Chase Dollander got a text from Colorado Rockies legend and fellow Tennessee alumnus Todd Helton on Saturday, confirming that he would extend his stay in Denver just to see him pitch.

The Colorado Rockies are calling up one of the best pitching prospects in baseball -- and one of the best in their history. Right-hander Chase Dollander will be summoned to make his MLB debut this Sunday against the (Sacramento) Athletics at Coors Field,

The moment didn't seem quite real even when 23-year-old right-hander Chase Dollander was told he was heading to Coors Field to make his major league debut with the Colorado Rockies. It seemed almost surreal when he informed his family and friends.

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At Coors Field on Saturday, the Colorado Rockies (five consecutive losses) meet the Athletics at 8:10 p.m. ET.The Athletics are favored (-120 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Rockies