Gabriel Landeskog said the secret to winning the Stanley Cup for the Avalanche was Cale Makar. Do the Colorado Rockies have their version of Makar someone on the roster or in their minor leagues? What would it take to get a player like that? Kevin Henry from RoxPile and Call To The Pen breaks down what C.J. Cron could do…
The defensive concerns for the 2021 Colorado Rockies were hardly that. A breakdown of how each position fared across MLB as well as analysis of Ryan McMahon and Nolan Arenado. This week marks the anniversary of the 2007 Rockies sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. Relive the moments of the first postseason series won by the franchise. Dodgers and…
Regardless if the Rockies finish towards the bottom of the 2021 power rankings, it’s undeniable that they are at the top when it comes to delivering excitement in the familiar confines of Coors Field. Their .652 (45-24) winning percentage at 2001 Blake Street is fourth-best in all of Major League Baseball. With a month remaining on the calendar, the club…...
For as long as human beings have known of its existence, we have had an obsession with gold. We set the gold standard, named the golden boy or the golden child because they’re “good as gold” or at least “worth their weight in gold.” We try to follow the golden rule, maybe using the golden compass, and who doesn’t love…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman gets into the main differences between a 91-win team from a year ago and one that currently can’t seem to tie their own shoes. Plenty of things are the same, so what gives? Also, the one free agent who could single-handedly reignite hope in the Rockies’ fanbase.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon has been a model of consistency for his club over the last five years. He cemented himself into the leadoff spot in the lineup very early on in his MLB career and almost as quickly became a fixture in the massive expanse that is centerfield at Coors Field. Never among the fastest…...
For most of the offseason, we’ve been left to our own speculative devices when it comes to projecting the Colorado Rockies 2019 roster and lineup. Though we’ve been able to use a solid combination of deductive reasoning and a bit of sourced information to make educated guesses, the first few days of spring camp have brought some clarification and confirmation…...
Las Vegas – Charlie Blackmon, like the rest of us, isn’t getting any younger. Obviously, this is not news for anyone. But for the man who has managed the expansive central position in Coors Field’s massive outfield better than anyone in franchise history, it might soon become an issue that needs addressing. Again, this is nothing new. GM Jeff Bridich…...
DENVER – To the surprise of absolutely nobody who is paying attention, the Colorado Rockies were awarded with two Gold Gloves on Sunday at third and second base. Nolan Arenado took home his historic sixth in a row, passing Larry Walker (5) for the most in franchise history. DJ LeMahieu received the honor for the third time, tying him with…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman and Patrick Lyons break down the news that the Colorado Rockies received two Gold Glove nominations but notably not a third. This allows an extension of the ongoing conversation around how to measure defense. Plus, with Bud Black heading into the final year of his deal, what priority, if any,…...
For the first time in more than a year, Coors Field hosted an extra inning game. But it would not have happened without some spectacular plays on both sides of the ball from the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies. The 3-2 walk-off walk victory was not won with the bats, but in the field. Where runs were scarce and offense a…...
The Colorado Rockies received three Gold Glove nominees, one potential surprise, and one arguable snub.
Charlie Blackmon Delivers the D this week by crashing into the wall in center field in a clutch moment.
Is there anything Nolan Arenado can't do?
Nolan Arenado and Carlos Gonzalez break down Arenados latest defensive gem and try to put in in the context of his already impressive resume.
DENVER – Athleticism in baseball isn’t as fundamentally important as it is in other sports, but when you have all the skill and technique stuff covered, having a ballclub full of fantastic athletes can make all the difference in the world. And for the 2017 Colorado Rockies, it has. For all the hype surrounding the clutch hitting, the vastly improved…...
This Colorado Rockies Defensive Play of the Week is brought to you by the wizardry of Nolan Arenado.
Carlos Gonzalez is having a tough year at the plate, but his glove arguably won them a series against the defending champs.
The Colorado Rockies Defensive Play of the Week comes courtesy of Gerardo Parra's superman, game-saving catch.
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