DNVR Colorado Rockies Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the history of MVP award winners in Denver sports history, from Spencer Haywood's ABA MVP in 1970 to Nikola Jokic's NBA MVP in 2022. The panel shares memories and perspective on each MVP winner before determining which one was the most memorable and which one was the most impressive. Spencer Heywood first Denver MVP: 6:19 John Elways MVP: 10:27 Larry Walker's MVP: 18:38...

Suzie and Brendan break down nearly everything that went wrong against the Giants while celebrating everything that went right for Patrick in San Francisco. Kuhl loses it despite tying a career-high eight strikeouts and the lineup produces just four hits in third and final game of the series sweep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

San Francisco takes their ninth game in a row from the Rockies as Antonio Senzatela is missing his best stuff. Gabe Kapler makes some interesting moves in the fifth as part of a new plan of attack this season. Learn more about RHP Riley Smith from GM Bill Schmidt as well as the special guests at Oracle Park this week. Trio of Colorado Rockies at home in San Francisco with Oracle Park by Patrick Ly...

Learn which Rockies have hit one into McCovey Cove at Oracle Park over the years and which pitchers have surrendered one. You will be legitimately shocked to learn how many times Barry Bonds brutalized Colorado's pitching. We also welcome Jackson Olson from the MLB's Creator Class to discuss his TikTok stardom and recent trip to Hartford. Did he really consume 35,000 calories during his visit? Lea...

Rockies strike out 16 times in San Francisco, but not all is lost... because we've got news on the Colorado Rockies new Nike City Connect jerseys. Which ones do Patrick and Suzie like most? Which teams are we most excited to see next? All that and the gossip around MLB this weekend... Banter From The Bench: Ty Blach and the Prisoners of Alcatraz by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. V...

It was technically an improvement over his previous four starts, but Germán Márquez still gave up four runs (three earned) in Sunday's loss, giving the DBacks the series win. How does only the second series loss of the season have Suzie Hunter, Brendan Vogt and Spencer Smith feeling? Are the Stonck Report values trending upwards or downwards for Kris Bryant, Kyle Freeland and Trevor Story? Sunday...

A pair of three-run home runs from the middle infield today - SS Garrett Hampson & 2B Brendan Rodgers - lift the Rockies to a 9-7 win over the Nationals. Rockies win their sixth series in eight tries and move to 15-10 on the season. It may surprise you who pulled off the defensive gem of the game in a critical spot. Who is now the leader in a major NL category? Big lights, big inning, big donation...

Another strong performance from Austin Gomber supported by double plays was the recipe for success against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night in a 5-2 win for the Colorado Rockies. RyMac and BRod had two-hit nights, back-to-back as well, and led the offense in a five-run fourth. What National League record did the Rox break with those performances? Plus, Bud Black has a rather close conne...

Bud Black, Elias Díaz and Germán Márquez speak on the struggles of Colorado's All-Star pitcher following his fourth consecutive dud. Plus, we review our 2022 MLB Predictions and see how well we've done. Spoiler: Suzie & Patrick are feeling good so far. Laughter Can Be The Best Medicine for the Colorado Rockies: The Sneaky Humor of Kris Bryant by Suzie Hunter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Nationals steals Rockies' momentum, 10-2, in the first game of a three-game set behind a dominant performance for Erick Fedde. Josh Bell and Juan Soto go deep and Colorado's bat are quiet, except for C.J. Cron. Germán Márquez posts his fourth consecutive bad start; his numbers on the season will surprise you. Youth on display as one game makes world of difference for Brendan Rodgers and Elehuris M...

Kevin Henry of RoxPile and Call To The Pen drops by The DNVR Bar to discuss the best Rockies moments of the season so far. With a winning record through the first month, there were a lot of things to smile and even laugh about. We also take a look at the NL West and preview the three-game set against Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Drew Goodman, voice of the Colorado Rockies for AT&T SportsNet, joins the show to discuss some of the underrated players who have contributed to the 13-9 start. Plus, he shares his favorites moments from the weekend sweep at Coors Field. Rockies’ prospect open 2022 MiLB season with a bang, Montero provides first look at club’s future by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Nothing busts a slump like a series against the 3-19 Cincinnati Reds. Starting pitching is on point and the other legs of the stool rebound dramatically, too: bullpen, defense and offense. Who are the inaugural Blaze Street Bombers for the month of April? And what off-the-wall predictions do Patrick and Suzie have for May? Elehuris Montero promoted to The Show for first time as Kris Bryant hits th...

The voice of the Albuquerque Isotopes, Josh Suchon, stops by to discuss pace of play in the minors and break down some of the top prospects for the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate. We also look at what went wrong in Philadelphia while previewing - and salivating - over the upcoming home series against the lowly Cincinnati Reds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Host...

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?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecas...

Ryan Feltner will need to stop the two-game losing streak on Wednesday following another tough loss at the hands of the Phillies on Tuesday night. Defense was better than Monday, but not sharp; offense was about the same and the pitching was not as effective. Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet joins to share his thoughts of the Rockies, umpires and a certain group of classless folks that are hurting (...

The defense disappointed behind Kyle Freeland who only gave up one earned run despite striking out seven through five innings. What did K-Free do on Monday night that no other Rockies' starting pitcher had done this year? Plus, way more than you've ever wanted to know about the 519 batters Freeland has faced in his career. Who's struck out the most against him? Who was plunked in his only plate ap...

Rockies win their second road series in as many tries as Austin Gomber and Chad Kuhl help shut down the Tigers' offense following Miguel Cabrera's 3,000th hit. Randal Grichuk and Connor Joe continue their hitting streaks while Brendan Rodgers continues to struggle at the plate. What's on tap for the upcoming Phillies series? We've got that, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Miguel Cabrera sits at 2,999 career hits and could become the fourth member of the 3,000 hit club to join the group against the Colorado Rockies. Learn about the other instances and the uniqueness of this occurring while hearing about an amazing project at the Field of Dreams site in Iowa. Blackmon’s belief in the bullpen, Freeland’s proponent for staying and Cabrera’s shot at immortality by Patri...

Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet digs into the details of Colorado's 8-4 start. Which areas have excelled and which will benefit from improvement? Plus, we look ahead to what should be the 3,000th career hit for Detroit Tiger 1B/DH Miguel Cabrera against the Rockies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Despite the loss on Wednesday, the Rockies won two-of-three against the Phillies for their third series win in four tries. C.J. Cron continued to rake as did Ryan McMahon, who had a pair of double and three runs batted in. We celebrate 4/20, preview the Detroit series and go off the rails like never before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast,...

It began with a five-year, $64.5 million extension for Kyle Freeland and it ended with a C.J. Cron three-run home run that flipped the lead in the Rockies favor. Hear how it all came together for the Rockies second-consecutive win and another series victory while getting an update on your favorite prospects and affiliates. Kyle Freeland’s five-year, $64.5 million extension fortifies rotation in th...

Were it not for an injury - a new one this time - to Chad Kuhl, Rockies may have been able to shutout the Phillies during the 4-1 victory on Monday night. Charlie Blackmon's home run gave Colorado the lead in the sixth thanks to a mammoth home run. Plus, we look around the NL West, preview the Phillies series and discuss one of the weirdest Rockies' road trips of all-time. Colton Welker promoted f...

Rockies lose on Sunday, but get a series split against the Cubs to go 6-3 on the season. RyMac hammered his first home run of the year one day after C.J. Cron had a two home run night on Saturday. Ryan Greene, Head of Video Production at DNVR, joins to discuss Colorado's early success while sharing stories of Opening Day beside Russell Wilson, Kris Bryant and Dinger. Banter From The Bench: Alan Tr...

Freeland is without his best stuff in a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Despite the three-run deficit, Colorado had the opportunity to tie the ballgame in the fifth inning, but a base running blunder by Yonathan Daza hampered a run-scoring rally.  Also, an update on the Rockies four minor league affiliates on Thursday.  Grichuk grab still the buzz in the Rockies’ clubhouse; “Greatest play I’ve ever...