DNVR Colorado Rockies Podcast

Rockies play-by-play broadcasters Mike Rice and Drew Goodman sit down for a long-form conversation about their life in the business. They share advice for young professionals getting into the industry while offering their journey into the industry. Kyle Kercheval of Legends HS in Parker, CO is on his way to the top and has his own tales from his time with the Grand Junction Rockies and Quad Cities...

The excellent FanGraphs writer and creator of ZiPS joins the podcast to talk all things projection systems and the issues plaguing the Colorado Rockies. Dan Szymborski also shares his thoughts on which players could exceed projections and which could offer the most return in the trade should the Rockies need to get creative. And how many wins could Colorado reach with the addition of free agents a...

Germán Márquez, Ryan McMahon, Trevor Story, C.J. Cron and Brendan Rodgers all stood out in 2021 as player who provided a lot of joy to fans of the Colorado Rockies in 2021. Also, Larry Walker had his number retired and became the first member of the Colorado Rockies to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Oh, and we hosted the All-Star Game at Coors Field. What a season full of memories... " Best of D...

Babe Ruth, Satchel Paige and new Hall of Famer Bud Fowler all had a hand in providing the state of Colorado with a rich baseball history. The man who literally wrote the book on it, "Baseball in Denver," joins us to talk about a few more forgotten legends. We even get into his semi-pro ball club, the Denver Browns. While the Denver Bears/Zephyrs may have left town 30 years ago, Matthew Repplinger...

The 2021 Colorado Rockies bullpen ended up being a little bit better than advertised despite some issues at the closer's role. Is there a chance the same will happen again in 2022? Who is the closer of the future? And which player can be the next Lucas Gilbreath or Jordan Sheffield? We dip our toes in the latest ZiPS projections and discuss the first superstar of the franchise, Andrés Galarraga. L...

Andrew Mason - aka Mase - from DNVR Broncos is back to bask in the glory of Atlanta's 2021 World Series Championship. Minus the pearls, Mase celebrates the great moments from a team that barely made the postseason despite being NL East favorites entering the season. We also get into the MLB Lockout as well as Freddie Freeman's free agency, the obscenely team-friendly contracts given to Ronald Acuñ...

Rockies have 14 road trips on the 2022 schedule and Drew Goodman from AT&T SportsNet helps draft the best of the best. (Plus, we workshop some quirky activities for our friend Ryan Spilborghs.) We break down the newest National League manager and highlight one pitcher who's been an overlooked candidate for Colorado's 5th starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

This ad free episode looks into the top 10 prospects for the Colorado Rockies according to the latest list by Baseball America. We let you know who has the best tools and who are the two names you need to know a lot more about. Plus, the Rockies have done well to add minor league free agents, but there are more available on the free agent market that could provide depth to both the starting rotati...

Sports card collecting has undergone a major resurgence in the past two years. We discuss everything surrounding the industry with Jason Keen, the owner of a shop specializing in all-things-collectibles in the Denver metro area. How does a Mike Trout card from 2011 become worth more than $4 million? Why are cards from the late 80's not worth much? And which special error cards from that period hav...

This time last year, the Colorado Rockies had signed Connor Joe and C.J. Cron to minor league deals, as well as other contributors Chi Chi González, Taylor Motter and Zac Rosscup. There's another intriguing group who could see time in the Bigs for 2022, including one who could get 400 at-bats. Our guest helps us name every single Opening Day starter in franchise history via Sporcle. Spoiler: we ru...

MLB is discussing major changes to the way the games are consumed, mainly the ease in which fans can watch their hometown team and without paying exorbitant prices. Evan Lang of Purple Row helps break down the details. Plus, we introduce a new game called "Taco's Or Tear's" and you can even play along while you listen. Think you know more than our guest? Listen and find out! " It's all in the numb...

The voice of the Rockies on AT&T SportsNet joins the podcast for his weekly conversation about all things Colorado baseball. Drew Goodman highlights an intriguing coaching hire who could push the right buttons to help give the lineup more pop. We update the figures on Todd Helton's Hall of Fame candidacy and figure out if Baseball Reference's most popular player in Colorado is legit or nonsense. ...

Jesse Montano is joined by Eric Wedum, Patrick Lyons, AJ Haefele, and Harrison wind to discuss the most controversial calls and rules in sports today. The crew goes through all the major sports ranging from the NFL, the MLB, all the way to tennis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

The Rockies have spent $80.25 million on the roster this offseason, but has that been enough to move the needle on the 2022 season for Aniello Piro? We find a line of demarcation on the Hall of Fame as it pertains to the PED Era and discuss if New York Mets owner Steven A. Cohen is following in the footsteps of George Steinbrenner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Ryan McMahon has only two more years under club control before he hits free agency, so let's figure out an extension to keep him with the Rockies. Colorado has also added a few new names to the coaching staff. Will Japanese slugger Seiya Suzuki be the upgrade the lineup needs to add some pop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Colorado could trade from depth in their outfield to improve their bullpen or bolster their farm system. And their shortstop situation would become trickier if the Houston Astros and New York Yankees combine to sign Carlos Correa and Trevor Story. At least it won't be too bad if the San Diego Padres continue to take steps backwards. Kevin Henry from RoxPile elaborates on why players like Bonds and...

Your questions are answered for a Members Mailbag. What will be the impact of Clint Hurdle returning to the organization? Which relievers should the Rockies target? Will we lose any games in the 2022 season? Plus, we examine the career of Colorado's original star third baseman, Charlie Hayes. What franchise record does he have that will never be broken? https://twitter.com/uniwatch/status/98087396...

Drew Goodman from AT&T SportsNet drops by to discuss Colorado's latest addition to the front office as Clint Hurdle, the manager of the 2007 squad that went to the World Series, will be joining the franchise as a special assistant to the general manager. Goodman details the impact Hurdle will have on the entire organization, not to mention free agents when the lockout ends. He also shares thoughts...

Mac Wilcox from Purple Row discusses the future of the Colorado Rockies. Will the incoming prospects be able to outshine the current roster? Should Colorado rebuild to help increase the next window of contention for the incoming crop? We also break down some of the newest proposals for the CBA and estimate the damage this lockout will have on some baseball fans. " My Guy: Tony Wolters " by Mac Wil...

This fun crossover with Paul Holden of Locked On Rockies covers a breadth of topics relating to the Denver Nine: the 5th spot in the rotation, the need for bullpen support, the loss of Jon Gray and whether Kris Bryant would be a better option than Trevor Story for the 2022 roster.  And we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the DJ LeMahieu trade, quite possibly the biggest heist in franchise history...

What does the Rockies' Opening Day 2022 lineup look like right now? Who's batting leadoff? Where should Brendan Rodgers hit? And is Ryan McMahon ready to bat third? We answer these questions and look at free agent options, highlight the history of Colorado's free agent spending and examine how that Tyler Chatwood deal - signed on this date four years ago - with the Cubs worked out. Learn more abou...

The options for the Rockies at shortstop may be more plentiful than you think, especially when digging into the numbers of their most experienced minor leaguers. Who could surprise if Colorado doesn't move on a free agent shortstop? The Baseball Hall of Fame has six new members and we'll tell you about each, including one who played professionally in Colorado.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Noah Yingling from RoxPile joins the show to discuss the rumors of Kris Bryant heading to the Colorado Rockies, Trevor Story to the Seattle Mariners and figure out what's happening with between the MLB and MLBPA. Will they settled the CBA in time for Opening Day? " Examining the fit between the Colorado Rockies and Michael Conforto " by Noah Yingling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

The voice of the Colorado Rockies for AT&T SportsNet Drew Goodman discusses Jon Gray signing with the Texas Rangers and the greatest moments in purple for The Wolf of Blake Street. We look at some of the details surrounding the MLB lockout as well as some of the interesting proposals made by both sides of the bargaining table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Ho...

She's beloved by Rockies' Twitter and now Suzie Hunter is here to elaborate a bit about the loves of her life, namely baseball and nachos. We discuss her time covering the entire existence of the Hartford Yard Goats as well as her passion for ballpark cuisine. Most importantly, she shares the details of her Summer '21 road trip which is the envy of every sports fan. Learn more about your ad choice...