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Mar 11, 2024
Affected by Altitude: Springing Forward with Spring Training Updates

Affected by Altitude: Springing Forward with Spring Training Updates

Photo by Aaron Doster/ Evan and Skyler discuss the top 30 Rockies prospects, the Spring Breakout roster, and how our guys are doing so far this spring! For more information on the future of podcasts here at Purple Row, please click here! ★ ★ ★ The podcast Affected by Altitude is hosted by Purple Row staff writers Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, who are incredibly proud and excited to be lending their voices to more great Rockies content for you to enjoy. Joining Evan and Skyler is a rotating cast of guests hosts to talk shop about everyone’s favorite purple...
Mar 11, 2024
State of the Position, 2024: Outfield

State of the Position, 2024: Outfield

Photo by Dustin Bradford/ Jones and Doyle became starters last year. Can they stay? And who will join them this year? Can you name the Colorado Rockies starting outfielders on Opening Day in 2023? I would have definitely gotten it wrong. From left to right, Harold Castro, Yonathan Daza and Kris Bryant made up the outfield on March 30 in San Diego. Jurickson Profar, who was signed nine days before the season started, took over for Castro in left by the fourth game. Of the four, only Bryant is still with the team, and he’s transitioning back to the infield and is...
Mar 11, 2024
Monday Rockpile: Aaron Schunk is interviewing for the utility role this spring

Monday Rockpile: Aaron Schunk is interviewing for the utility role this spring

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, March 11th, 2024 When pitchers and catchers first reported to Salt River Fields at Talking stick a few weeks ago, I broke down some of the storylines for fans of the Colorado Rockies to follow during spring training. One such storyline was the battle for backup positions on the Rockies’ Opening Day 26-man roster. When it came to the utility-man spot for the 2024 Rockies, I posited that the position was incumbent Alan Trejo’s to lose. Although he was outrighted off the roster this...
Mar 10, 2024
Colorado Rockies Spring Training game no. 17 thread: Ryan Feltner vs. Jakob Junis

Colorado Rockies Spring Training game no. 17 thread: Ryan Feltner vs. Jakob Junis

Photo by Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/ Feltner will continue making his case to be part of the Rockies’ starting rotation. Today, the Colorado Rockies (8-6) welcome the Milwaukee Brewers (7-9) to Salt River Fields. Jakob Junis will take the mound for the Brewers while Ryan Feltner will start for the Colorado Rockies. First Pitch: 2:10 MDT TV: Not available Radio: KOA Lineups For the visiting Brewers Sundays are better with baseball : @ESPNMilwaukee pic.twitter.com/Tvca7hmFzj— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) March 10, 2024 And the home Rockies: #Rockies vs....
Mar 9, 2024
Colorado Rockies Spring Training game no. 16 thread: Dakota Hudson vs Jameson Taillon

Colorado Rockies Spring Training game no. 16 thread: Dakota Hudson vs Jameson Taillon

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports The right-hander continues his quest to make the Rockies’ starting rotation The Colorado Rockies travel to Mesa again to take on the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park. Dakota Hudson will take the mound for the Rox, continuing his quest to snag a spot in the starting rotation. Hudson also faced the Cubs on February 29th at Sloan, where he allowed one hit and two walks while striking out one in one inning of work. In his last outing against the San Francisco Giants on March 4, he allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits while walking three and...
Mar 9, 2024
Weekend Rockpile: Colorado Rockies Weekend Discussion Thread: March 2-3, 2024

Weekend Rockpile: Colorado Rockies Weekend Discussion Thread: March 2-3, 2024

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post This weekend, we’ll see more spring training baseball. Let the games continue! So far, the Rockies are 8-5 in their spring training games – not that it means anything, but let us enjoy these good times while we can. Dakota Hudson is projected to start today’s game against for the Colorado Rockies with Jameson Taillon taking the mound for the home Chicago Cubs. It’s going to be another good weekend to watch baseball. ★★★ Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
Mar 8, 2024
Colorado Rockies Spring Training game no. 15 thread: Austin Gomber vs. José Soriano

Colorado Rockies Spring Training game no. 15 thread: Austin Gomber vs. José Soriano

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Gomber looks to get back on track against the Angels After Inclement weather canceled their game on Thursday, the Colorado Rockies head to Tempe, Arizona, to face off against the Los Angeles Angels. Austin Gomber (0-1, 19.29 ERA), looks to bounce back after a rough spring outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 3. In 1 1⁄3 innings he allowed five runs on seven hits on just 11 pitches. Manny Randhawa laid out the rest of the Rockies' pitching plans for today. With the rainout today, here's how the pitching lines up...
Mar 8, 2024
State of the Position, 2024: Shortstop

State of the Position, 2024: Shortstop

Photo by G Fiume/ Tovar will once again be the starter at shortstop and try to build on a solid rookie season The shortstop position is set for the near future, with the 22-year-old Ezequiel Tovar at the helm. Last season, Tovar broke camp as the starter and played 153 games last year as a rookie for the Rockies. Besides Tovar, the Rockies will have a few options within the organization, including prospects and non-roster invitees, behind him in case depth is needed during the marathon season. The Starter Ezequiel Tovar is back as the starting shortstop this year for...
Mar 7, 2024
Colorado Rockies Spring Training game no. 14 thread: Cole Ragans vs. Cal Quantrill

Colorado Rockies Spring Training game no. 14 thread: Cole Ragans vs. Cal Quantrill

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Quantrill will make his second spring training appearance today. Today, the Colorado Rockies (8-4-1) welcome the Kansas City Royals (9-4) to Salt River Fields. Cole Ragans will take the mound for the Rangers while Cal Quantrill will start for the Colorado Rockies. First Pitch: 1:30 PM MDT due to a weather delay TV: Not available Radio: MLB.com Lineups For the visiting Royals: Cole Ragans is back on the bump as we head to Scottsdale to take on the Rockies. pic.twitter.com/qyGOf3oRGx— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) March 7,...
Mar 7, 2024
Every Rockie Ever Podcast: Preston Wilson and Dexter Fowler

Every Rockie Ever Podcast: Preston Wilson and Dexter Fowler

Photo by Brian Bahr/ Skyler and Dustin look back on a couple of former center fielders for the Rockies Every Rockie Ever is a show under the Rocky Mountain Rooftop banner where brothers Skyler and Dustin Timmins sit down and talk about every player to suit up for the Colorado Rockies to share memories and the legacy of their careers. 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...
Mar 7, 2024
Colorado Rockies announce Spring Breakout roster

Colorado Rockies announce Spring Breakout roster

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Some of the Rockies’ top prospects will take the spotlight on March 16. This morning, the MLB Network revealed all 30 rosters for the coming “Spring Breakout,” series of games designed to showcase some of the best young talent in baseball. Lineups relied primarily on MLB Pipeline rankings, which were updated earlier this week, though teams were allowed to make some adjustments. Read the Colorado Rockies’ 2024 MLB Pipeline Top 30 Prospects list here. Here’s what the Rockies’ roster looks like. PITCHERS Zach Agnos,...
Mar 7, 2024
State of the Position, 2024: Third Base

State of the Position, 2024: Third Base

Photo by Matthew Stockman/ RyMac’s the guy, but will Montero get a look? Third base, like so many of the infield positions of the Colorado Rockies, is pretty much set entering the 2024 season. There’s little question as to who will get the nod to start the season, but far more questions about who could be the next man up. Ryan McMahon is once again the guy, but what happens next? The Starter “Mac” is back, to the surprise of no one. He’s entering the third of a six-year contract extension and isn’t going anywhere — nor should he. After all, he’s been an...
Mar 7, 2024
Thursday Rockpile: Three worst-case scenarios for the Rockies in 2024

Thursday Rockpile: Three worst-case scenarios for the Rockies in 2024

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, March 7, 2024 Spring Training is a time for all MLB teams to be optimistic, and the Colorado Rockies are no different to start the 2024 season. Prospects like Jordan Beck and Jaden Hill are garnering attention in the first big-league camp experiences – giving many fans hope for the future of the franchise. But make no mistake about it, the Rockies are still set-up to struggle at the Major League level this year. After a franchise-record 103 losses in the previous year, it’s hard...
Mar 6, 2024
Colorado Rockies Spring Training game no. 13 thread: Andrew Heaney vs. Kyle Freeland

Colorado Rockies Spring Training game no. 13 thread: Andrew Heaney vs. Kyle Freeland

Photo by Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/ Freeland will make his second spring training appearance today. Today, the Colorado Rockies (8-4) welcome the 2023 World Series Champion Texas Rangers Seattle Mariners (7-4) to Salt River Fields. Andrew Heaney will take the mound for the Rangers while Kyle Freeland will start for the Colorado Rockies. First Pitch: 1:10 PM MDT TV: Not available Radio: MLB.com Lineups For the visiting Rangers: Rangers lineup for March 6, 2024 at Colorado. A live audio webcast of today's game will be available for streaming on...
Mar 6, 2024
State of the position, 2024: Second Base

State of the position, 2024: Second Base

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post While Brendan Rodgers still has plenty of upside, Adael Amador has emerged as the next starter at the position. We don’t need to completely revisit the history of the second base position since the departure of D.J. LeMahieu following the 2018 season. But, to make a long story short, the Colorado Rockies had a very clear heir at the time and have also not posted a winning record since then. That heir is still in place, with the organization banking on him reaching his All-Star potential any time now. However, as the years have...