Skyler and Evan record on Monday morning after a busy weekend to discuss the state of the Colorado Rockies. The rotation is starting to round into better form but there is still much to be desired from the staff. Ryan Feltner stands out as the best of the bunch with the highest potential for the season. Meanwhile, slumping Rockies like Nolan Jones and Brendan Rodgers are starting to find their stride while guys like Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar are showing improvement from 2023 at the...

In 2005, Clint Barmes etched his name forever in the annals of Rockies history and the hearts of many fans. An Opening Day walk-off home run highlighted the incredible start to a promising career. Unfortunately, a broken collar bone in 2005 from a freak injury derailed his career and hindered him from reaching the potential that he always showed. Still, he was a true professional and played the game hard, which endured him to fans wherever he went. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In this new episode of Affected by Altitude, Skyler and Evan's internet battle the high winds and the threat of no electricity to talk about the Rockies' first road trip and the adversity they are facing early on. They talk about Nolan Jones's struggles along with the booing that Kris Bryant is facing from Rockies fans for his rough start to the season. Then, they pivot to celebrating the hot start by Chuck Nazty while talking about the grand old time that Ryan McMahon had during the Coors...

This week Skyler and Evan discuss the disastrous start to the Colorado Rockies' season in which they were absolutely trounced in their Opening Day matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-1 in the desert. Leading up to that, the Rockies made several roster decisions including adding Alan Trejo and Victor Vodnik to the Opening Day roster and designating prospect Warming Bernabel for assignment. The Rockies also announced the cable option for watching games this season. Meanwhile, owner Dick...

In this new round of Guess the Rockie, Skyler and Dustin put their player knowledge to the test. Skyler selected four position players while Dustin selected four pitchers. The caveat is that the players couldn't have appeared in more than two seasons with the team. They have fun trying to remember players from the early 90s while also reminiscing about players that might be better forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan sits down with Aaron Croom, Partner Services and Mascot Coordinator for the Colorado Rockies' High-A affiliate Spokane Indians. They discuss the Indians' history, public outreach, what the job entails, and mascot performances! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the rare supplemental episode to this week's podcast, Skyler and Evan discuss all the news the Colorado Rockies dared to have happen after they recorded! A confusing trade for 1B/OF Jake Cave--who is likely to be on the Opening Day roster as the backup outfielder--kicks us off, as well as the announcement of the Opening Day rotation. Meanwhile, the Rockies did a smart thing and locked down sophomore shortstop Ezequiel Tovar for the long term with a seven year, $63.5 million dollar deal and...

Skyler and Evan dive deep into the Colorado Rockies bringing in a second outfielder named Jones in the waning days of spring training. OF/SS Greg Jones arrives from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitching prospect Joe Rock and we're just as confused as you are. Meanwhile, hitting coach Hensley Meulens is working to install a new philosophy that will help the Rockies cut down on strikeouts and Ryan McMahon is quietly having an excellent spring. Finally, we take a look at how we think the...

The Colorado Rockies made a head-scratching move on Thursday when they traded away prospect Joe Rock to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for 26-year-old utility prospect Greg Jones. Skyler tries to break down the trade and offer his thoughts on the move and initial reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skyler and Evan discuss the first ever Spring Breakout game for the Colorado Rockies. The top prospects showcased their stuff in a seven inning exhibition that gives Rockies fans a lot to be excited for when it comes to the future. Meanwhile, what are we delighted to see and what are we a bit worried about so far this spring as we enter the final stretch? Also discussed is the potential Bud Black extension brewing and the often unfair ratings of Rockies players in MLB The Show. Learn more...

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the newly released top 30 prospect rankings from MLB for the Colorado Rockies, as well as the upcoming Spring Breakout game's roster. Meanwhile, we're about halfway through spring training and the roster is beginning to take shape. How are the position players and pitchers looking so far? Who is winning position battles and who will likely be on the Opening Day 26-man roster come end of March? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode of Every Rockie Ever, Skyler and Dustin look back on a pair of center fielders from Rockies past. They marvel at the incredible 2003 season of Preston Wilson in the lone All-Star season of his career when he led the NL with 143 RBI. Unfortunately, injuries plagued the rest of his career after that but he still left a lasting impact on Rockies history during his brief. They then talk about Dexter Fowler, his quest to becoming a switch hitter as well as reliving his...

This week Skyler and Evan take the time to break down what Kris Bryant actually said about his decision to join the Colorado Rockies back in 2022 that had fans up in arms over the last week. Meanwhile, the first full week of spring training is over and there are some trends emerging in Rockies camp. Plus, Sam Hilliard is back and Kyle Freeland looks dang good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan are joined by friend of the show Patrick Lyons now that spring training 2024 for the Colorado Rockies is officially underway! The first handful of spring games are in the books and the youth movement is showing out. Who have we been impressed by and who are we focused on so far? Meanwhile, we have a darn-near 30-minute conversation about pants. That’s the kind of transparency you’re only going to get from Nike and Major League Baseball’s partnership! We round things...

In this week's episode, Evan and Skyler celebrate 100 episodes of your favorite Colorado Rockies podcast with a special guest! Original host Mac Wilcox is back for this monumental occasion! The reunited fellas discuss the Rockies TV options that are now cemented, injuries going into spring training, and the departure of the always delightful Jenny Cavnar for an amazing opportunity. We also discuss just how awful (extremely) the new MLB uniforms from Nike and Fanatics are! We wrap things up in...

*Editors Note: Stephen had some audio issues with his mic since he was using a new computer setup and he does apologize for that. We appreciate him stopping by nonetheless!* Baseball season is just about to start and our pal Stephen Rice, voice of the Fresno Grizzlies, stops by to chat about his excitement for the Rockies minor league system, prospects he's excited to potentially see with the Grizzlies this season, the new coaching staff as well as all the great promotions happening in...

In 1993, the newly born Colorado Rockies were about to begin their first season in MLB, One of the very first moves they had made in the 1992 offseason was the hiring on their first manager in team history: Don Baylor. For the first six years of their existence, Baylor captained the ship helping lay a foundation for Rockies baseball that has persevered over 30 years. Skyler and Dustin look back on not only his time as the manager, but his legacy as a player, a leader, and most importantly as...

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the potential details of the Colorado Rockies streaming their games blackout free on MLB.tv this year but with no local deal in place. They also discuss the minor league signing of Bradley Zimmer to compete for the fourth outfield spot. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox are going to introduce us to a "Hard Knocks" style behind-the-scenes show for baseball. Would you watch a Rockies version? What kind of Rockies content would you want to see on a streaming...

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the announced non-roster invites for the rapidly approaching spring training! Who have the Colorado Rockies brought to camp that are not currently on the 40-man roster? Who are the snubs, and who are we most looking forward to seeing? We also build a starting lineup using the non-roster invitees! Meanwhile, the Rockies have announced their organizational and minor league coaching staffs and Nolan Jones is being pegged as a potential breakout star in 2024....

An inability to draw top-tier free agents to the thin air of Coors Field has been a struggle for the Rockies for decades. However, in 2001 the team took a gamble and spent big on a pair of pitchers. Mike Hampton was signed to a 8-year deal while Denny Neagle signed a 5-year deal. Despite the effort to bolster the rotation, both pitchers failed to deliver on their respective contracts. Later in 2015, the team spent $5 million on Kyle Kendrick to eat innings, but it was one the worst pitching...

This week Skyler and Evan sit down after some time has passed to discuss how they feel and how Colorado Rockies faithful feel now that Todd Helton is a Hall of Famer. Meanwhile, Rockies Fest has returned to Colorado after a four year hiatus and Evan discusses his experiences there including player meetings, autographs, and panels. It was nice to see fans getting happy and excited for their Rockies after a tough 2023. Finally we round things out with what we learned at Rockies fest--like the...

There is no joke in the episode title because at long last Todd Helton has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Helton is the all-time best player of the Colorado Rockies and is now deservedly recognized as one of the best overall baseball players of all time. Evan and Skyler are joined by Dustin Timmins to discuss this momentous occasion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Skyler and Evan break down the key international free agents for the Colorado Rockies after the signing period in Ashly Andujar, Oscar Pujols, and many others. After that it's time to discuss prospect rankings from Baseball America, PuRPs, and the upcoming MLB Pipeline rankings. Who are we the most excited to watch in 2024? Who are our favorite prospects? If there was ever a time to get into minor league baseball, it's right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Following the 2017 season, Jeff Bridich and the Colorado Rockies decided to spend $106 million dollars on the bullpen, signing Jake McGee, Bryan Shaw, and Wade Davis. Unfortunately for the Rockies, none of the players finished out their contract as ineffectiveness, injury, and other circumstances forced the Rockies to cut ties with each of them. Skyler and Dustin do their best to reflect on the initial hopeful reactions to the signings and lament that none of the deals made the most sense...