This time of year is usually a lot busier for Keith Dugger, head athletic trainer for the Colorado Rockies. After an offseason that allows for more down time than allows in-season, Dugger typically settles into the rhythms of preparing for the grind of a 162-game season in February and March. This year, he’s been a lot more active than anyone…
General Manager Bill Schmidt went to work last Tuesday afternoon when second baseman Brendan Rodgers was removed in the first inning with a dislocated shoulder that would ultimately end his season before it began. Around the same time, Lucas Gilbreath felt something uncomfortable during a bullpen session that suggested the PRP injections and offseason of necessary rest and recovery would…
More fallout from Brendan Rodgers and Lucas Gilbreath injuries means new opportunities for many Colorado Rockies and increased importance for Ryan McMahon. Plus, expansion means new MLB cities and a realignment where the American League and National League disappear in favor of geographical conferences. Who will the Rockies face off against the most now? Are they done dealing with the…
The best case scenario for the Colorado Rockies to reach .500 for the season took a major hit Thursday morning. News on two of their best young players is disappointing as the pair appear headed for a season-long stint on the injury list. Brendan Rodgers left Tuesday’s Cactus League exhibition against the Texas Rangers after dislocating his left shoulder diving…
News this morning from Arizona was less than stellar as season-ending surgeries for Brendan Rodgers and Lucas Gilbreath are on the horizon. Suzie has news from Salt River Fields as Patrick and guest Christian Saez figure out the Rockies second base and left-handed relief options. What suggestion did Bud Black make about acquiring a player? Are there talented bench players…
Some 600 miles away from the frigid winter of Denver, CO is a baseball metropolis in sunny Scottsdale, AZ. It’s perfect for the start of the Colorado Rockies six weeks of Spring Training. Over the 42 days at Salt River Fields in which the team will play 34 contests against the 14 other Cactus League clubs – in addition to…
On the two-year anniversary of the Nolan Arenado trade, we discuss the deal that unfortunately was. Also, was the owner of the Colorado Rockies, Dick Monfort, correct when he stated that 2023 would be a pivotal year for Brendan Rodgers? Wouldn’t that be more true for All-Stars Kris Bryant and Germán Márquez? Kevin Henry of FanSided discusses his conversations with…
When Dick Monfort speaks, it’s usually worth listening to, even if you don’t agree with him. The primary owner of the Colorado Rockies offered up a lot of thoughts this weekend on his club, the future of the franchise and some interesting thoughts on the finances of baseball. What kind of year will the 2023 club have? Which player has…
After speaking with a small group of reporters on Saturday in his hometown for nearly an hour, Colorado Rockies’ owner Dick Monfort stood up from the table and said, “I didn’t say anything bad, did I?” Little did he realize that his comments on the Rockies an hour earlier were already reaching every corner of the baseball world. An hour…
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…
In exactly one month, baseball returns from its winter slumber with a simple pop of the mitt on back fields all across Arizona and Florida. Laughs, good-natured ribbing and loud barking from seasoned coaches will fill Salt River Fields when pitchers and catchers report to the Spring Training home of the Colorado Rockies on February 15. Not everyone will be…
After the Rockies’ extension-spree last offseason, who’s up next to get a long-term deal? And why is it 36-year-old Charlie Blackmon? Plus, Colorado picked up reliever Nick Mears. Why was he undrafted and exactly how hard does he throw? Patrick and Suzie also dabble in whether or not Jurickson Profar would be the left-handed bat the Rox could use. Profar…
Even on the third day of the 2023, it’s still not too late to make a New Year’s Resolution. Baseball fans have a lot of options between reducing participation in the wave, selling their tickets during the Dodgers series and actually paying attention to the game while at The Rooftop. Patrick and Suzie break down the details on what the…
Spencer Smith from the Big Drive Energy Podcast drives into the wedge where baseball and golf overlap. Which Rockie is most synonymous with golf right now? How was his experience at Coors Field for Upper Deck Golf? Better golf partner: Vijay (Singh) or DJ (LeMahieu)? We also consider if trading Brendan Rodgers is a good idea after the Marlins requested…
Despite a fourth consecutive losing season and limitations to their $182 million star left fielder Kris Bryant due to various injuries, the 2022 season for the Colorado Rockies will be remembered for one thing. The New Kids On The Block. A total of ten players made their Major League debut, fourth-most of any Rockies season in their 30-year history. Top…
After receiving 52% of the vote last year, Todd Helton is currently above the 75% threshold for making the Baseball Hall of Fame among public ballots. Thomas Harding of MLB.com joins us to discuss The Toddfather’s qualifications for Cooperstown. What made Helton’s 2000 so historic? Did he end a dynasty with one swing? And just how excellent are his numbers…
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Enjoy this ad-free podcast that examines what an Expansion Draft in 2022 would look like from the Rockies’ perspective. How does a team strategize in an Expansion Draft? What players are most important to protect? And which Rockies would surprisingly be available? You can also check out countless unlocked articles now, such as the one below, if you…
It was 25 years ago that Larry Walker won the franchise’s first National League MVP Award thanks to an NL-leading 49 home runs and top-marks in on-base and slugging percentage. Walker was enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2021 and remains the only player in Rockies history to reach Cooperstown or to have won an MVP Award. Larry…
The offseason is in full force and it’s time to examine the Rockies roster next going into 2023. What would the starting lineup look like with a healthy Kris Bryant? How will the rotation fare with Ureña back? And does Colorado have enough relievers to survive a season? Plus, the hype on Zac Veen grows even higher, making sense of…
AJ Haefele joins the show to discuss the historic homers hit in Game 3 of the 2022 World Series. What was special about each of Philly’s five home runs? How quick of a hook should Dusty Baker had with Lance McCullers Jr.? And has this World Series done anything to alter the legacy of both Bryce Harper and the Houston…
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