On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman breaks down all the details from the incredibly entertaining and tense 11-10 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Nolan Arenado’s pair of two-run homers, Charlie Blackmon’s clutch catch, Bryan Shaw’s nice evening, and Raimel Tapia’s pinch-hit grand slam highlight the good side for the Rox while shakiness on the…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman wraps up the series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks including a tough loss, a blowout win, and another Kyle Freeland gem. Are the Rockies now better suited than anyone else to make a run in the second half? Plus, a preview of the Seattle Mariners series and more discussion about…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman discusses the All-Star selections and the snubs for the Colorado Rockies. What role does Coors Field play in all of this and who was more deserving; Kyle Freeland or Adam Ottavino. And how should All-Stars even be determined? All that, plus a preview of the big homestand against the Arizona…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman breaks down the first two game for the Colorado Rockies against the Seattle Mariners, including two more excellent, though not necessarily dominating, pitching performances. Plus, how valuable has Gerardo Parra been this season and what can that tell us about the ongoing debate between advanced metrics and more traditional stats?...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman pontificates on when these massive bullpen issues will finally come to an end. Will it be like the early struggles of the offense or is it something truly different? Plus, a few oddities from the first game against the Mets including the work of Jacob DeGrom and an unusual call…...
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black talks before Monday’s crushing defeat…mostly about Sunday’s crushing defeat. The long-tenured baseball man searches for answers and suggests that it can be worked through with proper coaching and individual adjustments. Then, after another late collapse (though with the team already down) Black says that the team intends to continue with this group of players. Hear…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman goes through each detail of the Rockies most painful loss of the season and entertains the notion that the time may have finally arrived to make some dramatic changes. What do those need to look like and how quickly can or should they happen? Plus, if nothing does change, what…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman talks about the possible future for the Rockies bullpen and whether or not the entire team is in dire straights. Plus, a few thoughts on what needs to be done on this upcoming road trip and whether or not the home/road splits are a real thing or just a matter…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Tracy Ringolsby and Manny Randhawa join Drew Creasman to discuss and debate multiple angles of the launch angle revolution. Can and/or should players be making dramatic changes to their mechanics based on data? Plus, a few thoughts on the volatility of bullpens and the often underrated importance of the psychology of the…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman muses on the history of the name “Dodgers” and goes in-depth on the ways in which DJ LeMahieu makes the Colorado Rockies a better baseball team. On the other side, though, how much will the loss of David Dahl hurt? Then we get into some bullpen talk and speculate that…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman breaks down the Colorado Rockies first win back at Coors Field and looks at some ways they might be able to keep it going. What category do we put Jon Gray’s six-inning, four-run performance? Also, a few reasons for why trying to acquire Hanley Ramirez would be a terrible move....
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman speculates on some blockbuster trades Colorado could consider, featuring Jose Abreu and Josh Donaldson. What are some of the finer details that need to be considered and which prospects would Rockies fans be willing to part with? Plus, we get into a few small moves the club has made that…...
Hear the uncut audio from manager Bud Black from before and after the 4-2, record-breaking win against the Angels, then listen to what he had to say before and after a frustrating 8-0 loss in the second game. Jon Gray and Trevor Story weigh in on the positive side of the win while Chris Iannetta and Tyler Anderson try to…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman and Tracy Ringolsby break down the Colorado Rockies Opening Day clunker against the Atlanta Braves. Plus, some thoughts on the season thus far and the season to come. More on Charlie Blackmon’s new contract, who will emerge as the slugger the Rockies need, and which young player will step up…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman does a deep dive on the Charlie Blackmon extension. What does it mean for the franchise both on and off the field? What does it mean for David Dahl and Raimel Tapia? And, perhaps most importantly, what does it mean for Nolan Arenado? All that, plus a quick recap of…...
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, Drew Creasman multitasks by holding a live video chat while simultaneously recording the podcast. Topics of conversation range from how long Colorado will wait for vets like Ian Desmond and Carlos Gonzalez to produce to what the full Opening Day lineup will look like. Questions are sent in live and ahead of…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman takes a look at some sparkling recent performances from Antonio Senzatela and David Dahl in what has been a very good spring training for the young players in the Rockies organization. Then, it’s time for your questions and concerns about the fallout of the Carlos Gonzalez signing. What will Ian…...
On this episode of the BSN Rockies Podcast, Drew Creasman takes a look at a few ways in which the combination of Carlos Gonzalez, Ian Desmond, Ryan McMahon, and the young outfielders might create a kind of super platoon, giving the Rockies ultimate flexibility in 2018. Plus a few more thoughts on how Colorado intends to play their entire roster…...
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.…...