On the two-year anniversary of the Nolan Arenado trade, we discuss the deal that unfortunately was. Also, was the owner of the Colorado Rockies, Dick Monfort, correct when he stated that 2023 would be a pivotal year for Brendan Rodgers? Wouldn’t that be more true for All-Stars Kris Bryant and Germán Márquez? Kevin Henry of FanSided discusses his conversations with…
In exactly one month, baseball returns from its winter slumber with a simple pop of the mitt on back fields all across Arizona and Florida. Laughs, good-natured ribbing and loud barking from seasoned coaches will fill Salt River Fields when pitchers and catchers report to the Spring Training home of the Colorado Rockies on February 15. Not everyone will be…
Despite a fourth consecutive losing season and limitations to their $182 million star left fielder Kris Bryant due to various injuries, the 2022 season for the Colorado Rockies will be remembered for one thing. The New Kids On The Block. A total of ten players made their Major League debut, fourth-most of any Rockies season in their 30-year history. Top…
Jackie Robinson won the first Rookie of the Year Award in 1947. Forty years later, it was renamed to honor the Civil Rights trailblazer. While Colorado may have developed many talented All-Stars during their time, starting pitcher Jason Jennings is the only Rockie to ever earn the NL Rookie of the Year Award. Jason Jennings Award for Rookie of the…
When we look back on the Colorado Rockies’ 2022 season in a decade, what will be remembered most? Is there a chance we may not recall much of anything from the slate of 162 games we just witnessed? Any time a team fails to win the World Series – there are always 29 teams in this situation in a given…
Kyle Freeland loves to pitch against Milwaukee about as much as Yonathan Daza loves multi-hit games. After a loss on Labor Day, Rockies take the next two and win a series over the contending Brewers. How dramatic was Tuesday’s victory? Who made franchise history? And whose homer on Wednesday was an extreme rarity? Rockies Notebook: Estévez poised to make noise…
Remember back in April when the Colorado Rockies were 12-9 and an .078 batting average defined their young second baseman? Flash forward four months and 112 games later. The Rockies and Brendan Rodgers couldn’t have possibly flipped positions any more. Colorado has gone 44-68 and Rodgers is looking like the next star of the franchise it seems he’s been destined…
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…
The weekend of Wynton Bernard was quite special, even if the Rockies weren’t able to take the series over the Diamondbacks. How historical was his debut? Who had the most heart-warming quote? And what’s next for the 31-year-old rookie? An 11-year journey: Wynton Bernard debuts with the Colorado Rockies by Patrick Lyons DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes…
Even though the bullpen blew their second game of the series to give Arizona two of three in the desert, one man rose like a Phoenix through the ashes: Elehuris Montero. The dudes from RoxPile recap the weekend as well as the trade deadline. Are more prospects on their way? What’s the potential of the latest analytics hire? And the…
Sam Levitt of 97.3 The Fan in San Diego drops by to discuss all the wheeling and dealing by Padres’ GM A.J. Preller. Since his previous experience dealt with Double-A baseball, Sam and Suzie have a lot to discuss. Meghan Angley looks into her crystal ball to help figure out a few things for Suzie and Brendan, who have a…
Trailing 5-0 through much of the game and unable to figure out Arizona’s Zac Gallen, Colorado manages to find a way to win the rubber match and take their second consecutive series all thanks to C.J. Cron. What reliever celebrated a milestone? Which players emerged from a slump? And who did the Rockies acquire in a trade? DON’T FORGET TO…
Nothing in life is ever guaranteed, not even for professional athletes. It stands to reason that when a player makes their Major League debut, it’s a culmination of a life-long pursuit, a moment in time seared into the mind forever. For 4,714 ballplayers – or 20.8% percent of 22,718 players in the history of the game – that first base…...
May has only 31 days, but it felt more like 300 as we went back through all the highlights from the past month in the world of the Colorado Rockies. Which prospect debut was our favorite? Which Twitter poll came back with the most surprising results? And which articles were our favorite to write? Plus, we check in our the…
Bullpen cannot hold down Pittsburgh as Colorado squanders opportunity for first series win on the road in a month. A trio of Rockies provide bright spots going into series with Washington. What’s one good solution with Kris Bryant back on the IL? Suzie shares The Gossip around MLB. What unique stat has Reds’ fans above all others? Which Dodgers’ star…
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…
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…
Drew Goodman, voice of the Colorado Rockies for AT&T SportsNet, joins the show to discuss some of the underrated players who have contributed to the 13-9 start. Plus, he shares his favorites moments from the weekend sweep at Coors Field. Rockies’ prospect open 2022 MiLB season with a bang, Montero provides first look at club’s future by Patrick Lyons DON’T…
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…
Over 22,600 human beings have been fortunate enough to play in the Majors. Each player can recall that first base hit or batter they struck out, in addition to the experience of simply putting on a big league uniform for the first time. Many can even recall the phone call or meeting with the manager when they learned of their…...