The Rockies Insider with Patrick Lyons

Colorado was four outs away from getting no-hit for the first time since 2014 (coincidentally also at Dodger Stadium). Tyler Freeman singled in the eighth inning with two outs and even managed to reach second base during the 3-1 game. How winnable was this near no-no? And how bad has it gotten for the Rockies in Los Angeles?

Kyle Freeland owns a few Colorado records already. When he takes the mound for his next start, where will end up on the all-time record books? Is it possible for him to get to no. 1 on the strikeout list ahead...

The Colorado Rockies currently have 13 players on the injured list, including an entire starting outfield's worth. TJ Rumfield, the club's most potent bat with Mickey Moniak on the shelf, got plunked on the right hand Monday night in LA. What did the x-rays determine? And how will this impact his chances at receiving NL Rookie of the Year Award attention?

Despite being no-hit through the middle of a lot of games the past few seasons, Colorado has not been no-hit since Clayton Kershaw shut them down in 2014. How many teams have been no-hit more recently than the...

After a solid month of April that nearly saw the club reach . 500, May has been brutal for the Colorado Rockies in every fashion. How awful has the starting pitching been? Who's the latest to go down to injury? How many consecutive games did the Rox fail to homer?

Two-thirds (67%) of all home runs hit by Colorado have come from three players: Mickey Moniak (12), Hunter Goodman (11) and TJ Rumfield (7). Is there still a dinger drought to keep an eye on?

Plus, Chad Stevens makes his Rockies debut, Brett Sullivan pitches again and the 2022 draft class takes...

Colorado had a chance to win their first series in May after taking Game 1 against the Texas Rangers, a club they've performed rather well against at Coors Field historically. Then came a 10-0 shellacking and a rough loss on Wednesday in the rubber match. And when was the last time the Rockies hit a home run?

Tanner Gordon did his best job to eat innings during Tuesday's loss. Gordon received praise from manager Warren Schaeffer for doing what no one has done since 1989. What else did Gordon do for the first time since Colorado's inaugural season?

The hottest commodity at this year's trade deadline may be Antonio Senzatela, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The converted reliever is in the final year of a contract that will pay him $12 million this year. What does that lofty price tag mean for the Rockies return? And will we have to wait closer to the August 3rd deadline to see what Colorado gets back in a trade?

Ethan Holliday continues to rake at Low-A Fresno, adding the first multi-homer game of his career. But will it be Cole Carrigg that prospect pundits begin to start paying...

Sterlin Thompson is the latest prospect to join the Colorado Rockies hype train. The 31st overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft - which was given to the Rockies when Trevor Story decline a qualifying offer - has performed rather well the past two seasons in Triple-A. What history did he make on Friday night?

The Rocky Mountain Showdown was a let down for Colorado who lost the series with Arizona and went back to a 100-loss pace. When we get expansion in the coming years, there are strong odds that these two teams do not meet during...

Chase Dollander exited Thursday's game in Pittsburgh during the second inning with what's been described as arm tightness. More information is on the way in coming days, but the notable drop in velocity has many holding their breath. What are the silver linings right now?

Ezequiel Tovar is batting .199 with a .522 OPS. He's chasing pitches outside the strike zone more than any hitter in the league. How worried should we be? And could be as simple as giving him a day off?

Plus, Erasmo Ramirez makes noise in the Triple-A rotation, Jake McCarthy heats up...

Paul Skenes was nearly no-hittable in his last start against the Arizona Diamondbacks and on Tuesday, he nearly completed the task against another NL West club. It wasn't until the 7th inning when Mickey Moniak slashed a single to left that the no-hit bid from Paul Skenes was over. If you saw the play, do you think Oneil Cruz should have made that catch?

One day prior to the Rockies 3-1 loss to the Pirates, it was the 30th anniversary of the first no-hitter ever thrown against Colorado. Who accomplished the feat first? And how many have...

Michael Lorenzen has been a bit unlucky when you break down the numbers. BABIP, xSLG and a few other statistics suggest he hasn't been quite as bad as his 6.92 ERA would suggest. Is he ready to turn a corner on Tuesday against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates?

When the breaking news of a two-time NL Gold Glove Award winner was getting traded on Saturday, there was a split second where Brenton Doyle was no longer a Rockie. However, it was Patrick Bailey of the San Francisco Giants who was traded to the Cleveland Guardians. In exchange...

A series loss in Philadelphia didn't help the Colorado Rockies feel better about their 2026, especially as a win by the San Francisco Giants on Sunday put the Rox back in last place in the NL West. Entering Mother's Day, he remarkable was it for Colorado to be in 4th place this late in the season?

Warren Schaeffer's club has played a lot better on the road overall. A nail biter on Friday that should have been a blowout felt more like a moral victory than a real one. How much better are the Rockies on the road...

Colorado was one Juan Soto at-bat away from being swept by the New York Mets and extending their losing streak to seven games. However, Brennan Bernardino did his job (and did it well) and Jake McCarthy continued to rake. Was his eighth-inning grand slam fair or foul?

Concern over Ethan Holliday's debut over 18 games last year were overblown. Now, with his first offseason as a professional to tinker with his All-Star father (Matt) and big league brother (Jackson), Ethan is showing why he was selected 4th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft. How staggering has his improvement been...

Colorado struck a minor league deal with two-time All-Star Jordan Romano this week. After saving four games with the Los Angeles Angels already this season, bringing his career total to 117 saves, Romano could become the latest reliever to find success in the Rockies bullpen. Can the new pitching coaches turn him around in the same way they did Antonio Senzatela?

It was a cold one on Wednesday night in Denver. But was it the coldest this season? And why are Mets always in town for awful weather?

Plus, Blake Snell gets pranked by his own...

Tomoyuki Sugano had no-hit stuff on Monday night and nearly matched a feat set only by Japanese Baseball Hall of Famer Hideo Nomo. Sugano, looking to be the first to throw a no-hitter for the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, fell short of the no-no, but proved why he's been Paul DePodesta's best signing. Has the pitching been a strength for Colorado overall?

Mickey Moniak continues to rake. Were it not for an IL stint to start the year, he would be tops in terms of OPS in the National League. Would trading Moniak makes sense for...

Chase Dollander quickly became a darling of baseball fans around the country looking for the next great young pitcher thanks to an outstanding month of April. His first start of the year produced seven scoreless innings on the road against the New York Mets. Yet, reliever Brennan Bernardino opened Saturday's contest with Atlanta. How'd he fare? Is Colorado doing more damage by not letting Dollander start the game?

Walt Weiss managed the Rockies for four years and built the foundation for consecutive postseason clubs in 2017-18. How was his first return to Denver as a big league...

Entering the day at 14-17, the Colorado Rockies had won more games in April (13) for the first time since April 2018, their last year going to the postseason. A winning road trip (4-2) and a spot as the 4th-place club in the National League West suggest everything is pointing upward. How close did they come to winning another road series on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds?

Despite this early success, ESPN still has the Rockies as the worst team in MLB. Why? And is it crazy to think that maybe Colorado deserves to be 30th still? What needs...

Since the departures of the Trevor Story and Nolan Arenado, the Colorado Rockies have consistent had players with one year of notable success followed by a crater the next. Brendan Rodgers, Nolan Jones and Michael Toglia as well Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar last season. Hunter Goodman, the latest breakout player for Colorado, is bucking the trend.

Goodman hit two home runs during Wednesday's beatdown of the Cincinnati Reds on the road. Where does he rank among NL leaders in homers? What statistics has the Rockies as the most potent offense in all of MLB?

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Stars in one sport are often successful in others. Baseball has long had athletes who opted to play the national pastime over football, basketball and the like. Which members of the Colorado Rockies had a history of playing quarterback at a high level? What Super Bowl winning QB played in the minors for the Rockies? And who did you have no idea was drafted by Colorado from the NFL Draft?

Plus, Colorado's ABS strategy, probable pitchers for the three game series in Cincinnati and the newest Reds star worth watching.

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The Colorado Rockies of 2026 are nowhere near the Rox of 2025. Now sitting at 13-16 after a three-game sweep against the last-place New York Mets, including wins in both ends of a doubleheader on Sunday, Colorado feels nothing like the crew that nearly set an MLB record for most losses in a season. How else are things different from 2025?

Chase Dollander is on another level. The 24-year-old has been on another level all season long, but in Game 2 against the Mets on Sunday he secured a place in the rotation and atop the mantle of baseball's favorite new...

Colorado was three outs away from finishing their homestand against NL West rivals the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres with a winning record. Victor Vodnik gave up five runs and erased a win, plus a series win over the Friars. Did a transaction on Thursday bring in his replacement as closer?

Mickey Moniak had another two-homer game, his third of the season, tying him with Max Muncy for most in all of MLB this season. Whose franchise record is he on-pace to demolish? And could he become Colorado's best trade chip this summer?

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The Colorado Rockies still may not be a good team, but they are better than when they lost 119-games last season. Does manager Warren Schaeffer deserve more credit for this? Can we confidently say he'll back in 2027 already? And is there a chance he receives some down-ballot votes for NL Manager of the Year?

Colorado received good money for 40% of their franchise thanks to the Penner Sports Group. How much will the family of Peter Seidler be received for the San Diego Padres? Is the price tag unfathomable when thinking about how bad the franchise was a...

The Colorado Rockies are not the same 119-loss team from a season ago. They also aren't going to make the postseason this year either. However, they are the first National League team to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2026. And they're also the first to win consecutive games against LA. Could they take a series from the Dodgers for the first time in years?

Dalton Rushing made comments following a Rockies win on Saturday accusing Colorado of "fishy" behavior. Did he explain away those comments in his own critique? And how did the Rox celebrate at the...

Chase Dollander looked remarkable on the road once again as he helped the Colorado Rockies snap their six-game losing streak on Thursday night against the Houston Astros. How incredible has he been on the road? Will he finally get a chance to start during the upcoming homestand?

Tomoyuki Sugano does not have a favorable record against Shohei Ohtani, but the sample size is small. Has Kyle Tucker become the best hitter in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup or is it someone younger and less notable? What should you watch out for with the invasion of a popular...

The starting rotation of the Colorado Rockies has been a hodgepodge, from tons of success (Kyle Freeland and Tomoyuki Sugano) to disappointment (Michael Lorenzen and Jose Quintana). With Q returning and K-Free going to the IL, how concerned should you be about the starting corps? Will this be a long-term injury for Freeland?

Antonio Senzatela has been remarkable this season: 12.1 IP, 0 R. He has a club option of $14 million for 2027. Freeland, however, has a vesting option that will only trigger if he reaches 170 innings and that seems unlikely now. Is it probably that Senza returns and not...

The Colorado Rockies are not a laughingstock. They may be the worst team in Denver sports right now, but they are helping elevate this era with the incredible success of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Pioneers hockey and much more. Will competition between the Kroenkes and the Penners lead the Rockies to holding up their end of the bargain with fans?

Tommy John surgery dates back to 1974. The second surgery wasn't even until 1978. Who was the first member of the Colorado Rockies to need repair on their UCL? What day in team history featured four TJs...

After an impressive 6-6 start to the season, news came out of Coors Field over the weekend that the Penner Sports Group, part owners of the Denver Broncos, were purchasing a 40% stake of the Colorado Rockies to become the largest minority owner of the club. What will this mean for the Rox? Can we expect this to result in another Rocktober run to the World Series?

Just when life seemed good, a pair of walk-off losses to the San Diego Padres on back-to-back nights stuck a dagger in the hearts of Rockies fans everywhere. Why was the...

A lot of unexpected things have been happening for the Colorado Rockies early in the 2026 season. If its a sign of things to come, then a lot of firsts will happen this year. When was the last time a player hit for the cycle with or against the Rockies? Will that drought end?

Colorado hasn't had a complete game since Chad Kuhl's magical night against the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022. Why is the current rotation - and current successful bullpen - poised for a CGSO at some point?

Plus, Connor Joe returns to the Majors...

Bring out the brooms because the Colorado Rockies have taken all three games from the Houston Astros for the first time since 2012 (when they were still in the National League)! How did the Rox manage such a triumphant win on Wednesday? And which reliever got his first save of the season?

The rebuilding plan was one slated for 3-4 years by President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta and GM Josh Byrnes. With a 6-6 record and only 1 game out from the final NL Wild Card spot, is Colorado actually ahead of schedule? Is it too early to...

It's been nearly two weeks of the ABS Challenge System in MLB so far and the numbers are in: Colorado is not very aggressive when batting. But on defense, they've been one of the best in the sport. Could this trend continue? Who's been successful and who hasn't for the Rockies?

The first challenge in team history was veteran starter Jose Quintana. Will we see pitchers challenge any more for Colorado? And which two relievers have already said they will not be challenging?

Plus, Germán Márquez wins his first game away for the Ro...

Colorado put up 8 runs during Monday's win over the Houston Astros, but it came in front of only 16K fans. Is that the lowest attended game in franchise history? (Yes. It is.) Should we think this downward trend will continue through another 100-loss season?

Walker Monfort has been pushing all the right buttons since being handed the reins by his father Dick Monfort. What eye-popping quote came from the elder Monfort in a recent Denver Post article? And does the family truly want to build a winner?

Plus, Zac Veen and Blaine Crim return to...

The year was 2000. Mike Hampton and Denny Neagle hadn't happened to the Colorado Rockies yet. Masato Yoshii had been acquired from the New York Mets to become the first Japanese-born starting pitcher in Rockies history. Flash forward a quarter of a century and now Colorado has finally signed a Japanese-born pitcher: legendary NPB ace Tomoyuki Sugano. How did he fare in his Coors Field debut on Sunday? What history did he make?

The Opening Weekend at Coors Field was a letdown thanks in part to the Philadelphia Phillies talented squad, a weak Rockies offense and a historically...

Hope springs eternal and spring is springing to Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies home opener. A new front office, roster and menu options has 2026 feeling a bit different and bit more hopeful. What were the big roster changes ahead of the series with the Philadelphia Phillies?

KOA Radio auditioned four voices to join Jack Corrigan in the play-by-play booth during spring training. Now, they've made their decision. Who will you be hearing every night this summer alongside Corrigan? And why might his voice sound a bit familiar?

Plus, MLB makes the 9-9-9 Challenge...

After going 0-3 against the Miami Marlins, did anyone think the Colorado Rockies had a chance against the Toronto Blue Jays on the road? That's why you play the games and why the Rockies will not be what we saw in 2025. How did they manage to win a one-run game in extra inningg?

Warren Schaeffer referenced Kyle Freeland as the team's captain, albeit unofficially. Why does this make so much sense right now? And what did K-Free do to earn such praise on Wednesday?

Plus, Tyler Freeman makes a memorable debut, Ryan Feltner gets tagged...

The Colorado Rockies had won a single game at the Rogers Centre entering Monday. By the end of the night, they had their second with a huge 14-5 victory over the reigning American League Champs, the Toronto Blue Jays. Who had the biggest performance? How rare was it to have so many with multi-hit efforts on the road?

The starting pitching hasn't finished five innings yet despite being effective enough to not walk away with massive earned run averages. Which reliever went 4 solid innings to earn the win in Toronto?

Plus, injury updates on four...

Colorado might be "Here For The Climb," but a stumble out the gate during a 3-game Opening Weekend series with the Miami Marlins doesn't change much for their future plans. Did the Rockies follow through on striking out less and putting the ball in play more? After Warren Schaeffer said they'd steal more bases, did they actually do it?

The bullpen was the highlight after the offense went 1-for-20 with runners in scoring position. Who was the biggest surprise and why was absolutely Antonio Senzatela and his 2.2 scoreless innings?

Plus, Mickey Moniak begins the year...

For the second consecutive year, Colorado has to wait an extra day for their first game of the season. How many years in a row has there been a different left fielder? What's the best stat to suggest the Rockies will beat the Marlins on Opening Day?

Though it feels like a lot of notable players for Colorado begin the season on the IL, several may end up getting ticketed for Triple-A Albuquerque when they return. What pitcher was added to the 40-man roster on Thursday? Are we more likely to see him as a starter or...

Pete Crow-Armstrong is the latest young player to earn over $100 million in guarantee money before reaching free agency. Could the Colorado Rockies join the fray and hand out an extension to one of their top players?

Ezequiel Tovar is the most recent player to receive an extension from the Rockies. Despite being signed through his age-29 season, could Dick Monfort sign him to an even longer deal in the same way the team did for Troy Tulowitzki and Todd Helton?

Plus, the issues with a Chase Dollander or Hunter Goodman extension, why an extension for...

As the Opening Day roster comes into form, it looks like manager Warren Schaeffer wants his Colorado Rockies to carry a pair of long relievers in the form of Antonio Senzatela and Chase Dollander. Good for them, bad for a pair of relievers. Why is Seth Halvorson and Jaden Hill ticketed for Albuquerque?

Spring numbers for the offense was good, especially the stolen bases. But is there a serious problem lurking for the Rockies? Will the steals dry up come regular season?

Plus, a Rockies' prospect from 2025 breaks a spring training stolen base record in 2026...

Never before have the Colorado Rockies spent $50 million on starting pitching. While more than half that expenditure will go to Kyle Freeland ($16 million) and Antonio Senzatela ($12 million) - who may not make a single start this year - there was still about $20 million going to a trio of pitchers. Where does that rank in terms of most expensive rotations in the NL?

Colorado's new rotation feels a lot better than the one that finished the 2025. But it is a lot better than the one they started 2025 with, at least in terms of expectations? Could a successful season...

Just when we thought the Opening Day roster wouldn't get announced until closer to Friday's first regular season contest against the Miami Marlins, Warren Schaeffer announces a good majority of the players for the 26-man roster. Who's the biggest surprise to make club? And who might not be healthy enough right away?

The starting rotation was mostly set with four veterans north of 30 years old set to occupy most spots. So was it Ryan Feltner or Chase Dollander who got cut from the team? It couldn't have been both; could it have been neither?

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The biggest minor league game of the season is upon us: Spring Breakout 2026. What should you expect to see on Saturday from the top Colorado Rockies prospects against the Arizona Diamondbacks best and brightest?

For every name in which you're familiar, there's another you may not be aware of, nor have you seen them play before. Who do you need to key an eye on? Which future Rockeis will get an opportunity to pitch?

Plus, major changes to Spring Breakout 2026 (it's a tournament!) and the most intriguing prospect group for Colorado.

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