The Rockies Insider with Patrick Lyons

When Roki Sasaki makes his decision any day now, the impact of this choice won't just be felt by his new time. What happens to the international signing period and what could benefit the smaller fish - like the Athletics or Rockies - when Sasaki does sign? This simulcast of Blake Street Banter's Best of the West podcast with Skyler Timmins digs into all the ramifications of the biggest int...

With nine outfielders on the 40-man roster (plus several more lurking in Double-A and Single-A), Colorado has an opportunity to deal from its depth and improve areas of need. Could a match with the Guardians or Astros be in the cards for the Rockies? Numerous top free agents are still available with less than a month until the start of Spring Training. Will the likes of Pete Alonso and Alex Bregma...

January 15 is when Roki Sasaki can make his decision. The Japanese phenom is down to just three teams: Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays. What team makes the most sense for the 23-year-old? And will the Friars lawsuit impact his choice? Plus, comparing Troy Tulowitzki to other shortstops on previous Hall of Fame ballots, one team that will not be signing Brendan Rodgers a...

GM Bill Schmidt is hoping his club can have at least a 10-win improvement this season. Should that happen, this time next year could be greeted with a few notable free agent signings. Though free agent starting pitchers avoid Denver like the plague, there are two former Rockies who could be a strong fit... And one more with experience in Colorado Springs. Plus, which closer would you rather have m...

Colorado would love for 2025 to be a lot like 2016: a major step forward before getting back to the playoffs. If that can happen for Bud Black’s squad, which free agents might GM Bill Schmidt look to add in 2026? Position aside, would Bo Bichette or Salvador Perez make for the best fit in Denver? The Rockies wouldn't dare target a first baseman like Josh Naylor or Luis Arraez, displacing Micha...

Carlos Estévez remains one of the top names on the reliever market following two solid seasons. Could the former Rockies closer get as much as three years and $30 million? Plus, why are so many bullpen arms in their mid to late-30's get so much money in free agency? And the Boston Red Sox make plans to unveil some of their upcoming Netflix series covering their 2024 season. Will we get to see...

Thairo Estrada is officially a member of the Colorado Rockies. A month after the signing was first reported during the Winter Meetings, the second baseman from Venezuela spoke with Denver media about coming to Coors Field full time. What are his thoughts on Ezequiel Tovar? And how will he lead by example? Three others put pen to paper when the Rockies avoided arbitration with a trio of pitchers. D...

Rockies Fest is back and there's even more to be excited about this year. Which players will be in attendance? What can you buy at the Garage Sale and what kind of events can you participate in on January 25? A future Hall of Famer is coming to the NL West as Justin Verlander signs a one-year deal worth $15 million with the San Francisco Giants. Is winning 300 games still possible for him? Plu...

The Los Angeles Dodgers trade Gavin Lux from their infield depth to the Cincinnati Reds in a deal that looks like a signifcant swap for the future of the franchise. How did L.A. approach such a deal? And how crafty were they in terms of public statements versus what was happening behind the scenes? Trading a former top prospect at shortstop that moved to second base seems like the track the Colora...

Being a draft and develop club can be a common for smaller market teams. And Denver's difficult environment doesn't help with free agency. How bad has it gotten in both departments for the Colorado Rockies? Are there still major question marks with the Rockies' improved farm system? Plus, Jeff Hoffman seeks a significant contract in free agency as a starting pitcher, Pete Alonso has a...

With roughly 25% of ballots made public for the Class of 2025, both Tulo and CarGo have yet to receive a single vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame by BBWAA voters. How prestigious is it to even make a ballot? And which Rockies received one vote versus which received zero? Plus, the Los Angeles Dodgers sign another international player and the Baltimore Orioles make a good, but wrong signing. Could...

Corbin Burnes gives the Arizona Diamondbacks one of the best - and most expensive - starting rotations in Major League Baseball. Can the likes of Burnes, Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Eduardo Rodríguez, Jordan Montgomery and Brandon Pfaadt challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers for top spot in the NL West? Plus, former Dbacks’ DH Joc Pederson makes some interesting comments about the Houston Astros, Antho...

Charlie Blackmon retired after 14 years in the purple pinstripes. His retirement press conference, the weeklong celebration and that unforgettable final game were nothing short of incredible. Germán Márquez, Michael Toglia and Luis Peralta set new franchise records while Jake Cave had a serious of major moments. Plus, the Rockies' High-A affiliate in Spokane win a major championship thanks to...

The 2024 season for the Colorado Rockies was another trying one in regards to the standings, but the emergence of players like Michael Toglia, Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle were major silver linings. Todd Helton entered the Baseball Hall of Fame, as did Jenny Cavnar, and fan favorites like Jon Gray and Trevor Story returned to action for the first time at Coors Field.  Plus, Ryan McMahon caps o...

Teoscar Hernández has re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2025 MLB Season. How long will he stay in SoCal? What does this mean for Shohei Ohtani? And how old will the lineup in L.A. be next season? The Colorado Rockies sign a reliever with a strong record on a shrew one-year deal. What can we expect from Diego Castillo? Is he is a strong candidate to make the Opening Day roster? Plus, G...

Moneyball, the book and the film, could not have happened without the Colorado Rockies. In a pair of transactions on back-to-back days, a key piece to the Oakland Athletics was let loose by the Rockies, helping build Michael Lewis' story and quite possibly giving an acting career to Chris Pratt. Plus, the Marlins break down a playoff roster assembled by Kim Ng while Wil Myers calls it a career...

The Washington Nationals won the 2019 World Series and in less than two years, they looked in the mirror and recognized their run was over. Despite being loaded with stars such as Juan Soto, Max Scherzer, Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber, GM Mike Rizzo had to pull the parachute on his big league roster. Now, with the addition of Nathaniel Lowe and Mike Soroka, the Nats appear poised to get back into...

Rickey Henderson is the latest member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame to pass away. Despite being an iconic baseball player of the 1980s, his legacy goes far beyond winning the 1990 AL MVP Award. How can such a revered player be so underrated? Plus, a certain Rockie-dominator calls it a career, Andrew McCutchen extends his career and a former two-time World Series winner with the Los Angeles...

Dbacks swap Christian Walker for Josh Naylor while Guardians trade Naylor and signs Carlos Santana. Paul Goldschmidt found a new home with the Yankees and Nathanial Lowe also heads east in a trade to the Nationals. Where does this leave Pete Alonso and his agent Scott Boras? Plus, a few more former members of Colorado sign minor league deals elsewhere. Who have the best chance of being given an op...

Nolan Arenado reportedly rejected a trade that would have sent the 10-time Gold Glove Award winner to the Houston Astros. Are the Astros not serious contenders to win the 2025 World Series? And was Christian Walker in the picture during the process? Bo Bichette has also been at the center of trade speculation. Did the Toronto Blue Jays shortstop turn down a contract extension just a year before fr...

Goose Gossage, the first Colorado native elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, spoke at a private event on Saturday and did not hold back with his comments regarding the Colorado Rockies. Could his suggestion about Coors Field actually improve the pitching? Plus, why are the Athletics adding so many players, what chess move did the Tampa Bay Rays make and how did the latest vote in St. Petersburg...

Kris Bryant remains the $182 million question mark surrounding the Colorado Rockies. Since adding the former NL Rookie of the Year and NL MVP, the club has suffered its worst three-year stretch in franchise history. Has the Las Vegas native found a rehab routine that will keep him healthy in 2025? Can fans expect to see him at first base or right field this season? Plus, the implications of keepin...

The most electric player in years to play for the Colorado Rockies has a chance to impact the big league roster in 2025. Who is Jefry Yan and what does he need to do to help Bud Black this season? Plus, Connor Seabold discusses life in the minor leagues and what it's like getting traded in the middle of the pandemic. 🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  http...

Connor Seabold broke out in a big way with the Samsung Lions of Korea's KBO in 2024, leading the team in most pitching categories and helping the Lions to a place in the Korean Series. What was the secret to his success? A member of the Colorado Rockies in 2023, Seabold discusses some of the difference between playing in America and Korea. Was he surprised when getting ejected and causing a be...

Colorado passed on the 2nd overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft while picking up two during the minor league phase. Why didn't they take a flyer on a prospect? And could the two minor leaguers drafted debut for the Rockies in 2025? Three trades over the past three days bring a trio of clubs closer to being contenders. Who overpaid and which team has the best chance of extending their newest acquis...