Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow Thrives in Freezing Colorado Weather

Veteran pitcher overcomes cold conditions to deliver strong outing for Los Angeles

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:45am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball pitcher's delivery broken down into fragmented geometric shapes and planes in muted earth tones, capturing the abstract motion of the pitcher's mechanics.Glasnow's unorthodox pitching mechanics help him overcome the freezing Colorado weather.Denver Today

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow overcame freezing temperatures at Coors Field in Denver to pitch seven strong innings, allowing just one run on two hits while striking out seven batters in a 7-1 win over the Colorado Rockies. Glasnow credited his preparations, including staying warm between innings, as well as a mechanical adjustment involving his back foot turn that has helped him carry a bigger workload early this season.

Why it matters

Glasnow's ability to perform well in adverse weather conditions is an important development for the Dodgers, who are looking to the veteran pitcher to provide stability and consistency in their starting rotation. His success despite the frigid temperatures could be a sign that he has turned a corner in his career and is poised for a strong season.

The details

With snow falling and temperatures dipping, Glasnow kept warm between innings by moving around and staying in a heated area. He said the cold weather was not a major issue, noting that he felt he had a 'huge advantage' over the Rockies players who had to sit out in the freezing conditions. Glasnow also credited a mechanical change involving his back foot turn, which he believes has allowed him to stay 'behind the four-seam {fastball} more' and feel 'in the zone a lot longer'.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • Glasnow made his comments to SportsNet LA's Kirsten Watson before Saturday's matchup versus the Rockies.

The players

Tyler Glasnow

A right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who has been in the major leagues for a decade. He is a two-time World Series champion, though not on the Dodgers' roster for their 2024 championship run.

Kirsten Watson

A reporter for SportsNet LA who interviewed Glasnow before the Dodgers' game against the Rockies on Saturday.

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What they’re saying

“I think the last time I pitched in really cold weather was 2019 and I don't remember being that cold. And then yesterday, I wasn't... It's not that big of a deal. And I feel like I have such a huge advantage because they all have to sit out there and like freeze, and I'm just inside staying warm.”

— Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers Pitcher

“The margins of how I feel this year compared to last year are completely different.”

— Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers Pitcher

What’s next

Glasnow will look to build on his strong outing when the Dodgers face the Rockies again on Saturday.

The takeaway

Glasnow's ability to thrive in the freezing conditions at Coors Field, combined with his mechanical adjustments, suggest he may be poised for a breakout season and could be a key piece of the Dodgers' starting rotation as they aim to return to the playoffs.