On March 22, the Colorado Rockies surprisingly traded outfielder Nolan Jones back to the Cleveland Guardians for utility player Tyler Freeman. Jones struggled mightily last season after a stellar 2023 with the Rockies. In 17 Cactus League games with the Rockies, Jones again struggled offensively, hitting .234 with no home runs and just seven RBI. The Rockies had seen enough to … [Read more...] about The Tyler Freeman-Nolan Jones Trade: Picking the Winner
Mickey Moniak Having Resurgent Season with Rockies
Mickey Moniak was drafted first overall in 2016 out of La Costa Canyon High School by the Philadelphia Phillies. Since then, he has had an up-and-down career spanning parts of six seasons in Major League Baseball. After spending 2022-24 with the Los Angeles Angels, Moniak signed a one-year deal worth $2 million with the Colorado Rockies this offseason. To this point, the deal … [Read more...] about Mickey Moniak Having Resurgent Season with Rockies
Rockies Trade Candidate Getting Hot at Right Time
Ryan McMahon achieved his first career all-star appearance after a stellar first half last season. It appeared the Colorado Rockies had missed a golden opportunity to trade him. McMahon had a paltry April this season, hitting .126/.267/.218 with two home runs and four RBI. But a recent resurgence offensively is happening at just the right time for Colorado. Ryan McMahon Finding … [Read more...] about Rockies Trade Candidate Getting Hot at Right Time
Rockies Left-Hander Austin Gomber Returns to Rotation
After an extended stint on the 60-day IL due to a shoulder injury, the Colorado Rockies activated LHP Austin Gomber to start on Father’s Day against the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, RHP Zach Agnos was sent down to Triple-A Albuquerque, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The #Rockies are activating LHP Austin Gomber from the 60-day IL for his season Major … [Read more...] about Rockies Left-Hander Austin Gomber Returns to Rotation
The Rockies’ First Base Conundrum Resurfaces with Toglia’s Demotion
Todd Helton and Peyton Manning have more in common than being former Tennessee Volunteers quarterbacks and Colorado sports legends. Both played their respective sports at a Hall of Fame level for a decade-plus and left their franchises scrambling to replace them upon retirement. Until the Denver Broncos drafted Bo Nix, the graphic of the carousel at quarterback since Manning’s … [Read more...] about The Rockies’ First Base Conundrum Resurfaces with Toglia’s Demotion