Gabriel Landeskog said the secret to winning the Stanley Cup for the Avalanche was Cale Makar. Do the Colorado Rockies have their version of Makar someone on the roster or in their minor leagues? What would it take to get a player like that? Kevin Henry from RoxPile and Call To The Pen breaks down what C.J. Cron could do…
The unusual road trip to Minnesota produced a one-hitter, a three-hitter and a whopping 30 men left on base for the Colorado Rockies, who managed to win one of the games with those unique scenarios. Updates on Kris Bryant, as well as few championships that were in play this week… and we’re not even talking about the Stanley Cup Champions.…
Kyle Freeland is on-point, but the offense cannot seem to drive home runners when it mattered despite outhitting the Marlins 12-9. Who are the dark horses that could represent the Rockies in the 2022 All-Star Game? Could one of the hitters heating up in Miami make a push during the final three weeks? And we have a little fun by…
Chad Kuhl started and Austin Gomber followed up. Who had the better day on the mound in Miami? Did the defense arrive or aggravate? And did the Rockies lose another outfielder to injury? Plus, updates on Kris Bryant, the Hartford Yard Goats and why the Marlins’ new stadium ain’t all that. Chad Kuhl reunites with friend and former batterymate on…
Despite coming through for 13 hits and 8 runs in Miami, Colorado cannot hold on during a 9-8 loss. What dubious record are the Rockies set to reach as a team in 2022? How did Feltner fare as the new no. 5? And is there an exact date Kris Bryant will return? Plus, we celebrate Minor League Monday… on Wednesday……
The return of the Cleveland Guardians begs the question: what else hasn’t happened since 2017 for the Colorado Rockies? And what disappointing statistic underlines the Rockies’ power outage? Plus, Jeff Dooley of the Hartford Yard Goats gives us the latest on Ezequiel Tovar as well the other key players who have helped make for the club’s best start in team…
Rockies welcome back a critical bat to the lineup and start the California road trip in an auspicious manner against the Giants. Did the recent firings of Joe Girardi and Joe Maddon have any implications for Bud Black? What shiny new prize did Brendan Rodgers add to his locker? Plus, the return of Say Whaaaa? and Patrick’s attempt to go…
Colorado needs to flush the disappointing homestand as seven games in six days against the Giants and Padres are ahead this week. Brendan Rodgers makes us examine the history books while Rockies’ affiliates teach us importance of winning in the minors. Plus, the one problem with the City Connect uniforms that isn’t actually a problem and Matt Holliday’s pride of…
Rockies show resiliency through much of the Atlanta series, but ultimately come away without a win. Whose streak is still alive and who has started a new one? Which slugger added a 9th inning homer that nearly tied the ballgame? We also break down all the angles from the debut of the City Connect uniforms this weekend. High socks or…
The doubleheader against the Miami Marlins seemed to be double trouble for Colorado until the bats came alive in game two, particularly the one swung by Brendan Rodgers. How rare was his three homer game? For a second baseman? And on a walk-off homer? We’ll break down both ends of the doubleheader, including the typical Coors Field shenanigans behind the…
Monday represented the perfect opportunity to ask any manager about the state of their team as four months remain and the season is roughly one-third complete. As the baseball adage goes, one doesn’t worry about the standings until Memorial Day. The unofficial start of summer was greeted with a come-from-behind victory over the Miami Marlins to open a seven-game homestand…...
Ryan Feltner’s second start of the week is even better than the first. How dominant was he on Memorial Day? You’ll never guess what made his 93rd pitch of the day so special. Plus, we rank the top five Colorado Rockies for the month of May in our latest Blaze Street Bombers. C.J. Cron and Randal Grichuk enjoy 2013 Arkansas…
Kyle Freeland’s grit was not enough to split the four-game series with the Washington Nationals and salvage the weeklong road trip. Sam Hilliard, Brendan Rodgers and Charlie Blackmon provided plenty of pop on the day. Patrick and Suzie also discuss the recently revealed Nike City Connect uniforms that have been the talk of Rockies’ Nation. What design elements work the…
Rockies lose a one-run ballgame on the road despite getting solid defense. Two players extend their streaks, including one who was originally drafted by Pittsburgh. Plus, Chelsea Sherrod shares her thoughts on Trevor Story following his resurgence and what Red Sox fans think about him now. Banter From The Bench: Ashton Goudeau finds stability with the Colorado Rockies by Patrick…
Despite a seven-run seventh inning that would have been the biggest comeback of the season, Colorado can not secure the win on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. How did the rally take place? And who coughed up runs following Gomber’s solid performance. Plus, we hit the record books hard. Which MLB team hasn’t been to Coors Field since 2014?…
It was technically an improvement over his previous four starts, but Germán Márquez still gave up four runs (three earned) in Sunday’s loss, giving the DBacks the series win. How does only the second series loss of the season have Suzie Hunter, Brendan Vogt and Spencer Smith feeling? Are the Stonck Report values trending upwards or downwards for Kris Bryant,…
Following a three-game sweep from a historically bad Cincinnati Reds team last weekend, the Tuesday night loss to the Washington Nationals revealed some skeptical looks from the faces of Colorado Rockies’ fans. With wins in the next two games thanks to a strong pitching performance by Austin Gomber and another multi-hit outing from Brendan Rodgers, the smiles returned. At 15-10…...
A pair of three-run home runs from the middle infield on Thursday – SS Garrett Hampson & 2B Brendan Rodgers – lift the Rockies to a 9-7 win over the Nationals. Colorado wins their sixth series in eight tries and move to 15-10 on the season. Who pulled off the defensive gem of the game in a critical spot? Who…
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…
When Kris Bryant went on the 10-day injured list for a back strain on Friday, there were no indicators he would be available to gave updates on his recovery. Then, as if to brighten the mood on his unfortunate situation, he spoke with media on Sunday morning in the Rockies’ dugout at Coors Field. He was very much in good…
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