The Rockies Insider with Patrick Lyons

We’ve got ourselves a World Series, folks. Toronto scored a massive Game 1 win thanks to a first-ever pinch-hit grand slam by Addison Barger while Los Angeles pulled even thanks to a historic performance by Yoshinobu Yamamoto. How many Hall of Famers have pulled off the feats of Yoshi this postseason? And why did Shohei Ohtani sprint around the bases? Bo Bichette made his first appearance since Se...

The marriage between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nick Castellanos has appeared to run its course. If the Colorado Rockies wanted to get creative and add to their farm system, a deal could be made this winter. Who says not for a Castellanos for Antonio Senzatela trade? Do the Rockies need to make more of these kinds of deals? A pair of purple prospects have been impressing in the Arizona Fall Lea...

Amiel Sawdaye and Matt Forman are the latest names preferred by the Colorado Rockies to take over for GM Bill Schmidt. What’s Sawdaye’s experience like with Arizona? Will his connection with the DBacks since 2017 enough for understanding altitude whilst remaining outside the Rockies’ organization? Darryl Scott is reportedly out as Colorado’s pitching coach. How bleak has it been for Rockies pitche...

Dick Monfort is frustrated. His team has lost 323 games over the past three years and seems to feel like it wouldn’t have been the case were it not for large market clubs like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and other evil empires. So how could he possibly be excited to see the L.A. back in the Fall Classic? (Hint: it’s about money.) Colorado also needs to consider hiring someone with at...

The Rockies are multiple acquisitions away from changing the fate of their franchise, but Colorado has reportedly made an upgrade to their already talented international scouting department. Who is this notable addition? What’s their track record with multi-time All-Stars and top prospects? The Winter Leagues are starting up in the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Mexico amongst others. Which Roc...

Coming soon to 2001 Blake Street in Denver: Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer. What is the new role Colorado is considering adding to the front office? How could it help improve many of the behind-the-scene investments that many clubs require to be successful? Will it lead to Coors Field hosting a college bowl game? The San Francisco Giants have removed University of Tennessee head coach Tony Vit...

Colorado is expected to narrow their list of finalists this week for the open President of Baseball Operations (POBO) and General Manager (GM) position. Which name makes the most sense right now? And could they use a few off days before the 2025 World Series to make their announcement? Charlie Condon had a game to remember in the Arizona Fall League. How did he show up teammate Jared Thomas in the...

With Ryan McMahon gone, Germán Márquez set to leave in free agency and Austin Gomber already elsewhere, Colorado has $30 million gone from their payroll. The final figure will be closer to a decrease in $40 million. So how much will the Rockies add for 2026? Is there a perfect free agent match at first base just waiting to come to Denver? The 2025 season did not bring much joy to baseball loving f...

Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reported three executives have been interviewed by the Colorado Rockies. Who are these three men? Which two made the postseason in 2025? And which has already won a World Series ring? Skyler Timmins of Purple Row and the Affected by Altitude Podcast guest hosts to offer his take on the next great defensive third baseman in franchise history. Could the Rockies bring...

Warren Schaeffer hasn’t been given the keys to the Rockies clubhouse just yet. Despite getting improvements from a roster careening towards 135 losses, his future as manager of Colorado is still uncertain. What are the other candidates being bandied about? Could the coach of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville - a haven for many current Rockies - be the next to move to Denver? Kevin Henry of...

Before Eric Young Sr. and Jr. became the first father-son duo to play for the Colorado Rockies, Sandy Alomar Sr. and Jr. became the first to don the purple pinstripes. What was Sandy Sr.'s role with the club? How many decades did he contribute to professional baseball? Skyler Timmins of Purple Row and Affected By Altitude guest hosts to discuss the latest managerial opening in Major League Bas...

Orion Kerkering may be remembered for all the wrong reasons in Philadelphia after ending the Phillies with a walk-off error. Colorado, despite only a few appearances in the playoffs, have a fair share of their own moments where the pressure was too much for the player. Which Rockies eventually redeemed himself by winning a World Series? And who could have been scapegoat had the Rockies lost the 20...

The Blue Jays are in the ALCS for the first time since being led by Troy Tulowitzki in 2016. Did Tulo have the most successful career reaching the postseason after leaving Denver? Which member of the Blake Street Bombers never contributed to a playoff club after 1995? We know how poorly the Rockies pitched in 2025, but can we quantify it by individual pitches? Is there an easy solution to this bey...

Zack Rosenthal, Assistant GM and member of the Colorado Rockies going back to 2006, has resigned from his post in the team's front office. What exactly was his role with the club? And what does this mean for the next person in charge of Colorado? Warren Schaeffer may not know where he'll be coaching in 2026, but he does know that he's one of the sexiest managers in MLB according to a n...

Colorado may not have a GM or President of Baseball Operations just yet, but they have a new voice in the front office with a lot of success in his field. Should fans of the Rockies get excited for another successful businessman trying their foray into being a baseballman?  The Arizona Fall League began on Tuesday featuring a pair of prominent prospects - 1B Charlie Condon and OF Jared Thomas - on...

Arbitration projections are here and the Colorado Rockies have seven players on which they'll need to make a decision: one-year deal (or more), file for arbitration (and the always impersonal arbitration process) or non-tender the player (and say goodbye). One player looks like a no-brainer to be gone in 2026, one could be a strong candidate while a third might be dependent on his health statu...

It took three days before Colorado announced GM Bill Schmidt was stepping down from his role. It's anyone's guess as to how long before they announce his replacement atop the front office pyramid. Who are the top baseball executives from other organizations that could become the 5th Rockies GM? And is there one clear favorite already? While one former Rockie (Nick Hundley) has been viewed...

No Rockies player has ever earned a 1st or 2nd team All-MLB honors since the award was created in 2019. Will all that change with Hunter Goodman? After Cal Raleigh, who are the other catchers that could possible make the 2nd Team All-MLB over Goodman? Five teams are in search of a new manager and that doesn't even include Colorado with interim manager Warren Schaeffer and Baltimore with interi...

It may have come a few days late, but the Colorado Rockies finally announced the worst kept secret in all of baseball: Bill Schmidt is out as general manager. How bad was his tenure as the chief decision maker for the team's roster since May of 2021? Has Colorado been a 100-loss team for the past five seasons? Now we turn towards the next GM of the Rockies. Are there any indications as to who...

When will we hear from the Rockies about their plans for the future? While other clubs are making announcements about their manager and coaching staff for 2026, the Colorado Rockies are maintaining a radio silence following a 119-loss campaign. What kind of message does this send to fans? Is Colorado already doomed to fail with their next decision? Griffin Herring was the headliner for the Rockies...

Warren Schaeffer has named three target areas for the 2026 Colorado Rockies that will be up for grabs when the team descends upon Scottsdale, Arizona in February. Could Michael Toglia get another shot at first base? And will Antonio Senzatela really be relegated to the bullpen? Plenty of former Rockies will be present in the 2025 MLB Postseason. Is it possible to root for the Yankees or Red Sox in...

Colorado can no longer hurt you anymore, my dear listener. Game 162 for the Rockies was a microcosm of the entire 162-game season, the worst season ever experienced by this franchise or any other. What statistics highlight the horrendous play the most? And what have we learned from the second worst season in National League history? Warren Schaeffer had some final words for his troops on Sunday. W...

Blaine Crim continues to assert his dominance during the final few weeks of the season. Has the 28-year-old rookie done enough to earn a chance at battling for the 2026 Opening Day roster? Could Colorado go a different way at first base? Washington hired a new President of Baseball Operations who’s considered one of the top young executives in the sport. Are we hours away from the Rockies making a...

You asked for it and now you'll get it in 2026. The Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System. Regular season and postseason alike. What are the specifics? How much will this change the game? And who can make such a challenge during the game? The Chicago Cubs sold mightily at the 2021 trade deadline while the Colorado Rockies did not. The Cubs are back in the postseason while the Rockies are in t...

It's possible for the Colorado Rockies to set a new franchise record for most losses on the road in a single season less than a week after the record for most losses at home. Is there any good history on deck in Seattle and San Francisco before closing out the year? (Spoiler: Yes!) Nolan Arenado gets another major ovation from the fans in St. Louis. Is it possible his career with the Cardinals...