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In the first episode of Data Dump, Tyler and Aaron break down the advanced stats behind two Colorado Rockies players: Adael Amador and Carson Palmquist.⚾ Amador’s ApproachDespite elite contact rates vs breaking balls and low whiff rates, Amador is striking out more than expected—and making very poor contact. We explore:His sky-high chase rate vs offspeedWhy he might be pressingWhether it’s a coac...

A fun week of callups and great performances. Louis and Isaac are here to break down everything that has happened in the Rockies prospect world. 🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥https://www.youtube.com/@BlakeStreetBanter🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨https://x.com/BlakeStBanterhttps://www.threads.net/@BlakeStreetBanterhttps://bsky.app/profile/BlakeStBanter.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@BlakeStBanter🎧 LISTEN 🎧 https://pod...

This week on Blake Street Banter, we’re kicking things off with the Hunter Goodman All-Star Game campaign! Each of us shares a unique stat or fun fact to hype up his impressive 2025 campaign. Can we get the people behind this guy? Then, we dive into a spicy Banter Topic: Is the Rockies’ recent win streak… actually bad for the long term? We break down why it might be, especially with veterans carry...

In this week’s episode, we dive into the latest Colorado Rockies news and transactions — including Michael Toglia’s demotion and what it means for the club moving forward. We break down his struggles at the plate, underrated defensive issues (-3 OAA), and whether the Orlando Arcia era makes sense. We also spotlight lefty Carson Palmquist’s most recent start — while the box score wasn’t pretty, the...

Noah Spirek (@NoahSpirek) breezed into town last week for the Colorado Rockies’ seven-game homestand. He had his reporter’s notepad and a series of questions and concerns over Warren Schaeffer’s club. Did he find the answers he was looking for? Was he happy with those answers? What else has he learned during the first one-third of the 2025 season? Is the old Germán Márquez back? Noah and Patrick L...

MiLB prospects who are rising. 🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥https://www.youtube.com/@BlakeStreetBanter🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨https://x.com/BlakeStBanterhttps://www.threads.net/@BlakeStreetBanterhttps://bsky.app/profile/BlakeStBanter.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@BlakeStBanter🎧 LISTEN 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blake-street-banter/id1526499845https://open.spotify.com/show/3G8bBLNPLYjVzxEIFV08H7✏️W...

Ryan Ritter and Welinton Herrera receive MiLB rewards Plus, a quick look at the Albuquerque Isotopes, Hartford Yard Goats, Spokane Indians and Fresno Grizzlies

Hard fought game by the Colorado Rockies under new manager Warren Schaeffer produces the same results in Texas despite a near no-hitter by rookie Chase Dollander. What differences in managerial style were noticeable in game one of the Schaeffer era? Will the results actually be different? Colorado is now on pace or 8 wins away from Denver. How far away are they from not breaking another dubious re...

2022 10th overall pick joins us top talk about his season so far. Plus, a quick look at the Albuquerque Isotopes, Hartford Yard Goats, Spokane Indians and Fresno Grizzlies🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/66752373...🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 / @blakestreetbanter 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨https://x.com/BlakeStBanterhttps://www.threa...

As we approach the quarter-mark of the 2025 season, it’s time to start looking ahead for a very competitive National League West. Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber of Purple Row dig into upcoming impactful series for each club – including the Arizona Diamondbacks matching up with some of their contemporaries for the first time this year. Could the Snakes be on the verge of a run? They also look at...

One awful month down and five more to go for the Colorado Rockies. Was March/April 2025 the worst month on offense in franchise history? Are there any signs of turnaround on the horizon for Colorado? Jordan Beck and Hunter Goodman have led the lineup. Will they continue their success at the plate and be considered the best bats by the end of the season? When’s the next reprieve in the schedule? Is...

We’re back with a jam-packed episode! First up, we break down the latest in Rockies MiLB news and transactions:Alan Trejo heads to the bigsLucas Gilbreath lands on the 7-day ILRobert Calaz returns—why he's one of the more intriguing names to watchCondon, Sullivan, Cande, and Hammer report to the ACLThen we highlight our Player of the Month: Gabe Hughes, and give a shoutout to Jared Thomas for...

The National League West continues to shine aside from a historically bad start from the Colorado Rockies. But as we get deeper into the season, the injuries are starting to pile up around the division. Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber of Purple Row dig into the biggest injury impacts for each club. Highlighting those impacted the most and what depth each team has behind them to weather the storm....

Minor League Recap 4-29 ABQ 3 - SL 2⭐️ Tanner Gordon: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 K HAR 7 - BOW 4⭐️ Connor Staine: 4.2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 7 K SPO 1 - TC 7⭐️ Cole Messina: 2-4, 2 2B FRE 5 - VIS 0⭐️ Brody Brecht: 4 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 9 K 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 Twitter: https://x.com/blakestbanter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakestreetbanter/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/blakestbanter.bsky.social Tik...

What are the stats showing us on the Farm? How can AAA player be ready for the MLB action? We look at SO% and BB%, ISO and BABIP and try to make sense of the "advanced" stats that are readily available to us to determine what a player may or may not need to improve to be ready for the next level. There is a clearly something missing from the MiLB to the MLB.🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥https://www.you...

The National League West has been the best division in baseball, by far. The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best record in MLB and the San Diego Padres with Fernando Tatis Jr. looking like an NL MVP are nipping at their heels. Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber of Purple Row dig into the biggest surprises for all five clubs out west. Will Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki continue to have struggles? Shou...

The Colorado Rockies need a new game plan after what may be their third consecutive 100-loss season. Have the Kansas City Royals figured out a way to be successful in a smaller market? And should the Rox adopt this strategy? Which fanbase has it worse: Royals fans or Rockies fans? Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) and Noah Spirek (@NoahSpirek) break down the success, failures, Hall of Famers and ball...

This week, we kick things off with a look at the latest news and roster shuffling throughout the Rockies system. We also take a moment to send love and support to Brenton Doyle. 💜From there, we dive into the call-ups: 🔹 Zach Agnos makes his debut! We break down his elite command and four-pitch mix. Cutter, slider, change—he’s got tools. 🔹 Aaron Schunk is back in the bigs. Love the glove, questi...

Kris Bryant is on the injured list once again, the ninth time in four seasons with the Colorado Rockies. Will we ever see him in purple pinstripes again? With the offense struggling immensely and a bullpen that could use some more consistency, what options exist at Triple-A Albuquerque? Braxton Fulford was added to the roster to provide a boost; what’s his background? Did you know Jackie Robinson...

🚨 Rockies Prospect Updates + Veen & Amador Called Up | Road to Blake Street Banter 🚨Welcome back to Road to Blake Street Banter! We’ve got a PACKED episode covering all the latest Rockies MiLB news, player performances, and prospect deep dives across the system—from Albuquerque to Fresno. Let’s banter! News & Transactions► Zac Veen gets the call to the Rockies! How’s he doing so far?► Jo...

The NL West has three of the four teams in Major League Baseball with a .700 winning percentage or better. The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to be here, but are they in trouble following injuries to Freddie Freeman and Blake Snell? Have the San Francisco Giants found the magic of 2021 when they won the National League West with 107 wins? Did it just take Bob Melvin a year to figure out how to...

Chase Dollander makes his Major League debut and Zac Veen gets promoted to the Colorado Rockies on the same day! Is this the turning point for an organization in search of a new identity? And are there more prospects in the pipeline ready to make an impact in 2025?What are the realistic expectations for Dollander and Veen this season? Should either of them catapult into contention for the National...

We're back with a full rundown of the latest Colorado Rockies Minor League action! From a high-profile debut to clutch performances across the system, here's what went down this week:📰 News & TransactionsChase Dollander makes his long-awaited debut 👀Slammin’ Sam Hilliard returns to Albuquerque! Austin Gomber rehab setback🔥 Albuquerque IsotopesFulford hits a walk-off and goes yard 💣...

Welcome to Best of the West your go-to podcast for everything NL West for Rockies fans! Hosted by Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber, we break down the biggest storylines, hottest takes, and season predictions for the Dodgers, Padres, Giants, D-backs, and Rockies.🎧 Subscribe now and join the conversation as we gear up for another wild season in the NL West! #Rockies #MLB #NLWestSan Diego Padres Ext...

The Colorado Rockies scored as many runs (9) as the New York Yankees hit home runs (9) during a game this past week. What’s the deal with Torpedo bats? Is the science behind the innovation legit? And, most importantly, is it actually legal? Colorado has been in a winning position all four games this season against the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies, yet have only one win to show for it....