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Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, October 18, 2021 In the somewhat recent AL Wild Card Game, Giancarlo Stanton went 3-for-4 with two singles and a home run. The projected distances for those three hits? 342, 344, and 399 feet. Which was the homer? 344 ft. The singles, however, were the must-see content and already have been … [Read more...] about Monday Rockpile: Coors Field’s longest singles of 2021

Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images His big league mission may have been over before it began — but his Triple-A dominance should not go unnoticed. Welcome to the 2021 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2021. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in … [Read more...] about Ranking the Rockies, No. 29: Zac Rosscup

Week 1 of the Arizona Fall League schedule has concluded with the Salt River Rafters going 3-1. After four games of Arizona Fall League action, Michael Toglia has left the yard twice. He’s opened the fall league going 5-for-14, and his slugging percentage at .786 is tied with the Mets’ Brett Baty for the Salt River Rafters’ highest mark. If Toglia stays anywhere near this pace, … [Read more...] about Pebble Report: Michael Toglia stands atop the Arizona Fall League home run leaderboard

Photo by Bart Young/Getty Images A quick reflection on a Rockies player that left a lasting impact on me (and maybe you!) Do you have a “guy?” I guess I should define what I mean: GUY (pronounced “ɡī”). Noun/adjective. A current or former MLB player that, while never particularly excelling or reaching star status, radiates likability and creates an emotional connection … [Read more...] about My Guy, Brandon Barnes

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, October 17, 2021 Last week, I spent some time looking at replacement options in the event that Trevor Story chooses to leave Colorado. It’s one of the decisions the Rockies will be addressing this offseason in an attempt to right the ship and get the team back in contention. Another aspect of … [Read more...] about Sunday Rockpile: Finding a replacement Rockies closer

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The young right hander was recalled six different times this year Welcome to the 2021 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2021. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s … [Read more...] about Ranking the Rockies, No. 30: Antonio Santos

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 25-year-old rookie made just eight starts in the majors but posted an .893 OPS in Triple-A Welcome to the 2021 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2021. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The … [Read more...] about Ranking the Rockies, No. 31: Alan Trejo

Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, October 16, 2021 The 2016 Colorado Rockies finished the season with a losing record for the sixth straight season. The team had not sniffed the postseason since 2010, but there was hope for the future both in the farm system and on the major league roster. It also marked … [Read more...] about Saturday Rockpile: Colorado needs to realize it’s at a crossroads with Germán Márquez

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Rockies’ top prospect had no significant playing time in 2021 when he made his MLB debut. Welcome to the 2021 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2021. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an … [Read more...] about Ranking the Rockies, No. 32: Ryan Vilade