts Season On IL Due To Anxiety From WBC Struggles

Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard missed the team’s season debut on Thursday after getting moved to the IL. Bard’s starting on the 15-day injured list as a result of anxiety that the pitcher is experiencing following his performance at the World Baseball Classic for Team USA. Bard, 37, walked away from the game in 2013 during a rough stretch of pitching, having played five seasons for the Red Sox. He was the named NL Comeback Player of the Ye…

Former Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard placed on IR by Rockies due to anxiety

The Colorado Rockies placed former Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard on the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to anxiety.

Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard opens season on injured list due to anxiety

Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard said anxiety is why he's beginning the season on the 15-day injury list.

Rockies closer Daniel Bard placed on IL due to anxiety

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed closer Daniel Bard on the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to anxiety. The move came a few hours before their opener against the San Diego Padres.