Rockies Now Podcast

Breaking down a busy Winter Meetings week across MLB and what it signals for Colorado’s new direction. We react to headline moves like Pete Alonso landing in Baltimore, Kyle Schwarber staying in Philadelphia, and Atlanta’s additions—plus a quick Braves fan-base temperature check on Walt Weiss taking over. Then we shift to the Rockies: tough roster calls (Drew Romo and Warming Bernabel), what the f...

Stephen is joined by Sarah this week for a deep dive into a very different-feeling era of Rockies baseball. They react to the DFA of Michael Toglia and the Ryan Rolison trade, talk about why they’re buying into Warren Schaeffer as a “bridge” manager, and break down the massive front office shakeup with Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes – and what it could mean for player development, Coors Field stra...

Is this truly a new era for the Colorado Rockies? We recap Paul DePodesta’s first press conference, what it tells us about Dick and Walker Monfort’s roles going forward, and how the front office might finally change. Plus, Hunter Goodman’s Silver Slugger, Cal Raleigh vs. Aaron Judge MVP talk, and early thoughts on free agency and the Rockies’ next manager.

The Rockies actually did it. In this emergency episode of the Rockies Now Podcast, the crew jump to the mics to react to the shocking news that the Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta—yes, that Paul DePodesta (aka the Jonah Hill character from Moneyball )—to run their baseball operations after a decade away from MLB. Why did the Foreman/Sawdaye talks collapse? Did Dick scare them away? Woul...

Stephen, Tom, and returning guest Chris open this week with World Series takeaways—Toronto’s surge, L.A.’s miscues, a rookie breakout on the mound, and a tip of the cap to Clayton Kershaw—before pivoting to Colorado’s front-office search. We break down reported finalists Matt Foreman (Guardians) and Amiel Sawdaye (D-backs), why James Click likely wasn’t the fit, and what real autonomy under Walker...

Stephen and Tom dive into MLB postseason storylines — from the Dodgers’ dominance and Brewers’ disappointment to the ALCS showdown between the Mariners and Blue Jays. They also break down the latest Rockies front-office news, including reports that the team will interview finalists for the GM/President of Baseball Operations position next week. Could former Astros GM James Click be the hire that t...

A jam-packed episode! We react live to Dodgers–Phillies and preview Tigers–Mariners Game 5, weigh the Blue Jays as AL favorites, and hit the Yankees’ early exit, Cubs–Brewers, and more. Then we break down major Rockies front-office shakeups (Zack Rosenthal out, real POBO/GM search underway) and what it means for 2026. Plus our 2025 Rockies awards!

Tom and Adam have the hot mics this week with a quick MLB playoff check-in (Dodgers–Phillies collision course, Tigers danger with Skubal, Blue Jays’ staff rolling, Brewers–Cubs drama) before diving into Colorado’s big story: Bill Schmidt is out and the Rockies must run a real external search for a president of baseball operations—not just a familiar GM—who brings modern development, analytics, and...

The Rockies have parted ways with general manager Bill Schmidt. We explain why this is just step one, why Colorado must hire a President of Baseball Operations before a GM, what it means for Warren Schaefer, and which external candidates could lead a real rebuild. Quick hits on Kris Bryant’s future, Nolan Arenado, and more!

The Rockies Now crew returns! Stephen and Tom celebrate Colorado officially avoiding “worst team ever” status, reflect on Bud Black’s exit, and call for a true front-office overhaul. They spotlight bright spots and prospects (Karros' growth, Beck’s step forward, Moniak’s revival, Vodnik/Brecht/McCade Brown, Blaine Krim’s first HRs) while noting tougher years for Tovar/Doyle. Plus: Isotopes’ re...

In this special episode of the Rockies Now Podcast, we sit down with Rockies in-game host Gianna Girardi to talk about her incredible journey in sports. Growing up surrounded by baseball—especially the New York Yankees while her uncle Joe Girardi, former Rockies catcher, was managing in the Bronx—Gianna developed a lifelong passion for the game. She shares stories about her early love of sports, w...

Nothing like a late night...or should we say early morning show as we break down the Ryan McMahon trade to the New York Yankees! So grab a cup of joe and hang out with Steve and Adam on this special episode of the Rockies Now Podcast!

It's just Steve and Tom this week as they announce the news of Hunter Goodman, aka your Mom's favorite player, heading to his first All-Star Game! They also go over the Fourth of July weekend series against Tom's White Sox. If this is your first time listening to our podcast, please subscribe and tell a baseball friend!

The calendar flips to Draft season! The Rockies have the 4th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Some recent mocks have Ethan Holliday following his father's footsteps in being selected by the Rockies. Since the firing of Bud Black, the team has improved on the field. Will the Rockies keep the young interim Warren Schaeffer as their manager next year? Are the Monforts truly looking to get outs...

The gang is back together again for another Rockies podcast! However, things have worsened since our last episode. Will the Rockies win more than 30 games this season? Let's talk about the worst team ever in this week's pod!

EMERGENCY POD! The Rockies have fired Bud Black after starting the season 7-33. Can Warren Schaeffer be the guy the young players gravitate to as the interim manager? Is he the right person to manage this team moving forward?

Baseball is back! The fellas touch briefly on the Rockies' last-minute moves, the ceiling and floor for the team, chatting over the Reddit leak of what could be the new Rockies city connects colors, bringing back Players' Weekend unis, and much more!

Woah! The Rockies did what? On Saturday afternoon, the team stunned the Rockies fan base and the baseball world by announcing they were trading outfielder Nolan Jones to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for utility infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman. In this special midnight emergency episode, Stephen and Adam share their reactions to the trade.

Opening Day is right around the corner for the Colorado Rockies. With Spring Training wrapping up in the next few days, we look at a few players in the bubble of potentially making the 26-man roster for the Rockies. Is it Zac Veen season? Will Chase Dollander squeeze in? Also, the Astros released their new City Connect uniforms, and...we have mixed feelings about them. What could the new Rockies C...

Join us for a special extended episode as we predict each division and its rankings for the 2025 baseball season!

We talk Rockies prospects this week with none other than Louis, aka Mike, from our friends over at Blake Street Banter! MLB Pipeline recently released the top prospects list for each team, and there are some questions about the rankings of the Rockies' prospects. Should there be any concern with the Rockies #2 prospect Charlie Condon?

Steve and Tom review the pitching staff this week to wrap up the Rockies player previews. If the Rockies are successful in the future, they must get good pitching first. Do the Rockies have it already?

In this week's episode, we break down the outfielders for the Rockies as we continue our player preview series!

Player previews are back as we look at the catchers and infielders for our beloved Colorado Rockies heading into the 2025 season.

As the calendar turns to February, it means that baseball season is around the corner! On this week's pod, we look back at the Rockies' offseason and ask ourselves if they did enough for them to improve in 2025. What will happen to Bud Black if the Rockies fail to show improvement? Will the Rockies go big in free agency next offseason if they leap forward in 2025?