The Rockies Insider with Patrick Lyons

Rockies are making moves at the 2024 Winter Meetings in Dallas, TX. First, they agree to bring in Thairo Estrada to play second base and change up their infield dynamics. Next, we learn their connection with Roki Sasaki and his agent Joel Wolfe is a lot closer than originally thought. Tuesday was also a great day to make history with Colorado owning the best odds for winning the MLB Draft Lottery....

GM Bill Schmidt and manager Bud Black had a lot to offer on regarding the Colorado Rockies on Day 1 of the 2024 Winter Meetings in Dallas, TX. The biggest takeaways: the club is counting on Kris Bryant to contribute as the new DH and a lot of rookies will be battling for a spot on the 2025 Opening Day roster. Which injured pitchers are looking great so far this winter? Who has a chance to serve as...

Let the 2024 Winter Meetings begin! Major League Baseball is in Dallas, TX and there are moves galore. The Colorado Rockies have acquired a player who could fit into their Opening Day plans, Baltimore Orioles make two signings and give insight about their next moves and Juan Soto has himself a $700 million deal with someone. Inside the San Francisco Giants push to become contenders in 2025 with th...

Juan Soto has a $600 million deal on the table from several teams. Could the Toronto Blue Jays amend the Shohei Ohtani situation from last year and sign with the biggest free agent in MLB? When will Soto make his decision and who will actually end up with the Childish Bambino?  Plus, the Athletics make a shocking move, several players from Japan and Korea make the jump from Asia to North America a...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has already changed the game’s rules before, but now comes the most radical change the sport might ever see: The Golden At-Bat. What is it? How would it drastically alter baseball history? And could it actually happen? The Colorado Rockies prepare for the Winter Meetings as they have the greatest potential for winning the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Will...

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is in the news with more off-the-field drama, this time fighting against his former interpreter and confidant Ippei Mizuhara once again. Mizuhara, who pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud early in the year, is accused of fraudulently purchasing upwards of $325,000 worth of Ohtani’s baseball cards, according to The Athletic. Meanwhile, the rest of the NL Wes...

Since the Rockies won’t be contenders in 2025, could Colorado trade some veterans to shed payroll and use some prospect capital to brighten their future? Which teams would most benefit from Austin Gomber? Is there a club that would be interested in any of the Rockies’ Triple-A outfield prospects like Yanquiel Fernandez, Jordan Beck and Zac Veen? Plus, notes from the farm system, another rookie Gol...

The Winter Meetings are a week away and the Colorado Rockies may have a few more moves up their sleeve. Some in the industry think there are two free agent signings that could work for GM Bill Schmidt. Which one is more likely to happen? The bullpen has a lot of upside, but is it possible for all seven of the rookie or near-rookie relievers to contribute in 2025? Who are the most reliable arms in...

The Colorado Rockies have been missing a one-two punch like Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story since the 2020 season ended. Five years later, the Rox have the next pair: Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle. The boys from Purple Row and Affected By Altitude (Sklyer Timmins and Evan Lang) discuss Charlie Blackmon's absence, Troy Tulowtizki's candidacy for the Baseball Hall of Fame and the possible...

Despite a lack of success for the Colorado Rockies in recent year, it's important to remember that Thanksgiving is a time for showing gratitude and being thankful. Skyler Timmins and Evan Lang of Purple Row share many of the things making them smile so far this offseason. Is the farm system finally worthy of being excited about? Are purple prospects like Chase Dollander, Zac Veen and Robert Ca...

Another major free agent chooses the Los Angeles Dodgers as Blake Snell signs a five-year, $182 million deal to join the reigning World Series Champions. Does MLB need to do something about their deferred money? And are they becoming an unfair juggernaut? Plus, Skyler Timmins and Evan Lang of Purple Row discuss the retirement of Brandon Crawford and the San Francisco Giants' error in signing S...

Ryan McMahon has been a name involved in trade rumors for the Colorado Rockies. Could the Philadelphia Phillies -- who have interest in Juan Soto, Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman and Willy Adames -- negatively impact RyMac’s market? And how does Nolan Arenado factor into the conversation? Where will Brendan Rodgers end up after being non-tendered? Will he end up getting the same contract as his repl...

Rafael Devers is an All-Star third baseman for the Boston Red Sox. But a position change for the 28-year-old could open an opportunity at the hot corner for the acquisition of Nolan Arenado. If the St. Louis Cardinals get the right trade offer, could former Colorado Rockies teammates Trevor Story and Arenado reunite at Fenway Park? Could Arenado and Story become the greatest Rockies duo to reunite...

The Brendan Rodgers Era is over. After 10 seasons with the Colorado Rockies, the 3rd overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft is out of the organization, non-tendered on November 22.  What were his highest of highlights? Should the Rockies have traded him when they had the chance? And is calling B-Rod a bust fair or unfair? Cal Quantrill also finds himself a free agent following the non-tender deadline....

Jacob Stallings will return for 2025 after signing another short-term contract with the Colorado Rockies that could keep him in purple through 2026. Do the details of his contract suggest GM Bill Schmidt wants his young catchers, Hunter Goodman and Drew Romo, to receive a larger bulk of the playing time? Plus, Colorado signs an Australian relief pitcher, Chris Sale makes history with his first Cy...

Zac Veen, 9th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, was the only minor leaguer added to the Colorado Rockies 40-man roster on Tuesday. Who is the 83rd-best prospect and why didn't other get added? Pat Murphy was awarded the 2024 NL Manager of the Year Award, becoming the first Milwaukee Brewers skipper to earn the honors. He received a first-place vote on my official BBWAA ballot; how did my 2nd...

Juan Soto is scheduled to meet with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. If he values winning above all else, do the Dodgers have the best odds? Could $600 million get him to leave the east coast? Plus, could another NL West team emerge victorious in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes? Dodgers to miss a top bullpen arm for first half of 2025? Another position change for Mookie Betts? And now is a great ti...

Carlos González and Troy Tulowitzki honored with a place on the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Who else could be inducted in Cooperstown next July? Home of the Houston Astros (Minute Maid Park) gets a new name. Could this have any implications for the Colorado Rockies changing the name of Coors Field? The answer will surprise you. Plus, even more bad news for the Tampa Bay Rays after the damag...

Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne were live on MLB Network to hear the results of the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year Award voting. While the Pittsburgh Pirates ace was the winner, it was not a unanimous decision by BBWAA voters. Was he robbed by Jackson Merrill? What insane bounty will baseball card collectors receive for ripping open Skenes’ MLB Debut patch card from a pack of 2024 Topps Chrome Update? And...

Tropicana Field is out for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025 as George M. Steinbrenner Field is announced as their new home next season. What are the details of his new arrangement and how will that impact Rockies’ fans ability to get tickets? Manny Randhawa of MLB.com discusses the veterans ballot for the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and whether or not BBWAA voters need to change their parameters when mak...

Justin Lawrence is the latest member of the Colorado Rockies whose name has been floated in trade rumors. Between JLaw, Brendan Rodgers, Cal Quantrill, Austin Gomber and Ryan McMahon, does Colorado have more names on the trade market than ever before? Manny Randhawa of MLB.com joins the show to discuss the new series Hidden Classics before theorizing about one particular classic by Jason Jennings....

Did Jose Altuve just guarantee himself a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame after winning his seventh Louisville Silver Slugger Award? And what special group did Bryce Harper and Mookie Betts put themselves in? Plus, Jesse Friedman from PHNX Diamondbacks helps determine if the San Diego Padres have become a viable club for every free agent and trade candidate even after losing their broadcast righ...

Arizona Diamondbacks narrowly missed the 2024 postseason after making a run to the 2023 World Series. Are major changes in store for the Snakes with Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly and Jordan Montgomery all set to reach free agency after 2025? And will Christian Walker or Paul Goldschmidt be at first base next season? Jesse Friedman from PHNX Diamondbacks joins the show to offer his expertise with all t...

The St. Louis Cardinals are rumored to be listening to offers on 3B Nolan Arenado. The 33-year-old is coming off arguably the worst hitting performance in his 12-season career. Why would the Cards do that at this time? And where could the Sandblaster be headed? Finalists for the BBWAA awards have been announced and there are a few surprises, not to mention several players deserving of an award who...

Roki Sasaki is the latest Japanese pitching phenom who is poised to take Major League Baseball by storm after success in NPB. How is his choice to come stateside like that of Shohei Ohtani in 2017? Is he as good as Yoshinobu Yamamoto? If so, why will Sasaki make less than $1 million in 2025? The Colorado Rockies haven't had a Japanese-born player since Kaz Matsui in 2007. Despite the need to c...