The World Baseball Classic Final was better than anything we could have predicted and Shawn Spradling from Baseball Isn’t Boring Podcast was there. How was Shohei Ohtani’s display of power during batting practice? How might the WBC change in 2026? And what else is on its way from the international baseball scene? The DNVR Rockies Podcast has the scoop on…
Colorado Rockies Player Preview Series continues with breakdown for three pivotal players in 2023. If Kyle Freeland can’t recapture his NL Cy Young Award form from 2018, is that alright? Will we finally see Ryan McMahon take his full form? And how under the radar was Elehuris Montero during his rookie campaign in 2022? DNVR Rockies Podcast enlists the help…
While there are a million ways to draw attention to baseball again, maybe the surest bet is just to remind the world what a great f—ing game it can be when played at its very best.
The USA needed a win over Colombia to keep their hopes alive of winning the World Baseball Classic again. Mike Trout was pure clutch with three hits and all three runs batted in while America’s bullpen – including Colorado Rockies’ closer Daniel Bard – stepped up. Undefeated Venezuela (4-0) is up next for Team USA. DNVR Rockies Podcast breaks down…
For the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Team USA went the route of the original Dream Team that assembled the greatest American players in basketball for the 1992 Summer Olympics. Crafting the baseball equivalent of placing Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on the same hardwood, United States has used this playbook for putting stars together on the same diamond.…
USA rakes against Canada in a decisive World Baseball Classic victory thanks to a base hit or RBI from every one of America’s hitters. Mike Trout and Trea Turner smash home runs while Tim Anderson and Cedric Mullins hit triples during the dominant victory. In other WBC action, Puerto Rico throws a combined no-hitter with a unique walk-off mercy rule…
Colorado Rockies had a strong weekend between the All-Female broadcast against the Seattle Mariners to several players like Zac Veen, Yonathan Daza, Michael Toglia and the newly-signed Mike Moustakas having big performances at the plate. Kyle Freeland pitched nobly for Team USA during their win over Great Britain to start their World Baseball Classic while Nolan Arenado had 3 hits…
World Baseball Classic starts with a bang as the Colorado Rockies factor in wins for the Netherlands and Panama while Shohei Ohtani starts for Japan in their opener. Elias Díaz (Colombia), Alan Trejo (Mexico), Justin Lawrence (Panama), Daniel Bard, and Kyle Freeland (USA) will represent their countries on the playing field while hitting coach Hensley “Bam Bam” Meulens manages (NED)…
Rocktober is a real place and time, but when will the Colorado Rockies return? GM Bill Schmidt believes in his prospects like Ezequiel Tovar, Zac Veen, Drew Romo, Benny Montgomery and Adael Amador. The pitching depth is still a source of contention, but Gabriel Hughes, Jaden Hill, Joe Rock and Case Williams are trying to be part of the next…
The latest news from Colorado Rockies Spring Training centers around German Marquez and his hamstring injury – how will this affect the World Baseball Classic and his chances of starting the season? We also talk with Denver Gazette’s Danielle Allentuck about the latest news from Salt River Fields. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports…
Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and Nolan Arenado are ready to lead Team USA in the 2023 WBC and win gold once again. How about Daniel Bard? Will manager Mark DeRosa give him the ball in the ninth? Could Germán Márquez start game one for Team Venezuela over Pablo López and Eduardo Rodríguez? How important will Alan Trejo, Jake Bird and…
Advertisers spent nearly $7 million for a commercial during Super Bowl 57 and some of that was spent on highlighting baseball’s finest. Hall of Famer David Ortiz appeared as did Alex Rodríguez, but did players from all 30 MLB teams make an appearance during the game and commercials? Which former member of the Colorado Rockies was seen in a local…
Mitchell Carroll from DNVR Rapids joins us to discuss the latest international tournament following the announcement of World Baseball Classic rosters. Which Rockies will participate? Who was surprisingly left off the Team USA roster? And which former Rockies will be representing their country? Plus, what MLB can learn from the epic event that is Super Bowl 57? Why don’t more…
It’s never easy saying goodbye to a fan favorite, but the Rockies have traded Connor Joe only six weeks since parting ways with Sam Hilliard and Wynton Bernard. Who’s the prospect Colorado received? Which Rockies will receive more playing time now? And what are our favorite CoJo memories? Todd Helton is trending upwards for the Baseball Hall of Fame, the…
Just in time for our look around the NL West, Carlos Correa signs a 13-year deal with the San Francisco Giants worth $350 million. Does this make them a legitimate contender for the postseason in 2023? Did the signings of Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling help them even more? And when will the Dodgers finally do something (or anything). More…
SAN DIEGO — As Day Two of the 2022 Winter Meetings was winding down Tuesday, Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins had already prepared himself for another long night of negotiations. “I’m not sure how the circles under my eyes are looking, but you guys can be the judge of that,” Hawkins told the media cohort in front of him at…
It’s official: Kyle Freeland will be playing for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The 16-team tournament returns for the first time since 2017 when the United States were crowned champions for the first time in four tries and the Denver native will help the Americans go for two in a row. Freeland joins a Team USA roster…
Breaking news: Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland will join Team USA in the World Baseball Classic! Plus, we talk to Emma Baccellieri about her recent write up on Brent Suter and why he is the biggest tree hugger in MLB. Suzie Hunter comes to you LIVE to break down everything you need to know in the world of the Colorado Rockies!…
Amid the fresh faces in the Colorado Rockies clubhouse this week at Coors Field was the return of Antonio Senzatela after season-ending ACL surgery. The 27-year-old went down in a scary incident on August 18 in St. Louis during the second inning while covering first base on a ground ball to rookie Elehuris Montero. “I felt it in the back…...
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…