On the two-year anniversary of the Nolan Arenado trade, we discuss the deal that unfortunately was. Also, was the owner of the Colorado Rockies, Dick Monfort, correct when he stated that 2023 would be a pivotal year for Brendan Rodgers? Wouldn’t that be more true for All-Stars Kris Bryant and Germán Márquez? Kevin Henry of FanSided discusses his conversations with…
The election of Scott Rolen to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his sixth ballot is a worthy one. Rolen was to his generation of third basemen almost precisely what Nolan Arenado is today: outstanding defender, terrific offensive contributor and a cornerstone player needed for putting together a World Series contender. https://twitter.com/baseballhall/status/1618024554210680833 Arenado has five seasons of 35 or more…...
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…
The Colorado Rockies are currently in the midst of a transition as a slew of top prospects begin to arrive and impact the roster. Familiar faces continue to make their mark on the franchise as it looks to reach the elusive .500 mark for the first time since 2018. Here’s how DNVR Rockies sees the next year going: 1. Charlie…...
It’s the final games of the 2022 Fall Classic between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros. Suzie returns from her World Series trip to Philly with plenty of stories as well as a a conversation with Katie Woo of The Athletic about all things Nolan Arenado. Then, Herb Lawrence of CHGO White Sox tells us all about the team’s new…
Brendan Rodgers needs to make room for his first piece of hardware as a big leaguer. Rodgers was selected as the Rawlings National League Gold Glove Award winner at second base on Tuesday, the first of his career. Defensive metrics loved what Rodgers was able to do in his first full-season since debuting with Colorado in 2019. His 22 defensive…
Despite making the fifth-most errors as a team in all of Major League Baseball in 2022, two members of the Colorado Rockies infield have been nominated for the Rawlings’ Gold Glove Award. On Thursday it announced that Brendan Rodgers is one of three finalists at second base while Ryan McMahon is a finalist at third base. Rodgers, 26, is a…
Zac Veen has been unstoppable through the first three weeks of the prestigious Arizona Fall League. How impressive have his base stealing skills been so far? When will he arrive in Denver? And to what future Hall of Famer is he drawing comparisons? Patrick and Suzie dig into the ALCS and NLCS before examining some problematic new minor league logos.…
Kevin Henry from FanSided helps break down what Dick Monfort really thought the expectations were for the 2022 Colorado Rockies. Who disappointed? And who actually played better than back of his baseball card? While in St. Louis, Kevin got a good feel regarding the possibilities of Nolan Arenado opting out of his current deal. Now in Houston, he witnessed one…
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?…
There’s a sizable opportunity for the Colorado Rockies over the next three days. A trio of contests against the 61-82 Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field could help the 2022 squad from being on the wrong side of history. The 108-year-old ballpark nestled in a neighborhood on the Northside seems quaint, but it’s not the type of location that produces home…
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…
Rockies take two of three from the Cardinals behind a strong performance courtesy of Germán Márquez and Brendan Rodgers. Who’s on a homer streak? What special group did Elehuris Montero join? And which fan favorite is coming to Colorado? Plus, Suzie hosts one of the wildest versions of Say Whaaaa we’ve done yet! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD!…
Colorado posted some big numbers on the night they celebrated some big players in the form of future Hall of Famers Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina. What did Nolan Arenado have to say? And what did he almost improbably do on the field? Drew Goodman, voice of the Colorado Rockies on AT&T SportsNet and host of his eponymous podcast, shares…
Nolan Arenado may be the main subject of the baseball world in Denver for a few days, but MLB is holding it’s second ever Field of Dreams Game. Are the uniforms on point? Which DNVR Rockies guest will be broadcasting a game from Iowa? And how many times will MLB be heading to Europe in the near future? We also…
It’s that time of the year again. Nolan Arenado is back in Denver for a three-game set with his St. Louis Cardinals. Katie Woo of The Athletic joins us to discuss how the former Rockies’ third baseman has been fitting in and making an impact with some of the younger players in the clubhouse. She also gives us the update…
It’s that time of year again. The return of Nolan Arenado to Denver. Regardless of how salty you might feel over the separation between Arenado and the Colorado Rockies, you can’t deny the outstanding career he’s put together so far during his ten seasons in Major League Baseball. “If I’m thinking back to everything, the walk-off cycle is one of…
Do you remember the only Rockie to hit a triple in the All-Star Game? How many have homered during the Midsummer Classic? And which Blake Street Bomber went to the finals of the Home Run Derby? Patrick & Suzie recap Tuesday’s All-Star Game before highlighting the best moments of the Colorado Rockies’ first half, including the top players and favorite…
May has only 31 days, but it felt more like 300 as we went back through all the highlights from the past month in the world of the Colorado Rockies. Which prospect debut was our favorite? Which Twitter poll came back with the most surprising results? And which articles were our favorite to write? Plus, we check in our the…
“If you believe you can, you probably can. If you believe you won’t, you most assuredly won’t. Belief is the ignition switch that gets you off the launching pad.” – Denis Waitley It feels like a switch inside us sometimes, doesn’t it? Whether emotional, mental, or physical, most each of remembers a moment when something fell into place for us,…...