It’s been 48 hours since the disappointing news about Todd Helton and the debate continues to rage, especially after one ballot was lost in the mail. How voracious was one teammate about Helton’s exclusion? What’s the biggest misconception about the Coors Field vs. PED debate? And what player was even closer than Helton, but didn’t get elected by the BBWAA?…
Despite a fourth consecutive losing season and limitations to their $182 million star left fielder Kris Bryant due to various injuries, the 2022 season for the Colorado Rockies will be remembered for one thing. The New Kids On The Block. A total of ten players made their Major League debut, fourth-most of any Rockies season in their 30-year history. Top…
It’s that time of year again for another crop of Colorado Rockies’ prospects to take one step closer towards their Major League debut. On Tuesday, five minor leaguers were added to the 40-man roster to bring the total up to 38: right-handed pitchers Riley Pint and Blair Calvo, outfielder Brenton Doyle and infielders Warming Bernabel and Julio Carreras. Soon after…
Colorado created five new openings on the 40-man roster in preparation for next week’s deadline that will determine who could be poached in December’s Rule 5 draft. Which former top prospects have gone elsewhere? What fan favorite may find more opportunities elsewhere? And which center field options make more sense than Brandon Nimmo? Plus, we also break down why Commissioner…
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…
For every fan who sat through all 162 games this season for the Colorado Rockies, you should be saluted. Despite witnessing the fifth-worst season in franchise history (68-94, .420), there were moments that made an indelible mark on all our memories, even if you experienced it the morning after. That, ultimately, is the reward for committing to a team: memories…
Colorado had everything going in their favor on Monday night, namely a 5-1 early lead over the slumping Giants who didn’t arrive at their hotel until after 2 a.m. Alas, Chad Kuhl got Coors Field-ed and the seven run from the Rockies’ lineup wasn’t enough. How did it fall apart? What kind of infamous MLB debut did we just witness?…
In an almost repeat performance, Germán Márquez was mighty fine once again to held Colorado stave off a sweep. At the plate, it was Michael Toglia contributing and C.J. Cron slugging. What odd symmetry do the last two Friday’s possess? How obscure are Cincinnati Reds really? And what were our favorite moments of August? Patrick and Suzie also look toward…
The Colorado Rockies entered their two-game set with the Texas Rangers before heading out onto the road for 24 of their final 37 games in what is the second-most difficult remaining schedule. Since June 17 when the Rockies swept the visiting San Diego Padres, Colorado has gone 20-12 at home. On Tuesday night, Germán Márquez allowed three runs on two…
Highs and lows colored Tuesday’s game against the Redbirds. Wynton Bernard continue his solid play while Charlie Blackmon put the Rockies back in, then ahead in consecutive plate appearances. But where did it go wrong for Colorado? And exactly how unlucky has Kyle Freeland been this year? Plus, Brendan Vogt joins the show shortly before his big trip to Serbia.…
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…
Wynton Bernard has played baseball professionally all over the planet. On Friday night, he finally played his first game in a big league city at the age of 31. It was a 5-3 victory for the Colorado Rockies, but it was a victory for perseverance and inspiration to witness a player who has spent 11 years in the minor leagues…
The entire crew is joined by Rockies’ prospect Coco Montes who shares tales of the shenanigans he and his Isotopes’ teammates get into down at Triple-A Albuquerque. We also dive into how critical this trade deadline can be for the Rockies if they are stagnant. Who will leave via free agency in the next season or two? And what would…
Outfielder Wynton Bernard of the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes drops by to talk about the changes in MiLB this season as well as one surprising change coming up in 2023. What’s the housing situation been like? And how challenging is that ‘Topes Slope in centerfield? Suzie and Patrick ponder the question: Is Derek Jeter overrated? Their answer may surprise you. Plus,…
Over 22,600 human beings have been fortunate enough to play in the Majors. Each player can recall that first base hit or batter they struck out, in addition to the experience of simply putting on a big league uniform for the first time. Many can even recall the phone call or meeting with the manager when they learned of their…...
Aaron McBride and Tyler Paddor from Blake Street Banter join the podcast to discuss the excitement currently surrounding the 2022 Colorado Rockies. We break down the more underrated acquisitions from this active offseason and highlight those prospects that simply don’t get enough love in the Rockies’ farm system. “Legacy High School’s Lucas Gilbreath continues to find success with the Colorado…
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