DNVR Colorado Rockies Podcast

Spring Training has officially begun! We're down in Scottsdale getting our first look at the 2022 Colorado Rockies, which has three new additions to the roster. Kyle Newman from The Denver Post and Baseball America joins to talk about the state of the franchise and the importance of remembering the history of the Rockies. Rockies sign SS José Iglesias to replace Trevor Story, add veteran RHP Alex...

Joined by Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet and Kevin Henry of RoxPile, we celebrate the return of MLB following the end of the lockout. Hear all the aspects of the new CBA, especially what's next in the game in terms of rules, the schedule and free agents. " Baseball is back, Rockies return to Coors Field for Opening Day on April 8 " by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Two of the greatest in franchise history are back in Scottsdale for the Rockies' minor league camp. Drew Goodman discusses the impact of having players like Carlos González and Todd Helton back into the fold for an organization with a lot of history. We update the latest on the lockout and discuss a new documentary about Nolan Ryan. What kind of treatment could Colorado see at some point? " Rockie...

Joelle Milholm has done some impressive research on the history of baseball in the state of Colorado. She joins the podcast to discuss a myriad of topics: Hall of Famer Bud Fowler, Denver White Elephants, The Denver Post Tournament, Colorado Silver Bullets, the Sugar Beet League and Rockies' minority owner Linda Alvarado. " The Denver Post Tournament’s trailblazing integration " by Joelle Milholm...

Nathaniel Sunshine from RoxPile has a brain that operates differently than most and his shares details of some of his most interesting articles to date. What's been the impact of the Bridich Barrier? Do the Denver Bears still exist? Should Coors Field adopt a retractable roof? And how would relegation and promotion work in MLB? " Five years later, has the Bridich Barrier worked? " by Nathaniel Sun...

The Rockies top pick in the 2016 MLB Draft is back from retirement as minor leaguers report to Spring Training at Salt River Fields. The lockout continues, but more details of the negotiation keep coming out. What does it mean to cancel the Rule 5 draft? How does a 14-team postseason work? And what about an international draft? " Banter From The Bench: Daniel Bard prefers to keep it positive " by...

Commissioner Rob Manfred has canceled the first week of games and there are a lot of folks impacted by this historical decision. Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet gives us the lowdown on this letdown. Is there a need for a salary floor more than ever? And what will an expanded postseason do to the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Danielle Allentuck from the Colorado Spring Gazette gives us the rundown on covering the Colorado Rockies as a daily beat reporter. Who are the easiest players to talk with and to which cities are the most enjoyable to travel? " Rockies' Ryan McMahon, once a 'terrible' defender, now a Gold Glove candidate " by Danielle Allentuck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Opening Day is put on hold as the first week of MLB games have been canceled by Commissioner Rob Manfred. What's the holdup and when will we baseball return? Then we dig into every Rockies minor league affiliate and rank the top 10. Where are the Hartford Yard Goats and Albuquerque Isotopes? Did our list miss the mark? Ranking the best minor league logo in Colorado Rockies history - DNVR Sports ch...

The Rockies' 2019 draft pick joins us to discuss his life inside baseball, from watching the likes of Carlos González, Troy Tulowitzki and Todd Helton at Coors Field alongside his father Yorvit to being selected by the Rockies. Yorvis shares details of his rise through college baseball and the minors while sharing insight on teammates Michael Toglia, Ezequiel Tovar and Isaac Collins. We also dig i...

Friend of the podcast Noah Yingling stops by to give us an update on the lockout before selecting the best two outfield free agents that are actually in Colorado's price range. Plus, we get silly with a fantasy draft of ballplayers who don't really look like athletes. (There are several Hall of Famers, too.) " 6 realistic free agent outfield options for the Colorado Rockies " by Noah Yingling " Ka...

The man/myth/legend Rudo stops by to break down the specifics of the lockout that ended up cancelling the entire NHL 2004-05 season. What similarities exist between that situation and one currently plaguing the MLB lockout? How did the game actually improve in the wake of the lost season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Built in 1937 and home to the Colorado Rockies' Spring Training facility for nearly two decades, Hi Corbett Field in Tucson housed a lot of early memories for the organization. Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet share some funny tales about the stadium while going through the greatness of Charlie Blackmon to the franchise. " Quartet of prospects make for interesting draft scenarios for Colorado " by P...

The Colorado Rockies drafted Jamey Wright with the 28th overall pick in the 1993 MLB Draft. Through a series of trades, that selection in their inaugural season ended up impacting the organization until 2015. Plus, big update on the MLB lockout and the Rockies' Mount Rushmore.  "How the Rockies saved their bullpen, acquired an NL Manager of the Year and started Moneyball" by Patrick Lyons Learn mo...

Spring Training may be delayed, but that hasn't stopped Evan Lang from cranking out great content on Rockies' great utility men like Terry Shumpert and Garrett Hampson. The scribe from Purple Row breaks down the value of minor league pitchers Nate Griep and Taylor Ahearn before jumping into another game of Taco's Or Tears. " Terry Shumpert was the ultimate Rockies super utility man " by Evan Lang...

Can the Rockies afford another starting pitcher making more than $10 million? What if it's homegrown Kyle Freeland? Kenneth Weber of Purple Row breaks down the latest with Colorado's roster as well as their farm system in 2022. "Finding a comp for a Kyle Freeland extension" by Kenneth Weber "Three Rockies prospects who could rebound in 2022" by Kenneth Weber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Colorado continues to grab pitchers on minor league deals. Three more enter the fold and we've got the skinny on these former top prospects. C.J. Cron was in court for the trial of Eric Kay. Learn about his testimony and the fate of the former Ange's communication director. The lockout continues, but with each proposal comes a new wrinkle and new hope. Get the latest lowdown on the lockout. "How t...

On August 9, 2020, the Colorado Rockies had the best record in all of MLB. Drew Goodman helps determine what could have been with Nolan Arenado, Trevor Story, Jon Gray and Jeff Bridich had the season ended with the team's third postseason in four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Kevin Henry from RoxPile and Call To The Pen dives into the ramifications of Commissioner Manfred's announcement that the universal DH will be back for good in 2022 and that certain changes are on the way for the MLB Draft. Could this announcement give a major edge to Colorado more than other clubs? We also break down Tyler Matzek's social media activity and find out just how good a baseball playe...

Before Kyle Freeland, there was Mark Knudson. One of the first to suit up in the purple pinstripes, Knudson shares stories of playing at Mile High Stadium as both a minor leaguer with the Denver Zephyrs and with the Colorado Rockies in 1993. "41’s Inside Pitch: Catching on – the toughest position in all of sports" by Mark Knudson "Mark Knudson’s 3 Strikes: Ownership issues could cost the Broncos i...

The one constant for Colorado through the last decade has been Chuck Nazty. Few have spent as long with the same organization and accomplished as much statistically. How special has Charlie Blackmon actually been for the Rockies? Plus, updates on the CBA negotiations and Monday Mailbag with your questions. "A Decade of Dependability: Charlie Blackmon enters rarified air in 12th season with Rockies...

Black is back for another year beyond 2022 and Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet breaks down why this is a big deal for the Rockies. Was it Colorado or Bud that didn't want a longer extension? We also get into Commissioner Manfred's morning press conference and figure out if it was filled with more good news or bad news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by S...

The 9th overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft - and 1st overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft - may be looking for a change in address. Is Kyler Murray more likely to play in the near future at Mile High or Coors Field? Plus, the Rockies are at it again with two minor league signings, including a pitcher who won some hardware in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Questions about Colorado's manager after this season have been answered: it'll be Bud Black once again. Where does Buddy stand on the all-time list of Rockies' managers and why he brought back for another round? The Joint Drug Agreement has been suspended, so players will not be drug tested this offseason. Will this be the start of the next PED era in baseball? Or is it more complex than that? "Bu...

Eric Wedum of D-Line Co offers his expertise on the best (and worst) of the newest logo and jersey designs by MLB and minor league clubs. How are the Rockies' affiliates faring with food identities and Fun Cup designs. Plus, we also look at the history of patches for Colorado going back to the expansion year in 1993, including those for the All-Star Game in 1998 and 2021. Video today's podcast cou...