DENVER – It was a banner year in 2018 for Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story. After a rough first four months of 2017 saw him strikeout at an astronomical rate, raising questions about whether or not the offense of his rookie season could be seen as a mistake, he vaulted himself into the MVP conversation by putting together one of…...
If there has been one central theme to the Colorado Rockies’ 2018 season, it has been that every time the club appears to be down and out, left for dead, they spring back to life like the T-1000, marching ever forward. Whether from fans or media or other teams, the Rockies have been presumed to be out of the running…...
LOS ANGELES – The universe seems to have it out for the Colorado Rockies. The 2018 campaign has been so fraught with irony that the whole thing feels like some kind of cosmic joke. They spent over $100 million on their bullpen so, of course, it was in shambles from May through August. The Los Angeles Dodgers are having a…...
This just in, the sky is not falling. The Rockies are in an offensive funk, but they have not fallen into oblivion. For all the teeth gnashing on public discussion forums, they did wake up on Wednesday morning, fresh off being one-hit by Jordan Lyles of all people, glanced at the NL West standings and lo and behold they sit just a…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman sits down with Jenny Cavnar and Cory Sullivan to discuss the historic nature of Cavnar’s turn in the television broadcast booth. How important is it to have new and different perspectives for analysis during broadcasts and how does their own team dynamic work? Speaking of team dynamics, Cavnar and Sullivan…...
Carlos Gonzalez has returned to the Colorado Rockies with happiness in his heart and hunger in his eyes.
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman breaks down the last couple of spring training games and takes a look at the every-heating competition for roster spots. Plus, an in-depth look at a few prospects including one who is a bit further away and has somehow flown under the radar despite his absurd fastball. Also, Drew fields…...
The Colorado Rockies have seen some great performances from prospects in spring training, but don't forget about the kid with the 102-mph fastball.
The Colorado Rockies pitching staff hasn't exactly looked dominant this spring but that is mostly by design.
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, special guest Manny Randhawa of MLB.com suggests the Colorado Rockies could win 95 games in 2018. We look at the Jose Altuve extension and whether or not that tells us anything about Charlie Blackmon’s future, and get into just how stupidly good the Rockies pitching staff and bullpen could be. Plus, the…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com, Statcast, and Rocky Mountain SABR joins Drew Creasman at Blake Street Tavern to talk Rox, extreme pace-of-play measures in MiLB, the statistical difficulties presented by Coors Field, the value of lineup construction and how and why Carlos Gonzalez might be able to get back to his old, very…...
Ryan McMahon has arguably been the Colorado Rockies best hitter this spring, so why would he not make the Opening Day roster? Here's one reason.
Colorado Rockies pitcher Jon Gray is toying with something that one teammate has already seen pay off in a huge way.
For the second game in a row—and for the second game in a row after learning of the impending signing of Carlos Gonzalez—Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl provided most of the offense for the team he still very much intends to make, even as early as opening day. It was an ugly start, but Dahl has been Colorado’s most consistent…...
Jon Gray was roughed up but David Dahl looked like an RBI machine in an 8-5 loss for the Colorado Rockies to the Cleveland Indians.
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman breaks down the last two spring training games, specifically how phenomenal the pitching has been and what a pair of Triple-A starters could to do make their MLB debuts in 2018. Then we look at a previously undiscussed free agent who could potentially be a perfect fit for the Rockies.…...
Much has been made about the lack of moves to address the Colorado Rockies offense, but somehow they've added a whole new element to it.
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman has updates on all the spring training happenings including Charlie Blackmon making a symbolic statement about his potential new position in the lineup. Plus, questions about a unique way to structure the bench, where to visit in Arizona while at spring training, and a new approach for MLB to appeal…...