Another comeback is squandered on a day where the injury bug has different Rockies going in different directions on the injury list. Plus, the Rockies make a 40-man roster move and send catcher Dom Nuñez to Triple-A. Who’s this Brian Serven fella exactly? Brian Serven joins the Colorado Rockies amidst a series of transactions; Bryant and Senzatela injury updates by…
In the eight years since the Kansas City Royals have traveled to Coors Field, a lot has happened with both franchises. For the Colorado Rockies, it was consecutive postseasons in 2017-18, the trade of cornerstone Nolan Arenado and a changing of the guard in the front office. For the Royals, they won the 2015 World Series and, with a one-year…...
The altitude of Denver is a silent killer of many athletic performances, particularly as it concerns marathon runners and pitchers. One of the more visible variables of sport is that of the wind. Chicago may be well known for its chilly gusts, but San Francisco and it’s ballpark on the bay may be even more infamous. According to outfielder Yonathan…...
It was a busy day on Wednesday for Colorado Rockies’ closer Daniel Bard. Besides unveiling a new walk-out song, he had his very own light show (that may have briefly broken the scoreboard) to go along with a sizable charitable announcement. Oh, yeah, and he recorded two strikeouts to secure Colorado’s 5-2 win in the ninth inning for his seventh…...
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…
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…...
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…
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…...
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…...
It began with a five-year, $64.5 million extension for Kyle Freeland and it ended with a C.J. Cron three-run home run that flipped the lead in the Rockies favor. Hear how it all came together for the Rockies second-consecutive win and another series victory while getting an update on your favorite prospects and affiliates. Kyle Freeland’s five-year, $64.5 million extension…
The homegrown talent cultivated by the Colorado Rockies in the last decade will be sticking around a little bit longer. On Tuesday, it was announced that LHP Kyle Freeland had signed a five-year, $64.5 million extension to stay in Denver through the 2026 season. With a player option for a sixth-year, he could stay in purple through 2027. The move…
Believe it or not, Colorado’s bullpen has given up only 2 runs in their first five games. Not only that, but the Rockies own first place in the NL West and are tied for the best start in baseball. Drew Goodman from AT&T SportsNet discusses small sample sizes and the realities of this strong start for Colorado. Rockies off to…
With a record of 4-1, tied for best in MLB entering Wednesday, and positioned atop the National League West standings, things have been going quite well for the Colorado Rockies. Besides winning their first two games on the road already – it took until the month of May for them to earn that many wins away from Coors Field last…...
A bloodied Chad Kuhl makes his Rockies’ debut, the bullpen is perfect once again and Randal Grichuk makes the defensive stop of the year. Plus, Connor Joe continues to get on base at an alarming rate and a trio of Colorado natives make history (two of whom are twins). Positivity and potential reign during Rockies’ Opening Weekend victory over Dodgers…
Despite missing early opportunities and going just 3-for-16 with runners in scoring position – plus 12 left on base – Colorado bounces back late, multiple times. Cron homers to give Rockies the lead in the 9th and CoJo does the same in the 10th to give the bullpen more breathing room. Plus, updates on Colorado’s minor league affiliates. DON’T FORGET…
Coors Field was electric for opening weekend and the Rockies won their first series at home against the Dodgers since 2018. Germán Márquez and Ty Blach led the way with their pitching while Connor Joe, C.J. Cron and Elias Díaz hit homers in the final two games to help secure the series win. Plus, manager Bud Black secured his 1,000th…
We may only be three games into the season, but the Colorado Rockies have delivered something exciting to their faithful fans. On Sunday, Colorado won a lopsided affair, 9-4, over Los Angeles to secure the series victory, a first at home against the Dodgers since 2018. “They’re good, but I think we can play with anybody,” Bud Black said of…...
GM Bill Schmidt has himself yet another new acquisition. On Saturday, the Colorado Rockies announced Todd Helton will be joining the organization as a Special Assistant to the General Manager. https://twitter.com/Rockies/status/1512898356678438921 The 17-year veteran first returned to the organization last month to work with minor league players at Salt River Fields during Spring Training. “What he did that week down…...