DNVR Colorado Rockies Podcast

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Hilliard makes more progress and the return of Taco’s Or Tears Mar 24, 2022

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With an opposite field home run on Wednesday, Sam Hilliard may have put himself out in front for the center field role. Yonathan Daza has only recently reported to camp while Garrett Hampson has been showing well through four games thus far.

Hear audio from Kris Bryant following his first game and first base hit with Colorado. Kyle Freeland discusses getting ready in time for Opening Day and bench coach Mike Redmond shares thoughts on both players.

Noah Yingling from RoxPile and Call To The Pen joins the podcast to determine if one reliever could join the starting rotation in 2023 before we play a round of everyone's favorite Rockies' trivia game, Taco's Or Tears.

"Colorado Rockies 2022 player projections: Lucas Gilbreath" by Noah Yingling

"The best players to play a year or less for the Colorado Rockies" by Noah Yingling

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Freeland & Bryant make interesting Spring Training debut Mar 23, 2022

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Kyle Freeland unveiled his new changeup grip against Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels. Kris Bryant made his Rockies' debut and looked sharp at the plate.

The batting lineup on Tuesday may be what we get on Opening Day. Patrick Lyons breaks down a few simple alternatives that we could also see this season.

"Banter From The Bench: Garrett Hampson adds bulk to bag of tricks" by Patrick Lyons

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Ryan McMahon receives six-year, $70 million contract extension Mar 22, 2022

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New day, new contract for another member of the Colorado Rockies. Ryan McMahon gets $70 million over the next six years to stay in Denver. But there's a catch...

How does this signing impact the future third basemen waiting in the minor leagues? And where does this offseason's spending rank among the greatest in franchise history?

"Spring Training Notebook: Rolison rebounds despite dose of bad luck in 2021" by Patrick Lyons

Isotopes' Wynton Bernard done it all: world traveler, MVP and Family Feud -DNVR Sports channel

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More Kris Bryant reaction and Trevor Story to the Boston Red Sox Mar 21, 2022

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We've got Spring Training updates on Rockies' camp, including an injury to a key member of the club, the theory behind Colorado becoming contenders in 2022 and the future of Trevor Story.

Plus, more analysis on Kris Bryant's contract. Would it have been better to sign both Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos like the Philadelphia Phillies did?

"What are the Colorado Rockies getting in Kris Bryant? Four intangibles of the $182 million man" by Patrick Lyons

"Spring Training Notebook: Shortened buildup to Opening Day poses some issues" by Patrick Lyons

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The impact of Kris Bryant on the roster: lineup, defense and 40-man Mar 18, 2022

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Adding a superstar of Kris Bryant's caliber is going to change a lot of things for any team. Learn how Patrick Lyons thinks the addition of Bryant will alter the lineup, the defensive alignment and even the 40-man roster.

Rockies start Spring Training with a 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks thanks to a home run from Bret Boswell and two scoreless inning from Ty Blach. Hear from both men at the end of this episode.

"Ty Blach to start the Rockies’ Cactus League opener; Get to know the Colorado native" by Patrick Lyons

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EMERGENCY POD: Kris Bryant signs seven-year, $182 million deal with the Colorado Rockies Mar 17, 2022

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The Colorado Rockies secure one of the top superstars on the free agent market and sign 3B/OF Kris Bryant to a record seven-year, $182 million deal.

Hear from Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet and get immediate reaction of what Bryant will mean to the defensive alignment and lineup construction of the Rockies.

"Kris Bryant signs seven-year, $182 million deal with Colorado Rockies, sources report" by Patrick Lyons

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Bud Black reveals 5th starter and Power Ranking early Spring Training Mar 16, 2022

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The first four spots in the rotation are locked up. But who's going to be the fifth starter? And if I told you Ryan Rolison was out of the running, would you believe there's a way he could still make the Opening Day roster?

Plus, we provide Power Rankings of the best looks in Spring Training so far on the Rockies.

"Rotation providing biggest strength to Colorado, signing of Kuhl adds critical depth" by Patrick Lyons

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Kris Bryant rumors heat up and RyMac discusses new additions Mar 15, 2022

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After adding RHP Chad Kuhl on a one-year deal, rumors about the Colorado Rockies acquiring free agent 3B/OF Kris Bryant began to swirl. Will the former MVP be Denver bound?

Plus, audio of Ryan McMahon discussing the ever-changing clubhouse of players and minor league invite Zach Lee shares his unique path to the big leagues.

"Spring Training Notebook: Helton discusses his return and favorite Rockies’ moments" by Patrick Lyons

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Day 1 of Rockies' Spring Training and Kyle Newman of The Denver Post Mar 14, 2022

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Spring Training has officially begun! We're down in Scottsdale getting our first look at the 2022 Colorado Rockies, which has three new additions to the roster.

Kyle Newman from The Denver Post and Baseball America joins to talk about the state of the franchise and the importance of remembering the history of the Rockies.

Rockies sign SS José Iglesias to replace Trevor Story, add veteran RHP Alex Colomé to bullpen by Patrick Lyons

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EMERGENCY POD: The lockout is over! Baseball is BACK!! Mar 11, 2022

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Joined by Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet and Kevin Henry of RoxPile, we celebrate the return of MLB following the end of the lockout.

Hear all the aspects of the new CBA, especially what's next in the game in terms of rules, the schedule and free agents.

"Baseball is back, Rockies return to Coors Field for Opening Day on April 8" by Patrick Lyons

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