If the 2023 MLB Postseason has taught us anything it’s that the teams who make aggressive trades during the offseason will reap the rewards. For the Colorado Rockies, this means trading one or more of their established players in hopes of placing the franchise on an upward trajectory to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2018.…
Nolan Jones continues to elevate his stock with another home run that lifts the Colorado Rockies to victory on the road against the Washington Nationals. NoJo and the Rox, 6-3 since the All-Star break, had three-hit performances from Alan Trejo, Ezequiel Tovar and Randal Grichuk. Following the trade of Pierce Johnson, Grichuk seems a certainty to be dealt at the…
The start of the second half may have produced a series win over the New York Yankees thanks to an improbable loss handed to the historic franchise on Sunday, but questions still linger about what the rest of 2023 holds for the Colorado Rockies. Winning 8-7 in 11 innings for the longest game of the season at three hours and 38…
Colorado Rockies road trip from hell is finally over. At least there’s that. America’s Team did a number on the Rox to keep their winning streak alive as there were barely enough pitchers available to finish the series with the Cincinnati Reds. Is Nolan Jones the one true Nolan? Will there be more additions to the injury list. And what…
Wednesday began the official start of MLB All-Star Game voting and the Colorado Rockies have nine players on the National League ballot. The last two years, Colorado had only one selection to the Midsummer Classic: Germán Márquez (2021) and C.J. Cron (2022). Since teams towards the top of the standings typically have more All-Stars than those at the bottom, this…
Colorado Rockies batted around twice against the Cincinnati Reds to take their second series at home and fifth of their last seven. At 19-25, the Rox have made it interesting, especially with the offense putting up 11 runs on Wednesday. What’s the latest feat of strength/speed for Brenton Doyle? Did Austin Gomber keep his strong start streak alive? How many…
Bryce Harper helped boost the Colorado Rockies clubhouse on Sunday, but now the Rox have three games at Coors Field against the Cincinnati Reds. Is Jonathan India, TJ Friedl, Jake Fraley or Wil Myers – yes, he’s back – the more feared hitter right now? Plus, will Hunter Greene break a few records with his blazing fastball? And will we…
Bryce Harper has already inserted himself into the NL MVP conversation with his weekend in Denver as the Philadelphia Phillies brought out the worst in the Colorado Rockies once again. The Phils won the first two at Coors Field before Kyle Freeland and Brenton Doyle were outstanding on they birthdays to win on Sunday. But it was the melee between…
Welcome to a new era in Colorado Rockies baseball. At first, it was Vinny Castilla and Walt Weiss for four seasons together on the left side of the infield, ushering in the first postseason in 1995 for the expansion franchise. Three years of Troy Tulowitzki and Garrett Atkins brought two playoff berths, including the team’s only World Series appearance in…
Are you ready for next Thursday? Have you started crafting your excuses for calling out sick on March 30? Opening Day is right around the corner. Down to 41 player in their big league camp after reassigning infielder/outfielder Cole Tucker and RHP Phillips Valdéz, not to mention sending many of their younger players down to minor league camp, the Colorado…
SCOTTSDALE – The last time the Colorado Rockies made the postseason, six pitchers in their rotation made 162 starts for them. DJ LeMahieu missed 39 games over three stints on the injured list while only Carlos González spent time on the IL among those in the starting lineup from a healthy 91-win club that came one game away from winning…
Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and Nolan Arenado are ready to lead Team USA in the 2023 WBC and win gold once again. How about Daniel Bard? Will manager Mark DeRosa give him the ball in the ninth? Could Germán Márquez start game one for Team Venezuela over Pablo López and Eduardo Rodríguez? How important will Alan Trejo, Jake Bird and…
Mitchell Carroll from DNVR Rapids joins us to discuss the latest international tournament following the announcement of World Baseball Classic rosters. Which Rockies will participate? Who was surprisingly left off the Team USA roster? And which former Rockies will be representing their country? Plus, what MLB can learn from the epic event that is Super Bowl 57? Why don’t more…
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…
It’s official: Kyle Freeland will be playing for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The 16-team tournament returns for the first time since 2017 when the United States were crowned champions for the first time in four tries and the Denver native will help the Americans go for two in a row. Freeland joins a Team USA roster…
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…
During his successful career as a Colorado Rockies closer, Brian Fuentes was named to the National League All-Star Team in three different seasons and saved 115 games with the franchise, most amongst any pitcher in team history. Brian Fuentes Awards for Best Relief Pitcher The step back for the starting rotation for the 2022 Colorado Rockies meant increased opportunities for…...
Rockies got roasted by the Brewers on Labor Day while fans roasted in their giveaway winter caps (and roasted the team on social media). Who homered late to keep a streak alive? How many UCLA Bruins were on the field this time? And how difficult is it deciphering quotes between The Sandlot and The Godfather? Plus, Patrick and Suzie check…
Drew Goodman, voice of the Colorado Rockies for AT&T SportsNet, joins us to talk more about the debut of 1B Michael Toglia. Colorado’s top first base prospect projects to have the most power in the minor leagues. How soon will we see it? To what heights can this 24-year-old reach? And who could be next to get the call-up? Colorado…
Colorado damaged San Diego’s pitching all series long to win the four-game set with Thursday’s 8-5 victory. Who was a smash success despite giving up five earned runs? Which reliever is back in Black’s good graces? And which prospect could the Rockies draft on Sunday? DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link — Stitcher Link — Pocket Casts…
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