The Colorado Rockies hired Hensley “Bam Bam” Meulens as their hitting coach following the 2022 season. Meulens spent the 2022 season as the assistant hitting coach of the New York Yankees and was the manager of the Netherlands for the 2020 Olympic baseball qualifier. The Yankees led Major League Baseball with 254 home runs in 2022 and were second with 764 RBI. The Rockies were … [Read more...] about Rockies Recipe for Reaching Next Level Offensively
Rocky Mountain High: Veteran Second Baseman Targets Stellar Season Ahead
The Colorado Rockies officially signed veteran second baseman Thairo Estrada to a one-year deal worth $1 million guaranteed with a mutual option for 2026. Estrada spent 2021-24 with the San Francisco Giants, collecting a 4.2 WAR. He has a clear path to start immediately with the Rockies alongside shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, first baseman Michael Toglia, and third baseman Ryan … [Read more...] about Rocky Mountain High: Veteran Second Baseman Targets Stellar Season Ahead
The Reasons Behind a Likely Fantasy Downfall for Rockies Shortstop in 2025
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is an interesting player to figure out in fantasy baseball. He does not walk (3.3%) and strikes out a lot (28.8%). But he hit 26 home runs in his 22 seasons, slashing .269/.295/.469 (95 wRC+). While he should have solid power and above-average speed, there are some concerning underlying metrics with Tovar. The Reasons Behind a Likely … [Read more...] about The Reasons Behind a Likely Fantasy Downfall for Rockies Shortstop in 2025
Germán Márquez’s Vital Role in the Rockies’ Rotation Performance
After a stellar 2021 by Germán Márquez, the Colorado Rockies were confident they had an ace in their rotation. It was the second full season (2018), and he showed he was capable of leading the Rockies’ rotation. Márquez went 12-11 with a 4.40 ERA and a 176:64 K: BB ratio in 180 innings pitched. He earned his first all-star appearance and threw a near no-hitter against the … [Read more...] about Germán Márquez’s Vital Role in the Rockies’ Rotation Performance
Ryan McMahon Needs to Avoid Extended Second-Half Slump
Over the past two seasons, Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon has hit at an All-Star level. But that statement should come with an asterisk. Because in each of those seasons, McMahon would consistently endure a second-half slump. His production fell off a cliff once the Midsummer Classic passed. Since Nolan Arenado was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, McMahon has … [Read more...] about Ryan McMahon Needs to Avoid Extended Second-Half Slump