A large crowd gathered at The DNVR Bar to hear the announcement of the latest inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame, but Todd Helton’s name was not mentioned. Scott Rolen did receive the required 75% of votes. By how many did he get in? And how many more did Helton need to reach Cooperstown? Is 2024 a lock for…
The Los Angeles Angels are not selling, but the Kansas City Royals are selling every player possible. Why did Commissioner Manfred applaud Angels’ owner Arte Moreno? Is there a conspiracy theory afoot? And what are the challenges with Angel Stadium? We also celebrate the Rockies top prospects and discuss why today’s Watch Party for Todd Helton will be even better…
You’re going to win a bet with this. A lot of bets, actually. When reflecting on the greatest players to ever suit up for the Colorado Rockies, your list may reach the 20s before you even think of a pitcher. The Blake Street Bombers are an easy five. Todd Helton makes six. There may be the entire lineup from 2007,…
News out of 2001 Blake Street for the Colorado Rockies has been mixed over the last few days. How ready/healthy is Kris Bryant? Will GM Bill Schmidt make more moves? And what’s the solution to creating a Rockies Museum? The updates on Todd Helton continue to be promising as we await Tuesday’s announcement. What artifacts will be joining the Toddfather…
David Laurila of FanGraphs discusses his work with FG and covering the Boston Red Sox. He details the reasons in which Todd Helton earned a vote from his 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, updates whether Trevor Story could be a candidate at shortstop in 2024 when he recovers from surgery and predicts whether Boston will finish last place in…
You’ll never look at Topps baseball cards the same way again! Aaron Judge, Julio Rodríguez and Mike Trout are among MLB’s re-imagination of Garbage Pail Kids. What the hell are Garbage Pail Kids? Which player has the most disturbing card? And were any Rockies included in this set? Colorado makes wave on the international free agent front and acquire another…
We are nearly one week from the Baseball Hall of Fame announcement about the Class of 2023 and Todd Helton is looking quite strong. What’s the single best reason he should be in Cooperstown? Which infielders may join him this year? How immaculate will our vibes for the January 24th Watch Party at The DNVR Bar? Trevor Story is out…
It’s never easy saying goodbye to a fan favorite, but the Rockies have traded Connor Joe only six weeks since parting ways with Sam Hilliard and Wynton Bernard. Who’s the prospect Colorado received? Which Rockies will receive more playing time now? And what are our favorite CoJo memories? Todd Helton is trending upwards for the Baseball Hall of Fame, the…
Few expected the Arizona Diamondbacks to finish ahead of the Colorado Rockies in 2022. Yet, Dbacks won six more games and seem poised to open their window of contention sooner than later. Jesse Friedman from PHNX Diamondbacks help us understand a few lingering questions. How did they turn it around so quickly? Is there not enough room for Madison Bumgarner…
Dani Wexelman of MLB Network Radio and Perfect Game dives deep into how colleges across the country are helping to fill a void left by the disappearance of 43 teams across the Minor Leagues. Will the draft ever take place in Omaha during the College World Series? And what has she learned about the Rockies’ top pick Gabriel Hughes? Plus,…
Diving into more socially progressive topics for what MLB could look like in 25 years, Justin Wick of Purple Row tries to also solve the issue of keeping certain nefarious names in the Baseball Hall of Fame. “DNVR Exclusive: Former Rockies bench coach recounts Mile High Stadium and Larry Walker” by Patrick Lyons DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD!…
It may not have been a success by the standards of a 74-87 record, but there were numerous highlights and memorable moments for the Colorado Rockies in 2021. Despite exceeding expectations during a year that many suggested would result in 100 loses, the season as a whole will surely be a footnote in the 29-year history of the organization, not…...
The BBWAA sent a strange message by electing David Ortiz and not Barry Bonds. Todd Helton got 7.1% closer to being enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Drew Goodman from AT&T SportsNet shares his thoughts on Cooperstown while digging into the Frontier League’s new sudden-death tiebreaker and the history of legendary Rockies’ coaches. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE…
Drew Goodman shares his unique perspective on Thursday’s CBA proposal between MLB and the Players’ Association. The conversation around Hall of Fame voting heats up and Jon Lester’s retirement requires deeper consideration for a place in Cooperstown. Plus, Rachel Balkovec and Genevieve Beacom carve their names in baseball history. “Five memorable Colorado Rockies performances we didn’t witness in person” by…
A hodgepodge of topics takes us to all corners of the baseball world: Coors Field as a host site for a college football Bowl Game, the automated strike zone and its impact on the sport and the return of fans in 2021. Drew Goodman and Patrick also go in detail about the Michael Kay-Alex Rodríguez booth for ESPN Sunday Night…
Germán Márquez, Ryan McMahon, Trevor Story, C.J. Cron and Brendan Rodgers all stood out in 2021 as player who provided a lot of joy to fans of the Colorado Rockies in 2021. Also, Larry Walker had his number retired and became the first member of the Colorado Rockies to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Oh, and we hosted the…
Colorado could trade from depth in their outfield to improve their bullpen or bolster their farm system. And their shortstop situation would become trickier if the Houston Astros and New York Yankees combine to sign Carlos Correa and Trevor Story. At least it won’t be too bad if the San Diego Padres continue to take steps backwards. Kevin Henry from…
Drew Goodman from AT&T SportsNet drops by to discuss Colorado’s latest addition to the front office as Clint Hurdle, the manager of the 2007 squad that went to the World Series, will be joining the franchise as a special assistant to the general manager. Goodman details the impact Hurdle will have on the entire organization, not to mention free agents…
The options for the Rockies at shortstop may be more plentiful than you think, especially when digging into the numbers of their most experienced minor leaguers. Who could surprise if Colorado doesn’t move on a free agent shortstop? The Baseball Hall of Fame has six new members and we’ll tell you a little about each, including one who played professionally…
Missing the postseason can make a season unforgettable. If that were always true, fans of the Seattle Mariners would still be wondering where the time has gone during the last 20 years of their life. A season under .500 may also constitute such a claim; however, so much would have been lost for the Colorado Rockies in 1994, 2006, 2008…...
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