Another strong performance from Austin Gomber supported by double plays was the recipe for success against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night in a 5-2 win for the Colorado Rockies. RyMac and BRod had two-hit nights, back-to-back as well, and led the offense in a five-run fourth. What National League record did the Rox break with those performances? Plus, Bud…
Bud Black, Elias Díaz and Germán Márquez speak on the struggles of Colorado’s All-Star pitcher following his fourth consecutive dud. Plus, we review our 2022 MLB Predictions and see how well we’ve done. Spoiler: Suzie & Patrick are feeling good so far. Laughter Can Be The Best Medicine for the Colorado Rockies: The Sneaky Humor of Kris Bryant by Suzie…
Nationals steals Rockies’ momentum, 10-2, in the first game of a three-game set behind a dominant performance for Erick Fedde. Josh Bell and Juan Soto go deep and Colorado’s bat are quiet, except for C.J. Cron. Germán Márquez posts his fourth consecutive bad start; his numbers on the season will surprise you. Youth on display as one game makes world…
The three-game sweep against the Cincinnati Reds was precisely the medicine the Colorado Rockies needed to cleanse the taste of Philly from their palates. Everyone contributed in some fashion to the course correction following four consecutive losses to close out the previous road trip. The starting pitching was on point the entire weekend, producing better-than quality starts from Antonio Senzatela…...
Kevin Henry of RoxPile and Call To The Pen drops by The DNVR Bar to discuss the best Rockies moments of the season so far. With a winning record through the first month, there were a lot of things to smile and even laugh about. We also take a look at the NL West and preview the three-game set against…
Drew Goodman, voice of the Colorado Rockies for AT&T SportsNet, joins the show to discuss some of the underrated players who have contributed to the 13-9 start. Plus, he shares his favorites moments from the weekend sweep at Coors Field. Rockies’ prospect open 2022 MiLB season with a bang, Montero provides first look at club’s future by Patrick Lyons DON’T…
Nothing busts a slump like a series against the 3-19 Cincinnati Reds! Starting pitching is on point as Brendan Rodgers finally breaks through, Elehuris Montero makes a big MLB debut and we have a Kris Bryant injury update. Who are the inaugural Blaze Street Bombers for the month of April? And what off-the-wall predictions do Patrick and Suzie have for…
Over 22,600 human beings have been fortunate enough to play in the Majors. Each player can recall that first base hit or batter they struck out, in addition to the experience of simply putting on a big league uniform for the first time. Many can even recall the phone call or meeting with the manager when they learned of their…...
Pretty much everything that went wrong during the four-game losing streak in Philadelphia ended up going incredibly well on Friday night. A date with the worst team in baseball will have those effects sometimes. The first thing manager Bud Black offered following the 10-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds may not have been obvious. “There wasn’t one thing that stood…...
It was a bit of good news and bad news on Friday for the Colorado Rockies. The $182 million man, Kris Bryant, is going on the 10-day injured list with a back strain. In his stead, corner infield prospect Elehuris Montero has been promoted to the Majors for the first time in his career. Bryant was scratched from Tuesday’s game…...
The voice of the Albuquerque Isotopes, Josh Suchon, stops by to discuss pace of play in the minors and break down some of the top prospects for the Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate. We also look at what went wrong in Philadelphia while previewing – and salivating – over the upcoming home series against the lowly Cincinnati Reds. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE…
Despite a rocky first inning, Ryan Feltner looked solid, striking out seven Phillies over the course of five innings. The bullpen did not help and have become a hinderance since April 15. Also, Nolan Arenado was at it again with a pitch that didn’t even bean him and we play Denver’s favorite game “Say Whaaaa?” DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO…
Ryan Feltner will need to stop the two-game losing streak on Wednesday following another tough loss at the hands of the Phillies on Tuesday night. Defense was better than Monday, but not sharp; offense was about the same and the pitching was not as effective. Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet joins to share his thoughts of the Rockies, umpires and…
C.J. Cron was in just his 13th game with the Detroit Tigers when a damaged ligament in his left knee ended his 2020 season. It was his fourth team in four years after being traded by one team and waived by another. Signed on a minor league with the Colorado Rockies ahead of the 2021 season, Cron would find himself…...
The defense disappointed behind Kyle Freeland who only gave up one earned run despite striking out seven through five innings. What did K-Free do on Monday night that no other Rockies’ starting pitcher had done this year? Plus, way more than you’ve ever wanted to know about the 519 batters Freeland has faced in his career. Who’s struck out the…
According to his Baseball Reference page, Colorado Rockies’ catcher Elias Díaz has one nickname: El Maracucho. Born and raised in the northwest region of Venezuela in the state of Zulia, those from the capital city of Maracaibo can often be given this moniker. But one nickname is even more befitting a player like Díaz: The Tank. Throughout parts of eight…...
Rockies win their second road series in as many tries as Austin Gomber and Chad Kuhl help shut down the Tigers’ offense following Miguel Cabrera’s 3,000th hit. Randal Grichuk and Connor Joe continue their hitting streaks while Brendan Rodgers continues to struggle at the plate. What’s on tap for the upcoming Phillies series? We’ve got that, too! DON’T FORGET TO…
Miguel Cabrera sits at 2,999 career hits and could become the fourth member of the 3,000 hit club to join the group against the Colorado Rockies. Learn about the other instances and the uniqueness of this occurring while hearing about an amazing project at the Field of Dreams site in Iowa. Blackmon’s belief in the bullpen, Freeland’s proponent for staying…
Back in the early days of the Colorado Rockies, there was a prevailing thought by the Blake Street Bombers that their club could win any game. Even despite a deficit in the late innings, the sluggers believed their ability to hit three-run home runs in bunches meant no lead was safe for an opposing team, especially at Coors Field. While…...
Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet digs into the details of Colorado’s 8-4 start. Which areas have excelled and which will benefit from improvement? Plus, we look ahead to what should be the 3,000th career hit for Detroit Tiger 1B/DH Miguel Cabrera against the Rockies. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link — Stitcher Link — Pocket Casts Link…