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 213 combined wins between the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers last season. Just when it seemed the division can’t get any better, the San Diego Padres started to play up to their potential this season- even without Fernando Tatis Jr. – and the rebuilding Arizona Diamondbacks have been much better than advertised. Despite all the typical turnover of…

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 and discuss one of the weirdest Rockies’ road trips of all-time. Colton Welker promoted from Triple-A following recovery from eye infection that shortened his Spring Training by Patrick Lyons DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link — Stitcher Link — Pocket Casts Link — Spotify Link

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 both the American and National League. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link — Stitcher Link — Pocket Casts Link — Spotify Link

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 scoreless inning from Ty Blach. Hear from both of them at the end of this episode. “Ty Blach to start the Rockies’ Cactus League opener; Get to know the Colorado native” by Patrick Lyons DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link — Stitcher Link — Pocket Casts Link — Spotify Link

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 recollect which player is with what team for 2020. With the 60-game abbreviated season requiring teams to play strictly within their region, Colorado will play the National League West for 40 games and the American League West for 20 interleague games. The west will be won in the west and against nine other teams that have the same belief that…

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....

Week 8 saw the Rockies move into first place in the National League West while Arizona continues in a free fall, so let’s examine this shift in the standings and preview the week ahead. Colorado Rockies: 1st Place (28-25, – GB) Series Record: 7-7-3 Last 10 Games: 5-5 This Week: @LAD (3), CIN (3); 3-3 It seemed like a series...

With seven weeks of the MLB season in the books, let’s break down the week that was for the NL West and the seven days coming up. Arizona Diamondbacks: 1st Place (25-21, – GB) Last 10 Games: 1-9 This Week: MIL (3), @NYM (3), 1-5 Arizona lost two of three at home to Milwaukee before traveling to New York and...

In this new feature, we will break down the week that was for the NL West. We take a look at surging and struggling players for each team and glance ahead to the upcoming games. It wasn’t an especially great week for anyone in the division as no team seems particularly primed to get way out in front early....

On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Manny Randhawa joins Drew Creasman to break down the National League West. What does the injury to Justin Turner mean for the division? And is Jon Gray the most important player to the Colorado Rockies success? Plus, Drew’s mother joins the conversation to dish on some MLB rule changes including expanding rosters...

Where do the Colorado Rockies rank in relation to those elite teams?

Every time Tyler Anderson steps foot on a mound, he’s good. Every time someone writes about the Colorado Rockies’ 28-year-old left-hander, they come to that exact conclusion. So how is it that, after a playoff appearance and embarking on what should be the most exciting season of baseball in Denver in a decade, nobody seems to remember the club’s No. 2 starter?...