We are nearly one week from the Baseball Hall of Fame announcement about the Class of 2023 and Todd Helton is looking quite strong. What’s the single best reason he should be in Cooperstown? Which infielders may join him this year? How immaculate will our vibes for the January 24th Watch Party at The DNVR Bar? Trevor Story is out…
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…
With one foot into the new year as the final one steps away from 2022, there’s one last chance to reflect on the highlights from the previous season, especially those memorable moments that didn’t pertain to wins and losses. We strive to share the view from the inside of the beloved teams from our region at DNVR. We also aim…
The Year 2022 was a return to normalcy around the world following the pandemic shutdowns that wrought havoc on anything outside the comforts of our home. Fans were finally allowed back into ballparks at full capacity. In Denver, that meant over 2.5 million tickets sold at Coors Field to see the 68-94 Colorado Rockies. That was good for 10th-best in…
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…
Breaking news: Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland will join Team USA in the World Baseball Classic! Plus, we talk to Emma Baccellieri about her recent write up on Brent Suter and why he is the biggest tree hugger in MLB. Suzie Hunter comes to you LIVE to break down everything you need to know in the world of the Colorado Rockies!…
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Enjoy this ad-free podcast that examines what an Expansion Draft in 2022 would look like from the Rockies’ perspective. How does a team strategize in an Expansion Draft? What players are most important to protect? And which Rockies would surprisingly be available? You can also check out countless unlocked articles now, such as the one below, if you…
It was 25 years ago that Larry Walker won the franchise’s first National League MVP Award thanks to an NL-leading 49 home runs and top-marks in on-base and slugging percentage. Walker was enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2021 and remains the only player in Rockies history to reach Cooperstown or to have won an MVP Award. Larry…
Cy Young has the most wins of any pitcher in the history of baseball and is credited with the first perfect game of the modern era. The annual award for pitching excellence was named after him. Ubaldo Jiménez, the only member of the Colorado Rockies to start the All-Star Game and throw a no-hitter, placed higher in Cy Young Award…
For every fan who sat through all 162 games this season for the Colorado Rockies, you should be saluted. Despite witnessing the fifth-worst season in franchise history (68-94, .420), there were moments that made an indelible mark on all our memories, even if you experienced it the morning after. That, ultimately, is the reward for committing to a team: memories…
Who were the top performers for the 2022 Colorado Rockies? We’ve got our top five and you may be surprised who earned an honorable mention. (You may also be surprised to learn the Hartford Yard Goats have acquired yet another logo. Are more Rockies’ affiliates next?) Plus, how did Patrick and Suzie do with their end of year award predictions?…
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…
Colorado finishes 43.0 games behind Los Angeles and in last place in the NL West. Tuesday and Wednesday at Dodger Stadium actually delivered some intriguing performances despite the lack of relevance. Which rookie homered off a future Hall of Famer? How many free agents will be gone? And what was the truth-bomb Kyle Freeland shared this week? Colorado Rockies wrap…
Even when it appears like a team that’s barely evaded 100 losses has little to play for in the final week of the season, the sport of baseball always finds a way to make each game important. That was never more present this weekend at Dodger Stadium. Colorado touched down in Los Angeles for a six-game set to close out…
Germán Márquez was masterful against the Dodgers, striking out 8 (season-high) and giving up just one hit, to snap a seven-game losing streak. Daniel Bard slams the icing on the cake with strikeouts for all six outs. How rare was his performance? What even more rare event transpired on Saturday night? Friday and Saturday were embarrassing, but which was worse?…
Colorado lost the series to San Diego this weekend, so we’ll focus on the fireworks from Friday night… and we don’t mean the literal ones. Ezequiel Tovar arrived and did something no other Rockies have EVER done before. Who was previously closest to Tovar’s record? What did Bill Schmidt have to say about 2022 and the future of the franchise?…
The Rockies failed to get a win today in the first game in their series against the Cubs. Voice of the Yard Goats Jeff Dooley joins the show to tell us more about the latest call up, Noah Davis. Plus, it’s Tovar Time in Albuquerque. Broadcaster Josh Suchon tell us about the highly hyped Rockies prospect and his first game…
Voice of the Colorado Rockies, Drew Goodman, discusses the unique week of games in Chicago, including Kyle Freeland’s dominance over the city. How many times have the Rockies faced an AL Cy Young Award winner? Could Ezequiel Tovar make his debut after the release of Jhoulys Chacin? We also discuss with Goodman the importance of recognizing Roberto Clemente and all…
In his fourth consecutive strong outing, Kyle Freeland outduels the AL Cy Young Award favorite Dylan Cease to take game two against the White Sox. How long is his scoreless streak against the Southsiders? And which reliever has been downright dominant over the past 2.5 months? We also discuss the performances of Ryan McMahon and Brendan Rodgers in recent weeks.…
One day after Kyle Freeland is nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award, Major League Baseball implements new rules for 2023 and beyond. Voice of the Colorado Rockies for AT&T SportsNet, Drew Goodman, shares his thoughts on the next step in baseball’s evolution. How do players feel about these rules? Which one will be most impactful? Will gameplay evolve dramatically? Score…