Mile High Sports Rockies Podcast

The champs are in town. As the scorching-hot Rockies return to Coors Field, they'll face the ultimate test; the World Series-defending Houston Astros and starting pitchers (Gerrit Cole and Charlie Morton), that sport a combined 21-4 record. The Rockies, winners of 15 of their last 19, however, look to be ready to start a five-game homestand against that Astros and Oakland A's that will redefine their playoff chances, and perhaps define their entire season. Host Shawn Drotar and guest Nate Lundy (Co-hosts, "Mornings at 5280'") take a look at the Rockies as they take on two of the American League's finest, and discuss how a successful -- or unsuccessful -- homestand will change the team's trade-deadline goals, and how they'll continue to fight for a second postseason berth in a row. Check out the latest "Blake Street Irregulars"! *** Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver. Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotar Follow Nate Lundy on Twitter: @natelundy

The Colorado Rockies came into the All-Star break winners of 13 of their last 16 games, and find themselves in the thick of the NL West race.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Ronnie Kohrt (Mile High Sports' "Broncos Blitz" podcast) discuss this weekend’s three-game series in Arizona; a chance for the Rockies to leapfrog the Diamondbacks and claim second place for themselves.The Rockies’ next month is set to define them; every team they’ll play – save Pittsburgh, who’s only one game under .500 – has a winning record; can the Rockies keep their hot streak going? Who needs to step up in the blazing desert?Find out on this week’s "Blake Street Irregulars"!***Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Ronnie Kohrt on Twitter: @RonnieKRadioAMP users: Click here to listen.

The Rockies have won 13 of their last 16 games, rocketing into the All-Star break with big-time momentum. While most teams look at the break as a time to rest and refresh themselves, the Rockies -- who are playing their best baseball of the season -- might feel differently. Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Doug Ottewill (Editor-in-Chief, Mile High Sports Magazine) discuss the Rockies' tough schedule to begin the season's second half, and wonder if the timing will derail the club just as they've back into postseason contention. All-Star shortstop Trevor Story and first baseman Ian Desmond have been heating up, and the Rockies' starters have been better than ever; can they sustain that performance for the rest of the season? Which veterans will end up near their usual averages, and which younger players might be experiencing real growth that could elevate the Rockies in the competitive NL West? Shawn and Doug discuss all of these topics and more in this episode of the "B

Nolan Arenado, Charlie Blackmon and Trevor Story were named All-Stars this weekend, and the Rockies will need them at their best during the most important series of the season.The Rockies, only 3.5 games back in the NL West, begin a three-game series with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday and hope to take advantage of an opportunity to put themselves in the thick in the NL playoff chase as the All-Star break looms.Host Shawn Drotar (Mile High Sports Radio) and guest Erik Trujillo (Mile High Sports Magazine) discuss how critical starting pitching has been during this run, and wonder how long it can last at altitude. If it can’t, can the Rockies’ All-Star bets carry the day?***Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Erik Trujillo on Twitter: @etrujillo88

The Colorado Rockies, winners of six out their last seven games, find themselves only 3-1/2 games out of first place in the NL West – but facing a tough, nine-game stretch that may end up defining their season.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Ronnie Kohrt (Mile High Sports' "Broncos Blitz" podcast) discuss this weekend’s three-game series against Seattle – the Mariners' 56-32 would be the best in the entire National League.The Rockies’ pitching is rounding into form behind Kyle Freeland, Tyler Anderson and newly promoted Antonio Senzatela, all of whom have contributed mightily to the Rockies’ run of success, but it’s shortstop Trevor Story who’s been the revelation; cutting back on strikeouts and hitting nearly .400 over the past two weeks – all while playing Gold Glove-caliber defense.Youth is being served for the Rockies; can they carry the Rockies across the first-half finish line as contenders?Find out on this week’s "Blake Street Irregulars"!***Brought

Things have gone from bad to worse for Jon Gray.The Rockies’ erstwhile ace is fourth in the NL with 119 strikeouts, and he’s sported All-Star caliber stuff all season, but the results have been disastrous, and before Gray’s ERA rocketed into the sixes, the team optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.Host Shawn Drotar and guest Nate Lundy (Co-hosts, "Mornings at 5280'") take a look at the Rockies' decision, and try to decipher what message the Rockies are sending to their prized pitcher.Check out the latest "Blake Street Irregulars"!*** Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Nate Lundy on Twitter: @natelundy

Ronnie Kohrt of the Blake Street Irregulars podcast is joined by Trevor Rich to talk about the pros and cons of selling or buying this year for Colorado as the deadline creeps close to a month away.

Blake Street Irregulars guest host Ronnie Kohrt chats with Mike Payne, baseball editor for Beckett about the Rockies new legendary lineup released in baseball card form and some other discussion about the Rockies and card collecting.

Ronnie Kohrt of the Blake Street Irregulars podcast talks about the Rockies slumping woes and has a solution to the issues at hand, in the form of a trade.

The Colorado Rockies missed out on a sweep of the Reds Thursday after their wobbly bullpen faltered once more. The Rockies’ bullpen has struggled with both injury and inconsistency, but the team still finds themselves only a half-game out of first place as the Diamondbacks come calling at Coors Field.Host Shawn Drotar and guest Nate Lundy (Co-hosts, "Mornings at 5280’" take a look at the Rockies' pitching struggles – their team ERA is second-worst in the National League – can they turn the tide at home, despite throwing at altitude?Carlos Gonzalez and the Rockies’ offense have been putting up runs in bunches, and the team’s three best starters in terms of ERA – Kyle Freeland, Chad Bettis, and German Marquez – will take the mound for Colorado in a pivotal series given the tightening NL West. Check out the latest "Blake Street Irregulars" and prepare for the Rockies’ biggest series of the season!***Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on T

Carlos Gonzalez has been warming up for a while now – maybe you hadn’t noticed.While Gonzalez is still hitting only .264 on the season, a deeper look at the numbers can be revealing:– Over the last 30 days, Gonzalez is hitting a robust .328.– Over the last 15 days, he’s hitting .368.– On the season, he’s hitting .325 with runners in scoring position… including a 473-foot bomb against the Cincinnati Reds in their series opener Tuesday.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, “Mornings at 5280′“) and guest Doug Ottewill (Editor-in-Chief, Mile High Sports Magazine) discuss the impact that a hard-hitting ‘CarGo’ makes on the Rockies’ lineup, and wonder if this really is his final season in Colorado.***Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Doug Ottewill on Twitter: @dottewill

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Only two games over .500, the Colorado Rockies surprisingly lead the NL West, even after a 4-5 road trip that saw their offense flail away too many times in otherwise-winnable games.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, “Mornings at 5280′“) and guest Ronnie Kohrt (Mile High Sports’ “Broncos Blitz” podcast) take a look at the Rockies as they return to Colorado for Memorial Day weekend, kicking off a lengthy homestead with the Cincinnati Reds; the National League’s worst team.After discussing the team’s April/May splits at the plate – while they’re still tremendously underwhelming, they are actually improving – Shawn and Ronnie point out some of the Rockies’ more troublesome issues, as well as explain how they can be fixed.Perhaps the Reds – and a little home cooking – will cure what’s ailing the Rockies; find out what to expect on this week’s “Blake Street Irregulars”!***Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Ronnie Kohrt on Twitter: @RonnieKRadi

After splitting two games with the Padres in San Diego, the Rockies head up the coast to San Francisco to face the Giants, their closest pursuers in the NL West.The four-game series provides the Rockies with an opportunity to reset their scattershot offense and re-establish their surprising road success.Host Shawn Drotar and guest T.J. Carpenter (Co-hosts, "Mornings at 5280'") preview the series and discuss the Rockies' free-swinging offense. T.J. thinks it's nothing to worry about -- just baseball in 2018 -- while Shawn's convinced that their 'home run or bust' approach will result in the latter.The Rockies have the starting pitching advantage in all four games (yes, really!) -- is a sweep in the offing? Check out the latest "Blake Street Irregulars"! ***Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow T.J. Carpenter on Twitter: @TJCarpenterShow

After a disappointing home stand that saw the Rockies strike out 60 times in six games -- including 13 times in the finale against a pitcher who was making his major-league debut -- there's no doubt about it: the free-swinging Rockies have a major problem.Host Shawn Drotar and guest Nate Lundy (Co-hosts, "Mornings at 5280'") debate who's responsible: the players? Manager Bud Black? GM Jeff Bridich? The truth is that it's a combination of all three -- which makes the growing problem all the more difficult to fix.The Rockies are set to hit the road, facing NL West rivals San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles in three of baseball's best pitchers' parks. Is that a recipe for disaster? Check out the latest "Blake Street Irregulars"!--------------------------------------------- Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Nate Lundy on Twitter: @natelundy

The Rockies returned to Coors Field and beat the Los Angels Angels to extend their winning streak to six games before dropping the final game of their two-game set with the Halos and following that up with another ugly loss to the Brewers to open their four-game set.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Benny Bash (Host, "Danny Williams & Benny Bash") discuss the Rockies' approach to the plate and take a look at how they might be able to solve their offensive woes.Brought to you by Tap XIV (http://www.tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Benny Bash on Twitter:  @TheBennyBash

The Rockies return to Coors Field as winners of their last five road games -- or as many as they've won at home all season.They'll hope to remedy that against the Angels and Brewers, tough opponents that will require quality starts and more than a few runs.Rockies starter Jon Gray has put up the best back-to-back starts of his career; has he turned the corner, or will Denver's high altitude stifle his game? Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Doug Ottewill (Editor-in-Chief, Mile High Sports Magazine) discuss how the Rockies' pitching staff has matured -- and how it won't matter unless the Rockies' bats heat up soon.--------------------------------------------------------------Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Doug Ottewill on Twitter: @dottewill

After a disastrous series in Miami that saw the offense go AWOL against the Marlins, the Rockies have the National League's worst batting average (.221) while leading the circuit in home runs (37).With most of the lineup hitting under .240 and averaging nearly 10 strikeouts per game, the Rockies' inability to string hits together keeps them from putting up crooked numbers when they need them most. Host Shawn Drotar (Mile High Sports Radio) and guest Erik Trujillo (Mile High Sports Magazine) discuss how long they'll willing to wait on the bats to heat up -- and explain how it's taxing an already overused bullpen.---------------------------------------------------------------Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotar

The Rockies finally got an off day Thursday after playing 17 days in a row, including 11 of those on the road. A stretch that started in San Diego, traveled through Denver and ended on the East Coast saw the Rox go 10-7 overall, including an impressive 8-3 on the road. Casey Light doesn't take rest days, though, and uses the Rockies off day to recount all 17 games, including a nod to the top performers and a plea to step up to a couple players.

The Rockies took three of four games from the Nationals over the weekend, but some troubling trends continue. Trevor Story remains one of the NL leaders in strikeouts and is hitting just .177 on the season. The starting pitchers, Tyler Anderson in particular, are still issuing far too many walks and taxing the bullpen as a result. Still, the Rockies are above .500 as they head into a road series with red-hot Pittsburgh. Casey Light and Renaud Notaro discuss all that, plus some Nolan Ryan and Bartolo Colon comparisons, in this edition of Blake Street Irregulars presented by [Tap XIV](http://www.tapfourteen.com).