As the Colorado Rockies admittedly wait for their top prospects to impact the big league roster over the next few years, there’s still the matter of playing 162 games for the 2023 season. With that comes a myriad of questions surrounding the identity of the 26 players who will make the trek from Scottsdale to San Diego for Opening Day.…
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…
Cy Young has the most wins of any pitcher in the history of baseball and is credited with the first perfect game of the modern era. The annual award for pitching excellence was named after him. Ubaldo Jiménez, the only member of the Colorado Rockies to start the All-Star Game and throw a no-hitter, placed higher in Cy Young Award…
Jackie Robinson won the first Rookie of the Year Award in 1947. Forty years later, it was renamed to honor the Civil Rights trailblazer. While Colorado may have developed many talented All-Stars during their time, starting pitcher Jason Jennings is the only Rockie to ever earn the NL Rookie of the Year Award. Jason Jennings Award for Rookie of the…
Colorado finishes 43.0 games behind Los Angeles and in last place in the NL West. Tuesday and Wednesday at Dodger Stadium actually delivered some intriguing performances despite the lack of relevance. Which rookie homered off a future Hall of Famer? How many free agents will be gone? And what was the truth-bomb Kyle Freeland shared this week? Colorado Rockies wrap…
José Ureña, pitching for a free agent contract in his final start for the Rockies, gets borderline dominant against the Dodgers during a 2-1 win. How did Sean Bouchard factor in the consecutive wins over LA? What’s the news on Charlie Blackmon in 2023? And we’ve got your guide to picking a team to root for during the 2022 MLB…
Daniel Bard secures both wins against the Cubs to give him 32 saves for the season. Where does this rank in franchise history? What else is so unique about his great season? Rockies’ rookies also participated in an annual tradition. Where’d they go and who paid the bill? Plus, two intriguing new prospects joined Colorado on the roster. Davis and…
Sunday was a boring mess (and a Rockies’ loss). Saturday was respectable (and a win). But it was Friday that stole the show as the wildest game of the season, hands down. Arizona mounted a historic comeback before Colorado managed their own in the ninth. Which Friday night performance was most memorable? How are players responding to the new rules?…
Rockies got roasted by the Brewers on Labor Day while fans roasted in their giveaway winter caps (and roasted the team on social media). Who homered late to keep a streak alive? How many UCLA Bruins were on the field this time? And how difficult is it deciphering quotes between The Sandlot and The Godfather? Plus, Patrick and Suzie check…
Michael Toglia notches his first hit and home run – a ninth-inning blast with two outs against closer Kenley Jansen – to make Wednesday’s game interesting. How else did he impress? Which Rockies top prospect is next for his debut? And who might be playing in the WBC next March? We also examine the rise in men stealing baseballs from…
Sunday’s game didn’t start until the seventh where the Rockies mounted three comebacks before falling short in 11 innings. Why didn’t Bud Black go the bullpen with the bases loaded? Did we witness the most unfair error of all-time? And who sparked a pair of rally’s with two hits? Plus, we toast a few minors leaguers who are on a…
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…
The unusual road trip to Minnesota produced a one-hitter, a three-hitter and a whopping 30 men left on base for the Colorado Rockies, who managed to win one of the games with those unique scenarios. Updates on Kris Bryant, as well as few championships that were in play this week… and we’re not even talking about the Stanley Cup Champions.…
Despite coming through for 13 hits and 8 runs in Miami, Colorado cannot hold on during a 9-8 loss. What dubious record are the Rockies set to reach as a team in 2022? How did Feltner fare as the new no. 5? And is there an exact date Kris Bryant will return? Plus, we celebrate Minor League Monday… on Wednesday……
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…
Ryan Feltner’s second start of the week is even better than the first. How dominant was he on Memorial Day? You’ll never guess what made his 93rd pitch of the day so special. Plus, we rank the top five Colorado Rockies for the month of May in our latest Blaze Street Bombers. C.J. Cron and Randal Grichuk enjoy 2013 Arkansas…
Bullpen cannot hold down Pittsburgh as Colorado squanders opportunity for first series win on the road in a month. A trio of Rockies provide bright spots going into series with Washington. What’s one good solution with Kris Bryant back on the IL? Suzie shares The Gossip around MLB. What unique stat has Reds’ fans above all others? Which Dodgers’ star…
Rockies lose a one-run ballgame on the road despite getting solid defense. Two players extend their streaks, including one who was originally drafted by Pittsburgh. Plus, Chelsea Sherrod shares her thoughts on Trevor Story following his resurgence and what Red Sox fans think about him now. Banter From The Bench: Ashton Goudeau finds stability with the Colorado Rockies by Patrick…
Despite a rocky first inning, Ryan Feltner looked solid, striking out seven Phillies over the course of five innings. The bullpen did not help and have become a hinderance since April 15. Also, Nolan Arenado was at it again with a pitch that didn’t even bean him and we play Denver’s favorite game “Say Whaaaa?” DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO…
On Friday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post released information obtained in a memo to all 30 of Major League Baseball’s clubs that minor league camps could have an early report date for Spring Training. MLB is currently conducting a lockout of the MLB Players’ Association following the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement at midnight on Dec 1. …...
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