In a letter to season ticket holders, Rockies’ owner Dick Monfort addressed the 2022 season. What did he see as being the biggest issues? Should fans give him more “unwavering support?” And what is a “Rockies Championship?” Plus, we break down the four Division Series matchups and let you know which team is likeliest to win and which underdog could…
Unexpected visits to your hotel room, temperatures below -40 degrees and errors involving Yankees’ icon Bucky Dent are all apart of being a broadcaster in baseball. The triumvirate of Drew Goodman (AT&T SportsNet), Mike Rice (KOA Radio) and Kyle Kercheval (Royals’ High-A, formerly of the Grand Junction Rockies) offer their best stories of being in the business of sports. DON’T…
Rockies play-by-play broadcasters Mike Rice and Drew Goodman sit down for a long-form conversation about their life in the business. They share advice for young professionals getting into the industry while offering their journey into the industry. Kyle Kercheval of Legends HS in Parker, CO is on his way to the top and has his own tales from his time…
It may have taken 628 days, but professional baseball is back along the Front Range. Following a year in which fans were not allowed in ballparks around the country and minor league players were forced to work from home, baseball is beginning to normalize with the return of the Rocky Mountain Vibes in Colorado Springs. The Vibes welcomed the Grand…...
Since the end of the shortened 2020 season, it seems a lot has gone wrong for the Colorado Rockies. Following baseball’s best record (11-3) on August 8, the team crashed and burned to a second consecutive fourth-place finish in the National League West only to see their rival and bully Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series. From there, things…
Professional baseball in Colorado is going to look a little bit different in 2021. On Monday, Major League Baseball made the first of several big announcements on the reshaping of the minor leagues. While many expected disappointing news that the Pioneer League – home to the Rocky Mountain Vibes and Grand Junction Rockies – would no longer be associated with…
With billions of dollars in revenue lost by Major League Baseball and a collective bargaining agreement set to expire following 2021, sweeping changes throughout the sport loom large over the next 12 months. Somewhat coincidentally and entirely unfortunate, MLB is preparing to make grand changes to the landscape of Minor League Baseball, taking over the operation of the minors in…
Last week, the inevitable announcement was made that the 2020 Minor League Baseball season has been cancelled. Major League Baseball has yet to play a game, and with the MLB Draft drastically reduced to only five rounds coupled with the ongoing pandemic across the entirety of the United States, the seeds of disappointment had been sowing since the sporting world…
On Wednesday, Major League Baseball released the rosters for the six-team Arizona Fall League, the premier extended-season league for all 30 MLB team’s top prospects. The Salt River Rafters have six Colorado Rockies representatives so far, with room for two more pitchers to eventually be added. Only 1B Roberto Ramos is at Triple-A, while the other five players are…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman quickly recaps the 8-0 loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks before looking into the age-old buyers/sellers dynamic. Could the Rockies actually carve out a unique path at this year’s deadline, finding a way to be both? Also, a few thoughts on the “controversy” surrounding the Grand Junction Rockies. DON’T FORGET TO…...
Editor’s Note: Above is an audio story, designed to give BSN Denver subscribers the option to listen to this story if they don’t have time to stop and read it in its entirety. We would love to know what you think about it in the comments. Enjoy! COLORADO SPRINGS – The notable epigram of French journalist Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr is…...
DENVER – The biggest coaching question this offseason for the Colorado Rockies was centered on Duane Espy’s replacement after his three-year stint as hitting coach. Once Dave Magadan, a veteran of sixteen seasons as a player and seventeen more as a hitting coach, was selected in mid-December, the remaining interest dealt with coaches of the organizations younger players. Since then,…...
GRAND JUNCTION – The state of Colorado doesn’t have the deepest roots in baseball lore. While New York and California have churned out talent for decades, the Centennial State is still much more prominently known for its 300 days of sunshine and affinity for football, the outdoors, and craft beer. But there have been some standouts from the union’s 38th…...
GRAND JUNCTION – The MLB is nothing like the NFL, NHL or NBA. Prospects selected on draft day in baseball will not see a major-league stadium for several years, if they do at all, with seldom exceptions. Even Ryan Rolison, the Colorado Rockies’ first-round selection of 2018 whom many touted as highly polished, mature and capable of advancing through the…...
Colorado Rockies first-round draft pick Riley Pint says he feels "great" after his first professional season in Grand Junction and he's already thinking about 2017.
Colorado Rockies developmental supervisor Tony Diaz talks to BSN Denver about current and future rookies and his role with the Arizona Fall League Salt River Rafters.
A special edition of Love and Hate all about the Grand Junction Rockies and rookie ball.
The Grand Junction Rockies played a pair of games on Thursday night, including an appearance from first-round draft pick Riley Pint who hit 101 mph with the fastball.
Colorado Rockies Development Supervisor Tony Diaz compares his current third baseman, Colton Welker, to the one in the Bigs; Nolan Arenado.
Grand Junction and Colorado Rockies Development Supervisor Tony Diaz tells BSN Denver that Riley Pint's character is more impressive than his 102 mph fastball.
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