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…
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…
Germán Márquez is not the same pitcher who represented the Colorado Rockies in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. Learn about what went wrong against the Washington Nationals and what could go right for the Rockies in the near future. Plus, we take a spin around the National League West to figure out why each team may (or may not) win…
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…
San Francisco takes their ninth game in a row from the Rockies as Antonio Senzatela is missing his best stuff. Gabe Kapler makes some interesting moves in the fifth as part of a new plan of attack this season. Learn more about RHP Riley Smith from GM Bill Schmidt as well as the special guests at Oracle Park this week.…
Rockies strike out 16 times in San Francisco, but not all is lost… because we’ve got news on the Colorado Rockies new Nike City Connect jerseys. Which ones do Patrick and Suzie like most? Which teams are we most excited to see next? All that and the gossip around MLB this weekend… Banter From The Bench: Ty Blach and the…
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,…
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…
Kevin Henry of RoxPile and Call To The Pen drops by The DNVR Bar to discuss the best Rockies moments of the season so far. With a winning record through the first month, there were a lot of things to smile and even laugh about. We also take a look at the NL West and preview the three-game set against…
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…
Despite a rocky first inning, Ryan Feltner looked solid, striking out seven Phillies over the course of five innings. The bullpen did not help and have become a hinderance since April 15. Also, Nolan Arenado was at it again with a pitch that didn’t even bean him and we play Denver’s favorite game “Say Whaaaa?” DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO…
Ryan Feltner will need to stop the two-game losing streak on Wednesday following another tough loss at the hands of the Phillies on Tuesday night. Defense was better than Monday, but not sharp; offense was about the same and the pitching was not as effective. Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet joins to share his thoughts of the Rockies, umpires and…
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…...
Rockies win their second road series in as many tries as Austin Gomber and Chad Kuhl help shut down the Tigers’ offense following Miguel Cabrera’s 3,000th hit. Randal Grichuk and Connor Joe continue their hitting streaks while Brendan Rodgers continues to struggle at the plate. What’s on tap for the upcoming Phillies series? We’ve got that, too! DON’T FORGET TO…
Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet digs into the details of Colorado’s 8-4 start. Which areas have excelled and which will benefit from improvement? Plus, we look ahead to what should be the 3,000th career hit for Detroit Tiger 1B/DH Miguel Cabrera against the Rockies. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link — Stitcher Link — Pocket Casts Link…
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…