MLB Postseason rolls along after the Texas Rangers take down the Houston Astros and Justin Verlander in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series thanks to a great defensive play by rookie Evan Carter. How did Jose Altuve make headlines in the ALCS? Will it be Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks or Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies…
Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros split the series after a win Tuesday and a loss Wednesday. Kris Bryant and Ryan McMahon hit back-to-back homers. We hear from Austin Gomber and Bud Black for an update on Kyle Freeland. On the DNVR Rockies Podcast, Suzie Hunter and Andre Simone are coming to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down…
Shohei Ohtani trade rumors continue to gain traction as we get closer to the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline. Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno is listening to offer on his Japanese superstar as he approaches free agency this offseason. Is Ohtani most likely to land in the NL West? Which team will Moreno be avoiding? How many teams actually have…
Dusty Baker may be the only reason to root for the Houston Astros, but do you know his Hall of Fame resumé? And why he’s not just a baseball, but a sports icon? Philadelphia made the World Series as the 6th-seed. Is that a problem for the new postseason format? Should they have celebrated so hard after winning the NLCS?…
The 2022 World Series matchup is set: Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies. Both teams were dominant over the weekend, but we break down just how dominant. Was there a better option than Bryce Harper as NLCS MVP? And is Zack Wheeler becoming a top ace in MLB? We also discuss the chances of Brendan Rodgers and Ryan McMahon winning a…
Kris Bryant’s first season did not go well with the Rockies. Do his recent comments give Patrick and Suzie cause for concern? Zac Veen continues to set the Arizona Fall League ablaze even after his Player of the Week Award. How impressive has he actually been? We also break down the Division Series winners and preview Game Five of Guardians-Yankees…
Kevin Henry from FanSided helps break down what Dick Monfort really thought the expectations were for the 2022 Colorado Rockies. Who disappointed? And who actually played better than back of his baseball card? While in St. Louis, Kevin got a good feel regarding the possibilities of Nolan Arenado opting out of his current deal. Now in Houston, he witnessed one…
Producer Extraordinaire Yahir joins the pod to break down the greatest memes of the World Series and 2021 postseason, many of which come at the expense of the Los Angeles Dodgers. We touch on the retirement of Buster Posey, the Tigers acquisition of Tucker Barnhart from the Reds and what the Colorado Rockies should do about Trevor Story and Jon…
With the least amount of wins (88) of any postseason team in 2021, Atlanta has become the World Series Champions! A group of former Colorado Rockies factored in the title, including one man who is now a playoff legend. Drew shares his picks for the Top of the Rockies awards as well as his personal walk-up music, should he ever…
Kevin Henry from RoxPile helps break down the 2021 World Series from the team to beat and players to do the beating. Will it be Dusty Baker and Zack Grienke getting a ring with Houston or Freddie Freeman, Walt Weiss and Tyler Matzek in Atlanta? Plus, Rockies make a coaching change that could have a lasting impact on the entire…
Reports of a work stoppage on December 2 are alarmed, but our guy Drew Goodman lets us know why it’s not time to smash the panic button just yet. The Cardinals hire Oli Marmol as their 51st manager and Goodman shares what he thinks could ultimately be Matt Holliday’s future as a big league manager. Houston faces off against Atlanta…
Previewing the 2021 season through the Top of the Rockies Awards, honoring the best in Colorado baseball while paying tribute to the legends that came before. Rocktober may have gotten snuffed out on this date in 2007, but there were still highlights and fun facts worth celebrating. Plus, how did Seattle Mariners’ legend Ichiro Suzuki cost the Rockies the World…
While the Rockies waived and outrighted four players off the 40-man roster, there’s a chance a few move on to other organizations. Details on the entire history of the qualifying offer! Plus, Colorado may offer Trevor Story the $18.4 million QO, but will he accept it? The odds may surprise you when learning how this scenario has played out in…
Rooting for any of MLB’s final four teams in the postseason may not be easy, but there are storylines and players worth getting behind. Besides, the games have been fantastic. AJ Haefele of DNVR Avalanche shares his thoughts on the Houston Astros and whether or not a World Series victory this year can help rehabilitate the image of the organization…
The Colorado Rockies welcome the Houston Astros to Denver for a two-game set. We take a look at some smart bets and play Start, Bench, Cut for young star players and pop singers!
Forget regular season records. Throw that out the window, especially since the Colorado Rockies have the sixth-worst winning percentage (.471) since becoming a joint member of Major League Baseball in 1993. Let’s level the playing field and give them a chance to be winners. Scrap the small market versus big market noise, Coors Field Conundrum, and any other factor that…
Following consecutive losing seasons with a core that has gone stagnant after postseasons in 2017-18, the Colorado Rockies are at a definite crossroads when it comes to their roster. Between signing Daniel Murphy as the only significant free agent acquisition during the last two offseasons – then witnessing DJ LeMahieu flourish for another team on an identical contract – and…
DNVR Rockies beat reporters Drew Creasman and Patrick Lyons battle for supremacy discussing various hot topics pertaining to the inhabitants of 2001 Blake Street as well all the scuttlebutt in and around the game of baseball. For those who started planning the parade for the Colorado Rockies following an 11-3 (.786) opening of the season, you may want to inquire…
The aptly nicknamed Hot Stove League kicked off in San Diego at the Winter Meetings with Scott Boras inking consecutive record-breaking contracts for his aces Stephen Strasburg and Gerrit Cole. Since then, more trades and other signings have changed a few names on the backs of every team’s uniforms, but it’s the extended offseason that may make it hard to…