Rockies complete sweep of the Marlins with 3-2 victory
Freeland dazzles, but the offense is still missing for the Rockies
The troubling offensive trends for the Colorado Rockies continue to plague the team after another ugly output at the plate to spoil a gutsy outing from starter Kyle Freeland. The Rockies fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, marking their third consecutive loss. They have now gone 1-4 on… read more
Kris Bryant is off to an ice cold start for the Colorado Rockies
It only took four seasons, but Kris Bryant has finally played 162 games for the Colorado Rockies. Unfortunately, it took parts of four seasons to reach that milestone. Much has been written and discussed about the ill-fated union between the Rockies and Bryant after the parties agreed to a seven-year $182 million pact in 2022…. read more
Márquez Shines in Return to the Mound, but Rockies Bullpen and Offense Falter In Loss
It’s been a long time since the Colorado Rockies were able to witness the greatness that is Germán Márquez. Since being acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays before the 2016 season, the right-hander has been a staple in the rotation since 2017. Since his debut late in 2016, the Rockies have seen… read more
An Absent Offense and Bullpen Struggles Lead to 1-2 Start for the Rockies
The Colorado Rockies commenced their 2025 MLB season with a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Steinbrenner Field, the Rays’ temporary home ballpark. The Rockies secured one win and suffered two losses in closely contested games.Reuters+2Reuters+2ESPN.com+2 Game 1: Friday, March 28, 2025 – Rays 3, Rockies 2 The season opener was a tight… read more
Affected by Altitude Episode 158: Opening Daze
This episode was recorded on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Stats and events may not be current at time of posting. Rocky Mountain Rooftop is the Colorado Rockies affiliate of Fans First Sports Network, dedicated to covering all things Rockies. Our flagship podcast, Affected by Altitude, hosted by Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, covers all the… read more
Three Of My Favorite Bets From The 2024 MLB Season
This past Friday, my friends and I over at “Just The BetSlips” published the fifth episode of our podcast, where we discussed our favorite MLB teams and players that we tailed/faded in gambling last year. We dove DEEP into the list of teams, dissecting all of the possible wagers that we made throughout the 2024… read more
Rockies Announce 2025 Opening Day Roster
The Colorado Rockies have officially announced their 26-man 2025 Opening Day roster before their season opener against Tampa Bay on Friday at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. Here is everything you need to know. Right Handed Pitchers Jake Bird Bradley Blalock Angel Chivilli Ryan Feltner Seth Halvorsen Jimmy Herget Tyler Kinley Germán Márquez Antonio… read more
Rockies Sign Mickey Moniak, Designate Sam Hilliard for Assignment
The Colorado Rockies are at it once again, making another adjustment to their outfield corps before their season opener against Tampa Bay on Friday. Late Wednesday night, MLB.com’s Thomas Harding and Mark Feinsand reported that the Rockies agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million contract with outfielder Mickey Moniak. Moniak, 26, was released by the Los… read more
Why Baseball Opening Day Should Be a National Holiday
Each year, as winter fades and spring takes hold, millions of Americans rejoice at the arrival of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day. For baseball fans, it’s more than just the first game of the season—it’s a symbol of renewal, hope, and national tradition. Yet, despite its deep cultural significance, Opening Day remains an ordinary workday… read more
The Rockies are who they choose to be
In 1849, French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr coined the phrase: “The more things change, the more they remain the same.” The modern-day Colorado Rockies are a living embodiment of this quote. For over 30 years the team has struggled to find an identity and process for sustained success. The team has reached the postseason just… read more
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