Rox Pile Rockies Report

Rockies GM Bill Schmidt spoke with the media on Saturday and he revealed what the Colorado Rockies could be doing here in the next few months and into 2023.

We read between the lines of what he said and what the Rockies have done with their players as far as playing time to see who may be on their way out after this season and where they may (and where they should) make some moves this offseason.

Colorado Rockies notebook: Kris Bryant, Bill Schmidt, Bud Black by Noah Yingling

The end of the season is nearing but the Rockies' roster construction is a bit intriguing. Kevin is with the club in Chicago and we discuss Noah Davis being called up from Double-A Hartford, the possibility of Ezequiel Tovar being called up to the majors this year, and the possibility of Kris Bryant returning to play this season.

We also discuss Kevin's conversation with Rockies GM Bill Schmidt in Chicago this week.

Colorado Rockies: Kris Bryant talks injury, expectations by Kevin Henry

Colorado Rockies GM Bill Schmidt: 1-on-1 on Kris Bryant, 2023 needs, more by Kevin Henry

“A hell of a player:” Chicago Cubs fans reflect on Kris Bryant years by Kevin Henry (Call To The Pen)

Chicago Cubs: Kris Bryant’s best offseason advice to Willson Contreras by Kevin Henry (FanSided.com)

The Rockies were on the bad end of history on Thursday against the Braves. We discuss that history as well as some of our thoughts on the recent roster moves and what could be coming ahead.

We also discuss what Kevin heard in both the Braves and Rockies clubhouse in the series, as he was in Atlanta. He spoke with Ryan McMahon, who has been the veteran leader that some of the rookies, like Michael Toglia, have leaned on.

The Colorado Rockies suffered a huge blow as Antonio Senzatela suffered a torn ACL. He is done for the year. We talk about how the injury actually could change the club's philosophy on the offseason. We also talk about C.J. Cron's recent struggles and the one area of the team that has improved this year.

Colorado Rockies injury update: Charlie Blackmon day-to-day by Kevin Henry

Colorado Rockies: An injury update on Antonio Senzatela by Noah Yingling

The Rockies took two of three against the Cardinals at home but things are still not great. The Rockies have had a lot of injury concerns recently, which is may mean that Wynton Bernard will get called up on Friday.

In addition, we look at the schedule the rest of the way and make our predictions on whether the Rockies can get to 70 wins or not.

Colorado Rockies, Kris Bryant in holding pattern with latest injury by Kevin Henry

The Rockies were the only team in MLB not to make a trade at the trade deadline. Now, what is next for the Rockies? We try to decipher what the Rockies could be doing and we discuss the "purple purgatory."

The Rockies also changed their lineup up a bit on Thursday in San Diego and won so will we start to see some different lineup looks as the last third of the season is upon us?

The funk and how Connor Joe is trying to get rid of it by Kevin Henry

The Colorado Rockies are stuck in a purple purgatory by Kevin Larson

The trade deadline is only a few days away and we have changed our minds on what we think the Rockies will do after what we have heard from Rockies GM Bill Schmidt and knowing the Rockies M.O. 

We discuss our new predictions and we also discuss the problem that the Rockies don't even realize that they have: Is Denver a Dodger town or Is Denver a Padres town? Either way, it's not good for the Rockies. 

Exclusive: Bill Schmidt, Bud Black on upcoming trade deadline, playoff chances by Noah Yingling

The Rockies have won three series in a row and they have the prospects to trade for Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto. But it is extremely unlikely to happen. However, three NL West teams are reportedly interested in him. 

How the Rockies play in Milwaukee and where Juan Soto could be traded will help determine whether or not the Rockies stand pat, are buyers, or are sellers before the August 2 trade deadline. We talk about how the two could intertwine, who we think will disappoint or be a pleasant surprise for the team in the unofficial second half, and a little bit on the Rockies 2022 Draft.

Brewers series could be deadline game-changer by Kevin Henry 

Rockies 2022 draft: What to know about the first 10 rounds by Kevin Henry

Juan Soto rumors: What it would take for the Rockies to get him by Noah Yingling

The plane crash that changed this Colorado Rockies broadcaster’s life by Noah Yingling

The Colorado Rockies might not be trading anybody at the trade deadline because they believe that they could be contenders. As a result, they will be taking away playing time from younger players that need to show whether or not they are part of future plans, like Elehuris Montero.

We also talk about the Wild Cards in both leagues and about Kris Bryant and why some fans are upset with him and why they shouldn't be.

9 teams that could target Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Kuhl by Noah Yingling

Numbers show Kris Bryant’s resurgence by Kevin Henry

The Rockies were just swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium ... which should signal the end of the Rockies' thought process that they are contenders. Right? Well, only time will tell but we talk about what the Rockies should be doing here in the next few weeks and how the goal to reach .500 is a pipe dream.

We also discuss Colton Welker being DFA'd and the rising stock of the Rockies farm system.

7 teams that could target Colorado Rockies 1B C.J. Cron by Noah Yingling

C.J. Cron making late MLB All-Star Game push by Kevin Henry