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?…
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…...
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…
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…
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…
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…
The time for bold predictions is upon us. Kevin Henry from RoxPile and Kenneth Weber of Purple Row help break down what’s next for Kyle Freeland in 2022. Plus, it’s Opening Night in Minor League Baseball. Which prospects are ticketed for Double-A? Who’ll be left behind and who’s moving up a level? All that and conversation with Hartford Yard Goats…
Early in the offseason, Denver native Kyle Freeland assembled a shadow box highlighting all twelve players native to the state who appeared in MLB last season. Set in front of the iconic Colorado flag, the autographed baseballs featured notable names such as All-Stars Kevin Gausman, Mark Melancon and Taylor Rogers. Included in the project that raised money for Special Olympics…...
Even if you haven’t examined the prospect rankings for the Colorado Rockies’ farm system, you know the name Ezequiel Tovar from his stellar play this spring. Recently named the sixth-best prospect in the Rockies organization by MLB Pipeline, Tovar has shot up the rankings on nearly every list since the start of last season. “He played well in Fresno, had…...
It feels like Daniel Bard has been a member of the Colorado Rockies for a very long time. As the oldest member of the team who will play most of 2022 as a 37-year-old, his 90.1 innings pitched is second-most of any Rockies’ reliever and his 410 total batters faced is tops since joining the team two years ago. He…...
The 2021 Colorado Rockies bullpen ended up being a little bit better than advertised despite some issues at the closer’s role. Is there a chance the same will happen again in 2022? Who is the closer of the future? And which player can be the next Lucas Gilbreath or Jordan Sheffield? We dip our toes in the latest ZiPS projections…
Tuesday marked the non-tender deadline and the Colorado Rockies were once again eager to bring back the 2021 roster in hopes of a brighter 2022 season. Colorado avoided arbitration with RHP Daniel Bard, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $4.4 million. The 36-year-old was entering his final year of club control and the deal will keep him decked in purple…...
During his successful career as a Colorado Rockies closer, Brian Fuentes was named to the National League All-Star Team three-times and saved 115 games, most amongst any pitcher in the history of the team. Brian Fuentes Awards for Best Relief Pitcher Carlos Estévez Heading into the 2020 season, the Colorado Rockies featured the return of five solid arms in their…...
MLB Trade Rumors released their arbitration projections for the Colorado Rockies and a few players could go the way of David Dahl last season. How do these figures impact the offseason spending for Colorado? Plus, coaching changes for the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have looked quite different while the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants do battle…
When the next window of contention is discussed regarding the Colorado Rockies, a look towards a cadre of minor league prospects often becomes the source of inspiration and hope. Many players from Class A or lower rookie-level leagues begin to come to mind such as first-round draft picks Zac Veen and Benny Montgomery, as well as international signings like Helcris…...
How much difference can one year make? If you’ve been watching the Colorado Rockies lately, you’ve probably noticed that they’ve been a much better ballclub since the end of May. If you’ve been watching closely, you’ve definitely still noticed that several of their fundamental flaws remains the same, though. The offense is unreliable, especially on the road where the whole…...
When Dodgers’ Will Smith swung through an 0-2 knuckle curve from Cubs’ Craig Kimbrel to finish a combined no-hitter on June 25, few expected it would somehow be the beginning of the end for the North Siders. Tied for first in the NL Central with the Milwaukee Brewers and nine-games over .500 at the end of that memorable day, Chicago…...
The Colorado Rockies shocked the Los Angeles Dodgers and the MLB world by winning 8-5 on Opening Day. Chris Owings stands out as the offense hangs six runs on Clayton Kershaw.