Early success for the Colorado Rockies came to a halt, but not before the outlook on several players trended upwards. Can Charlie Blackmon sustain his power after ending a home run drought? Is Kris Bryant beginning to look more like that MVP? Will Germán Márquez & Kyle Freeland continue to be aces? DNVR Rockies Podcast previews the two-game set with…
Corbin Carroll has a $111 million deal and has yet to play 50 games in MLB. Why did the Arizona Diamondbacks commit so much money over the next eight seasons to this National League Rookie of the Year candidate? What else have they done this spring to become to the darlings of the NL? Will everyone in the NL West…
More fallout from Brendan Rodgers and Lucas Gilbreath injuries means new opportunities for many Colorado Rockies and increased importance for Ryan McMahon. Plus, expansion means new MLB cities and a realignment where the American League and National League disappear in favor of geographical conferences. Who will the Rockies face off against the most now? Are they done dealing with the…
Colorado Rockies have the most explosive offense in Spring Training right thanks to the likes of Kris Bryant, Ryan McMahon, Zac Veen, Elias Díaz and Harold Castro. Manager Bud Black is pushing all the right buttons early and late in these Cactus League contests. The biggest question: what does this success mean for the NL West this year and for…
Patrick and Suzie answer your questions about the Rockies, MLB and anything in general that might be on your minds. (Leave a comment below for their next Rox Inbox in two weeks. We guarantee to answer it!) On this second episode of Rox Inbox, they respond to C.J. Cron’s potential trade value and why it may not be as high…...
Just in time for our look around the NL West, Carlos Correa signs a 13-year deal with the San Francisco Giants worth $350 million. Does this make them a legitimate contender for the postseason in 2023? Did the signings of Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling help them even more? And when will the Dodgers finally do something (or anything). More…
It’s Championship series weekend! Suz previews this weekend’s games plus we talk to San Diego Padres radio host Sam Levitt about the NLCS. We also talk about the Rockies two Gold Glove finalists, news around baseball, and Taylor Swift’s new album. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link — Stitcher Link — Pocket Casts Link — Spotify Link BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign…
Ideally, the teams with two best records in their sport meet in the championship to stake claim as the best in the world. With a playoff format that can oftentimes take a month and prevent such a scenario from happening, the two best records in MLB actually clashed in the National League Division series last season. The NL West produced…
The altitude of Denver is a silent killer of many athletic performances, particularly as it concerns marathon runners and pitchers. One of the more visible variables of sport is that of the wind. Chicago may be well known for its chilly gusts, but San Francisco and it’s ballpark on the bay may be even more infamous. According to outfielder Yonathan…...
Were it not for an injury – a new one this time – to Chad Kuhl, Rockies may have been able to shutout the Phillies during the 4-1 victory on Monday night. Charlie Blackmon’s home run gave Colorado the lead in the sixth thanks to a mammoth home run. Plus, we look around the NL West, preview the Phillies series…
We’re back to a normal 162-game schedule in MLB with full capacity crowds! Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet drops by to examine if the Rockies can reach the postseason once again. What needs to go right for them and what could go wrong from the rest of a talented NL West. Plus, predictions on end of season award winners in…
Adding a superstar of Kris Bryant’s caliber is going to change a lot of things on any team. Learn how Patrick Lyons thinks the addition of Bryant will alter the lineup, the defensive alignment and even the 40-man roster. Rockies start Spring Training with a 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks thanks to a home run from Bret Boswell and two…
Having already won seven consecutive games against the Rockies and up 7-2 in the ninth with one of the best bullpens in the National League, the Dodgers were poised to pull within one game of the first-place San Francisco Giants. Max Muncy wasn’t about to pass up an opportunity to put the final nail in Colorado’s coffin, one that would…...
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…
On Thursday, Major League Baseball and the Player’s Association announced some rule changes starting immediately and several others to begin in 2020. The impact is expected to help reduce the average time of games while also improving the overall image of the sport. The two sides also announced there will be an open dialogue in addressing certain economic concerns of…...
Tensions were running high in Denver, Colorado on Monday despite the dramatics taking place in Los Angeles, California. It was arguably the most dramatic setting for a game Colorado Rockies history. But Walker Buehler took all the wind out of the Rockies sails with a stellar performance that kept Colorado off the board until the final inning. The final from…...
Colorado Rockies reliever Adam Ottavino joins Drew Creasman on this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast to discuss his incredible season, punctuated by breaking the all-time franchise record for strikeouts out of the bullpen. He reflects back on his Tommy John season and rough 2017 campaign, admitting he has wanted to make his mark on this franchise. Plus, your questions…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman wraps up the Colorado Rockies sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks that eliminated their division rivals from postseason contention. Plus, How high up the Cy Young rankings should Kyle Freeland finish? And who can weather the final week and emerge in the National League?...
Week 12 featured a Rockies team determined to get back to winning ways at home. Though they did win more than they lost at Coors Field this week, the how and why of that record is still a concern. Arizona was on the road and only lost once this week, increasing their lead in the division. Teams will be hitting…...
Week 11 began with Colorado leaving home for Philadelphia after a painful sweep at the hands of Arizona. By the end of the week, they boarded a plane back to Colorado with yet another heart-wrenching defeat. The Rockies fell behind Arizona by another 1.5 games and sit 4.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot behind five other clubs.…...