Two of the greatest in franchise history are back in Scottsdale for the Rockies’ minor league camp. Drew Goodman discusses the impact of having players like Carlos González and Todd Helton back into the fold for an organization with a lot of history. We update the latest on the lockout and discuss a new documentary about Nolan Ryan. What kind…

As much as some curmudgeonly folks like to point at analytics as ruining the modern game of baseball, there a countless other reasons why the rise of statistics in the public domain have actually made the sport all the more palatable. For all the flaws of Wins Above Replacement (WAR), it helps give context to what we think our eyes…...

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…

Colorado added roster depth by signing three players on minor league deals. Who are these new Rockies and how can they help the club in 2022? Plus, long-time umpire Joe West calls it a career while the MLB Umpires’ Association adds five new upstarts. Learn about Cowboy Joe’s country album, his suspensions for touching players and the $500,000 he won…

Sometimes, we take for granted the things that have always been there for us.  At some point in the future – the near future – there will come a day that you’ll have tickets to see the Colorado Rockies at home with your friends, family or significant other. You’ll walk past the statue of The Player at the corner of…

It may not have been a success by the standards of a 74-87 record, but there were numerous highlights and memorable moments for the Colorado Rockies in 2021. Despite exceeding expectations during a year that many suggested would result in 100 loses, the season as a whole will surely be a footnote in the 29-year history of the organization, not…...

There are 1,000 reasons why Todd Helton should be the next representative of the Colorado Rockies in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. We list every one. Joined by Nick Bellopatrick, we break down the metrics that give greater context for why Helton is every bit as good as those first basemen in Cooperstown. Plus, the outfielder deserving of a…

Exactly two years ago, the president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum stepped to the podium and announced on MLB Network that Larry Walker was going to Cooperstown. Not only had the suspense been building for the past decade since Walker was first put up for election by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, but the early…...

Germán Márquez, Ryan McMahon, Trevor Story, C.J. Cron and Brendan Rodgers all stood out in 2021 as player who provided a lot of joy to fans of the Colorado Rockies in 2021. Also, Larry Walker had his number retired and became the first member of the Colorado Rockies to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Oh, and we hosted the…

After 2020 was upended by the COVID-19 pandemic and with the 2022 season in jeopardy of starting on time due to the lockout, the Colorado Rockies baseball brought back some normalcy to the Front Range in 2021 and provided a service in which should all be somewhat thankful. Sure, that service meant coupling the ups with the downs, winning some…

This time last year, the Colorado Rockies had signed Connor Joe and C.J. Cron to minor league deals, as well as other contributors Chi Chi González, Taylor Motter and Zac Rosscup. There’s another intriguing group who could see time in the Bigs for 2022, including one who could get 400 at-bats. Our guest helps us name every single Opening Day…

Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet goes through the new 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot to break down which of the latest additions has a shot at going to Cooperstown. And which Rockies’ player could be next after Todd Helton. Plus, Drew shares his thoughts on which division in MLB has the best combination of cities and ballparks. DON’T FORGET…

In 1997, Larry Walker won the National League MVP award on the back of a 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. He remains the only player in Rockies history to reach Cooperstown or to have won an MVP Award. Larry Walker Award for Most…...

The Hank Aaron Award, named after the man who surpassed Babe Ruth’s home run record and still has more RBI and All-Star Game appearances than any other, is given to the best hitter in each league. In the second year of the award in 2000, Todd Helton was awarded the prize. It remains the only one bestowed upon a Rockies…...

On this day in 1993, Coors Field was approved to add seat to the upper deck in right field and expand capacity to over 50,000. It also kicked off an era of new stadiums with Ball Arena (1999) and Empower Field (2001) following soon after. Top of the Rockies continues and we discuss the best moments of the year, including…

Missing the postseason can make a season unforgettable. If that were always true, fans of the Seattle Mariners would still be wondering where the time has gone during the last 20 years of their life.  A season under .500 may also constitute such a claim; however, so much would have been lost for the Colorado Rockies in 1994, 2006, 2008…...

The Colorado Rockies’ 2021 season can be viewed at various points along the spectrum, including those at the most extreme. A failure due to a fourth-place finish in the National League West, the 74-87 record is the organization’s third consecutive losing season. With cornerstones Trevor Story and Jon Gray approaching free agency and payroll not yet equipped to climb back…

On this day in 1995, Colorado won it’s first postseason game in franchise history, a 7-5 victory over Atlanta on the road in 10 innings. The Blake Street Bombers came through in a huge way, especially Vinny Castilla, against a trio of Hall of Fame starters. The final figures for 2021 attendance show the Rockies ahead of some interesting teams.…

Repeatedly gesturing with a right-hand patting against his heart and pointing outward to all those in attendance, Trevor Story said goodbye on Wednesday in a moment unlike any witnessed in Colorado Rockies franchise history. It wasn’t made unique by the two-hour rain delay that postponed the final game of the season, nor the stadium lights shutting off momentarily in the…...