Trea Turner goes off against Venezuela and Cuba as Team USA rolls into the WBC Final against the winner of Mexico and Japan. Daniel Bard struggled on Saturday, plunking Jose Altuve and showing some wildness during a 4-run inning. Should Colorado Rockies fans be considered? Should fans be excited by the addition of OF Jurickson Profar? The 30-year-old signs a…
SCOTTSDALE – The last time the Colorado Rockies made the postseason, six pitchers in their rotation made 162 starts for them. DJ LeMahieu missed 39 games over three stints on the injured list while only Carlos González spent time on the IL among those in the starting lineup from a healthy 91-win club that came one game away from winning…
Spring Training has begun! The Colorado Rockies start camp with an extension for manager Bud Black and GM Bill Schmidt discusses the young outfielders like Zac Veen and Brenton Doyle. Kyle Freeland and Alan Trejo share their emotions about playing in the World Baseball Classic while Nolan Jones introduces himself to the new clubhouse. The DNVR Rockies Podcast breaks down…
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…
After receiving 52% of the vote last year, Todd Helton is currently above the 75% threshold for making the Baseball Hall of Fame among public ballots. Thomas Harding of MLB.com joins us to discuss The Toddfather’s qualifications for Cooperstown. What made Helton’s 2000 so historic? Did he end a dynasty with one swing? And just how excellent are his numbers…
Steve Reed represented the Colorado Rockies through their first five seasons of existence and pitched in more games than any other for the franchise, spending half his 14-year career in purple. His 140 ERA+ is often overlooked, and remains a staggering figure during an era pitched mostly before the advent of the humidor at Coors Field. Steve Reed Award for…
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…
Colorado Rockies GM Bill Schmidt addressed the media on Saturday in the same dugout occupied by several of the prized prospects touted as the reason for optimism. Opening with remarks that thanked the fans for supporting his team, Schmidt highlighted the future of the franchise in the form of their farm system. “Needless to say, the season hasn’t met our…
Kyle Freeland loves to pitch against Milwaukee about as much as Yonathan Daza loves multi-hit games. After a loss on Labor Day, Rockies take the next two and win a series over the contending Brewers. How dramatic was Tuesday’s victory? Who made franchise history? And whose homer on Wednesday was an extreme rarity? Rockies Notebook: Estévez poised to make noise…
The Colorado Rockies have seven players who will reach free agency at season’s end. Though that group lacks the star power of last offseason’s duo of Trevor Story and Jon Gray, there’s one player who could be highly coveted by clubs looking to contend in 2023. Carlos Estévez may have a career earned run average of 4.67, but his upside…
On a day when two Rockies’ exited early with injuries and the team struggled in all areas, lots of history was made. Mostly on the Cardinals side. What did Albert Pujols do for the first time in his career? How severe are the injuries to Blackmon and Senzatela? And what options do the Rockies have? DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO…
For those who might grumble about professional athletes getting paid millions of dollars to play a children’s game, take notice of the Little League World Series over the next 12 days. On Wednesday, 20 different teams consisting of players age-11-to-13 years old from around the globe gathered in Williamsport, PA for baseball in its purest form. The 75th anniversary of…
The weekend of Wynton Bernard was quite special, even if the Rockies weren’t able to take the series over the Diamondbacks. How historical was his debut? Who had the most heart-warming quote? And what’s next for the 31-year-old rookie? An 11-year journey: Wynton Bernard debuts with the Colorado Rockies by Patrick Lyons DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes…
Los Angeles takes three of four against Colorado behind stellar starting pitching. Rockies slide back to 11 games under .500 as the August 2 trade deadline approaches. Why is Daniel Bard off the market? How many players will be offloaded before the deadline? Which players should be kept around? Suzie is joined by Brendan before Patrick calls in from San…
The voice of the Colorado Rockies on AT&T SportsNet and host of his eponymously titled podcast, Drew Goodman, goes in depth on a myriad of baseball subjects: preparing for a broadcast, 2022 MLB Draft Pick Gabriel Hughes, Shohei Ohtani and the Rockies’ trade deadline dealings. Who was the best two-way player to every appear in purple? Which Rockies’ are least…
Colorado damaged San Diego’s pitching all series long to win the four-game set with Thursday’s 8-5 victory. Who was a smash success despite giving up five earned runs? Which reliever is back in Black’s good graces? And which prospect could the Rockies draft on Sunday? DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link — Stitcher Link — Pocket Casts…
First Chad Kuhl tosses a complete game shutout against the Dodgers and then the Rockies knock around future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw. Is this what Colorado’s season has needed all along? Who’s leading the charge for this domination of NL West foes? Plus, Evan Thompson of Last Word On Sports discusses some unique statistics he created to better inform…
Drew Goodman, voice of the Colorado Rockies for AT&T SportsNet, shares his thoughts on the recent three-game sweep over the San Diego Padres. Should the headline be about the eight home runs? Or the zero errors committed? And when do we start talking about the lack of stolen bases? Plus, Mac Wilcox of Purple Row discusses his whirlwind weekend at…