The Rockies Insider with Patrick Lyons

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a juggernaut. But interim manager Warren Schaeffer feels it’s not impossible for the Colorado Rockies to match the reigning 2024 World Series Champions. Is that actually reasonable? And does Schaeff think it really will happen? Hunter Goodman continues to play well and make his case for the 2025 All-Star Game. Do baseball fans voting on the NL squad think he’s worthy? H...

In the worst season in franchise history - and maybe of all-time - the Colorado Rockies are in need of something new. Charlie Monfort, one of the minority owners and brother of primary owner Dick Monfort, spoke with Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post about his feelings regarding the organization. How honest was he? And do you agree with his statements? Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that C...

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in search of another three-game sweep at the cost of the Colorado Rockies. What critical area in which the Dodgers are excelling will be the difference in Denver? The vibes have been very different in the clubhouse lately for the Rockies and the results in the win-loss column have improved with it. Why did Ryan Rolison get Clint Hurdle's autograph? And what's th...

Rockies avoid three-game sweep thanks to another big home run by Mickey Moniak. Has he been the best offseason pickup by GM Bill Schmidt? Antonio Senzatela pitched well enough to earn a win and quite possibly a few more starts with Colorado. What's the health status of Kyle Freeland and Ryan Feltner? Will they be returning to the rotation soon? Plus, Eugenio Suárez gets his ball, Tyler Freeman...

Tis the season of ownership changes in Major League Baseball. News on two clubs, one more serious than the other, being sold has some fans of the Colorado Rockies feeling jealous. Has Dick Monfort made his team a family business more than a sports business? And what’s the latest news with the owners of the Dodgers and Athletics? Arizona Diamondbacks start a three-game set in Denver without a few m...

Colorado surrenders a walk-off home run to James Wood - do not forget that name - as Nationals avoid getting swept by the Rockies. Did Chase Dollander have his best start before the most important start of his career? Did Hunter Goodman keep pace for 30 homers and 100 RBI? The Athletic compiled fan votes for the greatest players from 2000-Today. Four former Rockies were shown a lot of love. Did Tr...

Another series win and the first four-game winning streak in over a year. Break up the Rockies! Who homered on Wednesday night? And who hit leadoff for the first time with Colorado? Germán Márquez may not have been dominant, but he hurls 5.2 scoreless frames to give him some impressive number over his past five starts. Is Márquee officially back? Is it fair to expect more challenges from him in 20...

Things couldn’t have gone better on Tuesday night at Nationals Park. Antonio Senzatela looked good, Michael Toglia hit a pair of home runs and the 2025 squad managed to match the 1997 Blake Street Bombers with seven dingers in a single game. Who hit their first and who hit the seventh homer to tie another record, one in which he had already set? Tyler Freeman has been a big bright spot as of late....

The scenario in 2025 isn’t the same as it's been in the recent past, but lessons from around the game continue to illuminate how to improve a roster on the trade market, especially when free agency feels like an impossible endeavor. Can teams like Atlanta and Baltimore rebuild on the rebound to get back to the postseason in 2026?  Shohei Ohtani. What more can you say about this baseball god li...

Colorado avoided another sweep in the strangest of ways: striking out 16 times (including an NL-record 35 times in less than 24 hours) and scoring 10 runs after getting no-hit into the sixth inning. Who is this Grant Holmes fella? Is it possible the Rockies have a winning record at Truist Park? Austin Gomber made his season debut on Father’s Day and was excellent, carrying a no-hitter for the seco...

Some notable former Rockies - Troy Tulowitzki, Trevor Story, Nolan Arenado and DJ LeMahieu - had some interesting comments on the current state of Colorado. Who had the spiciest comment? And what was anyone off-base at all? A pair of top prospects (Charlie Condon and Kyle Karros) make the shift to first base. How much could this expedite their path to the Majors? And what catching prospect could b...

The Colorado Rockies were 0-49 when trailing after eight innings this season, but they managed to do the impossible against the San Francisco Giants when Orlando Arcia delivered the first walk-off win of 2025. Everyone contributed mightily to avoid the 12th sweep. Who’s turned a corner? And who deserves more recognition for the season so far? Plus, Austin Gomber scheduled for his 2025 debut, Juan...

Over 100 players in Major League Baseball were surveyed in a poll by The Athletic covering a wide range of topics. Why aren’t players interested in coming to Denver? And is there another franchise that has an even worse reputation right now? Ryan Ritter discusses his first weekend with the Colorado Rockies in an exclusive interview. Where’s the baseball from his first big league hit? And how is pr...

Colorado was on the verge of snapping their three-game losing streak when Zach Agnos could get the final three outs against the Giants on Tuesday. Will we see Warren Schaeffer opt to go with a different closer? Is Jake Bird the next man up?  Ryan McMahon homers once again and continues to produce with no runners aboard. Might the Rockies be better off with him as the leadoff hitter going forward?...

Ryan Ritter’s family was in full force for his Major League debut. How many were in the building for his big day? Why did he throw away his first souvenir? And might he want to change his no. 8 next season? Robo Umps are coming in 2026. Though MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is only at the proposal phase, why will it be a lock that we get ABS (automatic ball/strike system) next season? Plus, Daniel B...

After winning three games in Miami, Colorado got back to its old ways during a New York Mets sweep in Denver. Francisco Lindor had an MVP-esque performance on Friday that further elevated his status as the greatest shortstop of his generation. What was his encore against Germán Márquez on Saturday? And did Tyler Freeman manage to out-hit Lindor? Tyler Freeman continued to impress, extending his hi...

Voting for the 2025 All-Star Game is open and Colorado is sure to have only one representative. Hunter Goodman and Jake Bird have equally strong cases, but which one might the Rockies prefer? (The reason may surprise you.) Other than Will Smith of the Dodgers, is there anyone in Goodman's way at catcher? Marlins had another fire sale following the hiring of PoBO Peter Bendix from Tampa Bay. Ho...

Colorado goes wire-to-wire in a 3-2 win over Miami to sweep their first series - on the road, no less - of the 2025 season. Did the stat line for Kyle Freeland finally match his performance? And how did Hunter Goodman follow up three home runs over the previous two games? Ryan Ritter wins yet another award and doesn't look to be slowing down any time soon. Does it send a bad message that he ha...

For the first time in 2025, the Colorado Rockies have won a series. Surprisingly, they do it on the road first and against the Marlins in a city they have long struggled. No silver linings, only good vibes for Warren Schaeffer's club right now as they attempt a sweep of the Fish with a familiar face standing in their way: Cal Quantrill. Why won't Ezequiel Tovar be contributing on Wednesday...

Ryan Ritter is the hottest hitter in the minor leagues over the past three weeks. However, he will not get his opportunity with the Colorado Rockies just yet. What more does he need to do? Is this rigidity a sign of trouble ahead? First overall picks Gabriel Hughes and Charlie Condon impressed this weekend. How hesitant will Colorado be in promoting Condon to Double-A Hartford? And will Hughes tak...

Rockies have been swept 10 times before winning 10 games. Will the return to Denver with only 9 wins and go 0-9 for the worst road trip in franchise history? What other awful stats have come out of two months of last-place baseball?  Antonio Senzatela struggles mightily again. Is there a chance he does not make his next start? How many better starting pitching options are there at Triple-A? Plus,...

Rockies have been swept 10 times before winning 10 games. Will the return to Denver with only 9 wins and go 0-9 for the worst road trip in franchise history? What other awful stats have come out of two months of last-place baseball?  Antonio Senzatela struggles mightily again. Is there a chance he does not make his next start? How many better starting pitching options are there at Triple-A? Plus,...

Injuries have impacted the Colorado Rockies this season, though they haven’t been the reason for the awful start to the 2025 season. Which starting pitchers are nearing their return? Has Kris Bryant’s health improved since his ablation procedure? Prospects throughout the farm system continue to turn heads. Sean Sullivan starts to build steam in Double-A, Cole Carrigg reminding many of a young Char...

Mets fans will be livid if they don’t take all three games of this weekend’s series with the Rockies after the Phillies swept all seven games this season. Will Colorado need to shut down New York’s running game to have a chance? Is this an area the Rox need to make the most improvement in order to win games? Colorado continues to lack that extra element needed to win close games this season. Are c...

Was interim manager Warren Schaeffer expressing his philosophy or sending a message to the Colorado Rockies front office and ownership when discussing the three-year window? Will Ezequiel Tovar be the only player from this roster still contributing in three years from now? Germán Márquez may not be finished after all. What does his resurgence mean to the young starting rotation? Plus, Bo Nix and h...