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,…
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…...
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…
Nationals steals Rockies’ momentum, 10-2, in the first game of a three-game set behind a dominant performance for Erick Fedde. Josh Bell and Juan Soto go deep and Colorado’s bat are quiet, except for C.J. Cron. Germán Márquez posts his fourth consecutive bad start; his numbers on the season will surprise you. Youth on display as one game makes world…
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…
Despite the loss on Wednesday, the Rockies won two-of-three against the Phillies for their third series win in four tries. C.J. Cron continued to rake as did Ryan McMahon, who had a pair of double and three runs batted in. We celebrate 4/20, preview the Detroit series and go off the rails like never before. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO…
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…
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…...
Even after all the departures and drama surrounding the franchise for the past few seasons, there seems a palpable excitement about the Colorado Rockies in 2022. A change in regime coupled with nearly $350 million spent on upgrades to roster this offseason, not to mention the panic over the pandemic having been lifted somewhat, have folks in LoDo feeling a…...
We’re back to a normal 162-game schedule in MLB with full capacity crowds! Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet drops by to examine if the Rockies can reach the postseason once again. What needs to go right for them and what could go wrong from the rest of a talented NL West. Plus, predictions on end of season award winners in…
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…
Kyle Freeland will make history when he takes the mound on Opening Day for the Colorado Rockies. This news may be surprising as well the rest of the order for the starting rotation. Plus, the Rockies option a few more players to Triple-A, two NL West contenders made trades to get better and exclusive audio from prospects Ryan Vilade and…
Germán Márquez makes his second start of Spring Training and looks solid over 60 pitches. But is he in line to become the Opening Day starter? Who else could Bud Black choose? And what’s the status of the bullpen? Who could be ticketed for Albuquerque to open the season? The offseason was a whirlwind and now that most players have…
When GM Bill Schmidt signed Kris Bryant to a seven-year, $182 million deal on March 18, he addressed Colorado’s desire for power in the outfield, not to mention the growing need for a marquee name in the wake of recent exits by Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story. A week later, Schmidt acquired his second power hitter – Randal Grichuk -…...
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…...
“I don’t think it’s any secret that one of the strongest assets of our team is the starting rotation,” Austin Gomber said on Day Two of Colorado Rockies’ Spring Training. Helmed by a returning foursome of Germán Márquez, Antonio Senzatela, Kyle Freeland and Gomber, the entire clubhouse is confident of the staff’s ability. The 11.6 fWAR by the rotation was…...
The Colorado Rockies drafted Jamey Wright with the 28th overall pick in the 1993 MLB Draft. Through a series of trades, that selection in their inaugural season ended up impacting the organization until 2015. Plus, big update on the MLB lockout and the Rockies’ Mount Rushmore. “How the Rockies saved their bullpen, acquired an NL Manager of the Year and…
As unbelievable as it may sound, the franchise now known as the Cleveland Guardians made a trade on April 1, 1983 that continues to impact their on-field roster to this day. Nearly 40 years ago, a trade tree began that included a series of players such as six-time All-Star Kenny Lofton, two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber and a…...