The Rockies Insider with Patrick Lyons

Multiple outlets have reported Orlando Arcia is close to a deal with the Colorado Rockies. Where will the 2023 NL All-Star play in the Rox infield? Could this signal a trade on the way? Got a favorite stat for how horrible this season is going for Colorado? Patrick has a few more for you to mention at the water cooler. Plus, Carson Palmquist has his best start in the Majors, Ryan Ritter makes Albu...

It's never good when a rookie pitcher goes on the injured list for right forearm tightness. According to Chase Dollander, there's no real concern about Tommy John surgery. How close is he to returning? And what's his routine to stay mentally sharp? Ryan Ritter has been unreal for the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes as of late. Is it possible he's the next prospect to debut for the Co...

Aaron Judge enjoyed his weekend in Denver for his first series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. After a shocking New York Yankees loss on Friday, Judge homered for the second consecutive game and led the charge for a series win. What first did Colorado commit against the reigning 2024 AL MVP? Fans of the Yanks seemed to outnumber Rox supporters more than ever before, even more than whe...

One fan is suing the Colorado Rockies for getting injured by a foul ball at a game in 2023. He claims it’s because Coors Field has become a hangout where no one is paying attention due to the Rockies poor play. Is this lawsuit frivolous? Can they actually win? Paper bags have been witnessed at Coors Field in recent weeks, including one on the tv broadcast. Will we see more as the team continues to...

Nothing is going right for the Colorado Rockies as they drop to 8-42 (.160) and get swept by the Philadelphia Phillies for the first time at Coors Field in a four-game series. With a series against the New York Yankees before 9 games on the row, when will the Rockies win their next game? Chase Dollander hits the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain. Are the Rockies worried this could en...

What is it like covering a game at Coors Field? Here’s an inside look on everything that happens before a Colorado Rockies game. Enjoy exclusive audio of Zach Agnos discusses how he got his unique moustache, Carson Palmquist on his manager playing a prank before his debut and Aaron Schunk explains what makes Ryan McMahon such a great third baseman and leader. Plus, injury updates (Thairo Estrada,...

The results may be the same, but there’s something different about the club on the corner of 20th and Blake Street thanks to interim manager Warren Schaeffer. How has he been utilizing the bench more and why might this translate to more wins? Charlie Condon and Ryan Ritter make news in the minor leagues for the Rockies. And who is the prospect nicknamed “Beef” that we might see debut later this se...

Ryan McMahon trade rumors are heating up again with the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers in the most need for a third baseman with RyMac's skill set. Should the Rockies avoid dealing with the Dodgers and others within the NL West? Philadelphia has been aggressive with trading prospects for established big leaguers. Does Colorado need to look in the mirror and accept that they aren't de...

Warren Schaeffer finally won his first game as manager of the Colorado Rockies and it was a memorable game for several reasons. Who recorded their first five-hit game? How many times did the Rox get knocked down before getting back up? Carson Palmquist gave Colorado a second pitcher in their starting rotation to make his debut this season. How did Palmquist fare and has anyone else needed two rook...

GM Bill Schmidt spoke for the first time during the Warren Schaeffer era about where the 2025 season went wrong. Did one injured player really make all the difference? And does he continue to believe Colorado is on the right track? MLB and Commissioner Rob Manfred made a huge decision to open the door to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown to Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson? Was this a mis...

Drew Goodman helps break down the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of their three-game set with the Colorado Rockies. Can closer by committee be a good thing for a young bullpen? Carson Palmquist is expected to make MLB debut on Friday in Phoenix. How good has the 3rd Round Pick out of the University of Miami in 2022 MLB Draft been with Triple-A Albuquerque? Plus, Evan Longoria's Hall of Fame bid is...

Drew Goodman has been the television play-by-play voice of the Colorado Rockies since 2002, witnessing many ups and downs of Denver’s only Major League Baseball franchise. He’s seen five managerial changes and three firings during his time. What’s been the vibe so far for this club under interim manager Warren Schaeffer? Does the rebound from the starting rotation, especially Kyle Freeland, sugges...

The vibe seems different in Arlington so far under new manager Warren Schaeffer. Why the noticeable change from the roster? And how much different will Schaeff's style be than his predecessor Bud Black? Is the starting rotation coming back up to the norm following strong starts from Germán Márquez and Chase Dollander? Does it have anything to do with all eyes from the baseball world descending...

Changing the captain of a sinking ship doesn't exactly alter the course. Are the Rockies seriously considering an evaluator to dig into the necessary changes needed throughout the organization? Is it possible to install the team's first ever President of Baseball Operations? Are there benefits to going with a new, younger manager in Warren Schaeffer? Could this help turns things around for...

Before Bud Black was relieved of his duties, Colorado suffered the worst loss in franchise history. While not the most lopsided - remember that 25-1 loss to the Angels in 2023? - it was certainly the most embarrassing as they were shutout by a pitcher making his second career start. How ugly did it get exactly for the Rockies against the Padres? Was watching the catcher become the pitcher at least...

One day after an embarrassing 21-0 loss at the hands of the San Diego Padres, owner and CEO Dick Monfort made the call to remove Bud Black as the manager of the Colorado Rockies. Warrant Scheaffer, third base coach and infield instructor, will take over as the interim manager. What will this change mean for Colorado? What was the response from players like Kyle Freeland and Ryan McMahon who have k...

KB went to Los Angeles for a minimally invasive surgery that can alleviate pressure from his lumbar degenerative disc disease. Ablation surgery: what is it and how can it help Kris Bryant’s ailing back? Derek Shelton is out as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. On the field, there should be some changes. But what wild stories have been impacting the Buccos off the field this season? Plus, rational...

Kyle Freeland was frustrated, Detroit’s bat came alive and Colorado dropped their sixth-game in a row to fall to 6-31 on the season, a 26-136 pace. How bad was the doubleheader loss on Thursday? Will the Rockies get a reprieve in their opponent any time soon? On what leaderboard is Jake Bird and Angel Chivilli going back and forth? What celebrities were at the ballpark this week?  Plus, previewing...

Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers could have been the second reigning Cy Young Award winner to lose to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field within a 10-day span. However, that won't be happening. Why not? Charlie Condon returns to action for the first time since his 2024 season came to a close. What other Rockies prospects are making noise? And who might Colorado select with the fourth overall...

Nothing is better than a matchup of young gunslingers. The Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers have a pair in Chase Dollander and Jackson Jobe, respectively. Could we have had this matchup a few years earlier in the SEC? Gabriel Hughes and Jared Thomas were named April's Organizational Players of the Month for the Rockies. How has Hughes looked at his setback as an opportunity? And what former...

Parades in Denver for the Stanley Cup and NBC Championship did well to occupy area sports fans in 2022 and 2023. A second-round exit by the Nuggets following a first-round disappointment for the Avalanche might bring a change for fans of the Colorado Rockies. Will the apathy morph into protests and boycotts or will fans continue to file into Coors Field all summer long? March/April was the worst h...

Remember that start in 2019 when Germán Márquez nearly threw a no-hitter in San Francisco? That was six years ago and one Tommy John surgery later. Now 30 years old and carrying a 9.90 ERA through his first seven starts of 2025, what options are available for him and the Colorado Rockies? Can the Rockies learn anything from their mistakes in 2021 and 2022? How are they still impacting the club fou...

ESPN's recent article on Coors Field uncovered some incredible stories from players past and present. What series does Trevor Story remember most and what followed in its wake? Who thinks baseball at altitude is bad for the game? Dan O'Down, former GM of the Colorado Rockies, shares his thoughts on how the organization can become a perennial contender. Why might he regret installing the hu...

Kyle Freeland set a franchise record with his 207th career start and earned his 100th quality start in the process. Despite minimal run support once again, the Colorado Rockies scored three runs late against a strong Giants bullpen to snap multiple losing streaks and win their second game in a row. Who was clutch for the offense? Was Ryan McMahon lucky to end his 0-for-35 hitless streak? And what...

Colorado was in danger of going 0-6 on their final homestand of April before Chase Dollander led the way over reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale. Should we expect the 23-year-old rookie to continue to snap losing streaks for the Rockies? Brenton Doyle snapped an 0-for-20 slump with a go-ahead home run and double while Ryan McMahon continued to struggled with a franchise record 0-for-34 s...