With one foot into the new year as the final one steps away from 2022, there’s one last chance to reflect on the highlights from the previous season, especially those memorable moments that didn’t pertain to wins and losses. We strive to share the view from the inside of the beloved teams from our region at DNVR. We also aim…
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…
Rockies fans and players deserve more than they’ve received in recent time, so Patrick and Suzie discuss the ultimate gifts for Colorado during this festive time of year. What do fans feel the Rockies deserve? Has Colorado already received some literal coal? And what should every prospect in the system receive? We also take a look at the Christmas birthdays…
It may have lasted just two seasons, but Connor Joe’s time with the Colorado Rockies was about as special as any player in franchise history. There were no All-Star Game appearances or postseason heroics, not even a walk-off hit to send home the Colorado crowd jubilated. Despite the absence of those bells and whistles that typically indicate star power on…
In less than 24 hours, the Giants canceled their press conference to make the Carlos Correa signing official and the New York Mets swooped in to sign Correa to a slightly smaller – yet still gigantic – deal. How did at happen? Could the Mets possibly make more moves? Kenneth Weber from Purple Row joins us to discuss the Connor…
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…
At 6’5” and 226 lbs, Michael Toglia was built to hit baseball a long, long way. Toglia launched three home runs with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes on August 27. That gave him 30 for 2022, third-most this season among Colorado Rockies minor leaguers. After only 97 games at Double-A earlier in the year, Toglia set the Hartford Yard Goats single-season…
Daniel Bard secures both wins against the Cubs to give him 32 saves for the season. Where does this rank in franchise history? What else is so unique about his great season? Rockies’ rookies also participated in an annual tradition. Where’d they go and who paid the bill? Plus, two intriguing new prospects joined Colorado on the roster. Davis and…
The Colorado Rockies entered their two-game set with the Texas Rangers before heading out onto the road for 24 of their final 37 games in what is the second-most difficult remaining schedule. Since June 17 when the Rockies swept the visiting San Diego Padres, Colorado has gone 20-12 at home. On Tuesday night, Germán Márquez allowed three runs on two…
Sunday’s game didn’t start until the seventh where the Rockies mounted three comebacks before falling short in 11 innings. Why didn’t Bud Black go the bullpen with the bases loaded? Did we witness the most unfair error of all-time? And who sparked a pair of rally’s with two hits? Plus, we toast a few minors leaguers who are on a…
According to Connor Joe, “Tony Gwynn is San Diego.” For fans of the Colorado Rockies cult hero, the SoCal city and CoJo are starting to become rather synonymous, too. Joe’s rise to prominence happened quickly in 2021 with the Coors Field faithful immediately connecting with a bright smile and courageous story. The magic was present even before smacking his first…
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…...
After the Padres snapped a Rockies’ winning streak against them on Monday night, the Rox started a new one on Tuesday. Who earned the MVP chain? Which player didn’t want any part of Friars? And how many made impressive defensive stops this time? We’ll take a spin around the NL West and, yes, we’re playing games to figure out what…
First Chad Kuhl tosses a complete game shutout against the Dodgers and then the Rockies knock around future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw. Is this what Colorado’s season has needed all along? Who’s leading the charge for this domination of NL West foes? Plus, Evan Thompson of Last Word On Sports discusses some unique statistics he created to better inform…
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.…
Every game of this series hinged on only a few at-bats and yet the Rockies came away on the wrong side each time in the sweep at the hands of the Guardians. Will we see a switch at the catcher spot with the rise of Brian Serven? Which fan favorite will no longer be with Colorado? Weird, Wild and Wonderful…
Colorado lived and died with Charlie Blackmon this series. Wednesday afternoon was no different at Oracle Park. Could Chuck Nazty find himself back in the All-Star Game? What other Rockies have a shot at appearing in L.A. for the Midsummer Classic? Plus, Brendan Vogt helps us determine who is Blazin’ It and who is Up In Smoke right now. DON’T…
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…
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…
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