Even though the bullpen blew their second game of the series to give Arizona two of three in the desert, one man rose like a Phoenix through the ashes: Elehuris Montero. The dudes from RoxPile recap the weekend as well as the trade deadline. Are more prospects on their way? What’s the potential of the latest analytics hire? And the…
The Colorado Rockies ended the first half of the season fourth-place in the National League West, 6.5 games out of the final spot for the NL Wild Card thanks to a 43-50 record. Though no one from ownership made any proclamations about how many games the club would win in 2022, the return on the investment made in free agents…...
Tyler Kinley, the one player who seemed most destined to represent the Colorado Rockies in the 2022 All-Star Game in Los Angeles on July 19, will undergo a procedure that should end his season prematurely. “Tyler has got an elbow sprain. And he’s got a flexor tear from the imaging that was taken over the last couple of days,” manager…...
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…
Were it not for an injury – a new one this time – to Chad Kuhl, Rockies may have been able to shutout the Phillies during the 4-1 victory on Monday night. Charlie Blackmon’s home run gave Colorado the lead in the sixth thanks to a mammoth home run. Plus, we look around the NL West, preview the Phillies series…
Even after all the departures and drama surrounding the franchise for the past few seasons, there seems a palpable excitement about the Colorado Rockies in 2022. A change in regime coupled with nearly $350 million spent on upgrades to roster this offseason, not to mention the panic over the pandemic having been lifted somewhat, have folks in LoDo feeling a…...
The time for bold predictions is upon us. Kevin Henry from RoxPile and Kenneth Weber of Purple Row help break down what’s next for Kyle Freeland in 2022. Plus, it’s Opening Night in Minor League Baseball. Which prospects are ticketed for Double-A? Who’ll be left behind and who’s moving up a level? All that and conversation with Hartford Yard Goats…
Entering phase two of the offseason following the end of the lockout on March 10, it appeared that the Colorado Rockies might go into Opening Day with several positional battles. Center field was wide open, as was the role of the team’s closer. Left field had a similar feel to it, unless Connor Joe wasn’t convincing enough during his 211…...
After Bill Schmidt added yet another new piece to the Rockies’ roster in the form of OF Randal Grichuk, Colorado appears a lot different than the one that came out of the lockout less than three weeks ago. Drew Goodman from AT&T SportsNet discusses the new look Rockies and reveals the newest member of their coverage for this season. “Spring…
The Colorado Rockies have come to terms on a deal with 3B/OF Kris Bryant on a seven-year, $182 million, according to multiple sources. The 30-year-old superstar is a former 2015 National League Rookie of the Year and 2016 NL MVP with the Chicago Cubs. Bryant’s contract is the largest ever given to a free agent by the Rockies and highest…...
Spring Training has officially begun! We’re down in Scottsdale getting our first look at the 2022 Colorado Rockies, which has three new additions to the roster. Kyle Newman from The Denver Post and Baseball America joins to talk about the state of the franchise and the importance of remembering the history of the Rockies. Rockies sign SS José Iglesias to…
Less than 48 hours after owners ratified the collective bargaining agreement between them and the players, the Colorado Rockies moved quickly on a trio of free agents to re-open the offseason. SS José Iglesias and RHP Alex Colomé have reportedly signed one-year deals to play in Denver for the 2022 season. Iglesias, 32, will be tasked with replacing All-Star shortstop…...
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