Last Word On Baseball

We’re getting closer to seeing spring training baseball, but sooner or later, Opening Day will be here, and this is the first month we will see baseball. While there are plenty of great free agents who are still waiting to be signed, the Colorado Rockies will look to roll out their season with a young and fresh group of eager players. Colorado has four prospects on the MLB’s … [Read more...] about What the Rockies Opening Day Lineup Could Look Like

During the 2022 offseason, third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant and the Colorado Rockies agreed upon a seven-year, $182 million contract. Since arriving in Colorado, Bryant has been severely injury-riddled. He’s played in 120 out of 324 games the past two seasons as the 2016 National League MVP has been looking to resurge. Bryant has vowed that “better days are ahead” for him … [Read more...] about Kris Bryant Is Determined for Better Days Ahead with the Rockies

The 2023 season could arguably be one of the worst in the Colorado Rockies 31-year history. Colorado had its first 100-plus loss season, finishing at 59-103. The Rockies pitching staff posted an ERA of 5.69. That’s the second-worst in franchise history. The fans in Colorado are pretty faithful, as this team has not seen the postseason since 2018, but even then, it was a quick … [Read more...] about These Rockies Prospects Must Do the Improbable

Just the other day, we watched as the 2024 Hall of Fame Class was announced. One player who will see his name end up in Cooperstown is Todd Helton, who became the second Colorado Rockies player to ever make the Hall of Fame. Helton joins Larry Walker as the only other Rockies member in Cooperstown. Players need 75 percent of the votes to be inducted. It was Helton’s sixth year … [Read more...] about Reminiscing on the Hall of Fame Career of Todd Helton

The teams whose homegrown talent stands out the most are the likes of the Atlanta Braves. They extended their talented younger players to long-term, team-friendly extensions and they have blossomed into All-Star caliber talent. While the 2023 Colorado Rockies have the most homegrown talent in the league, they are on pace for 100 losses.  According to FanGraphs, the Rockies have … [Read more...] about The Rockies’ Love/Hate Relationship with Homegrown Talent