Over 100 players in Major League Baseball were surveyed in a poll by The Athletic covering a wide range of topics. Why aren’t players interested in coming to Denver? And is there another franchise that has an even worse reputation right now?

Ryan Ritter discusses his first weekend with the Colorado Rockies in an exclusive interview. Where’s the baseball from his first big league hit? And how is preparing for a series different than when he was in the minors?

Plus, Nick Martini finds a new home (and is raking), Sam Hilliard embraces his inner cockroach and Bob Melvin is still haunted by the 2007 NLCS.

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Colorado was on the verge of snapping their three-game losing streak when Zach Agnos could get the final three outs against the Giants on Tuesday. Will we see Warren Schaeffer opt to go with a different closer? Is Jake Bird the next man up? 

Ryan McMahon homers once again and continues to produce with no runners aboard. Might the Rockies be better off with him as the leadoff hitter going forward?

Plus, exclusive audio with Jake Bird, a major injury to the Giants starting lineup and Michael Toglia’s big night in Albuquerque. 

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Ryan Ritter’s family was in full force for his Major League debut. How many were in the building for his big day? Why did he throw away his first souvenir? And might he want to change his no. 8 next season?

Robo Umps are coming in 2026. Though MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is only at the proposal phase, why will it be a lock that we get ABS (automatic ball/strike system) next season?

Plus, Daniel Bard signs a minor league deal to make another comeback, Rockies fans rip on Juan Soto, Warren Schaeffer provides update on Michael Toglia and Patrick previews the pitching matchups for three-game series with the San Francisco Giants.

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After winning three games in Miami, Colorado got back to its old ways during a New York Mets sweep in Denver. Francisco Lindor had an MVP-esque performance on Friday that further elevated his status as the greatest shortstop of his generation. What was his encore against Germán Márquez on Saturday? And did Tyler Freeman manage to out-hit Lindor?

Tyler Freeman continued to impress, extending his hitting streak to eight games. What does manager Warren Schaeffer think of the 26-year-old’s game? Could we see him atop the lineup this next week?

Plus, Ryan Ritter makes Rockies history in his debut, Juan Soto experiences a first and Jake Bird increases his trade value once again.

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Voting for the 2025 All-Star Game is open and Colorado is sure to have only one representative. Hunter Goodman and Jake Bird have equally strong cases, but which one might the Rockies prefer? (The reason may surprise you.) Other than Will Smith of the Dodgers, is there anyone in Goodman's way at catcher?

Marlins had another fire sale following the hiring of PoBO Peter Bendix from Tampa Bay. How's the rebuild going after Year 1? And is it truly important to win every trade?

Plus, previewing the Mets series, highlighting the star in Cherry Creek High School's 10th state title and reminding everyone of two Brendan Rodgers deals that could have sent him to Miami.

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Colorado goes wire-to-wire in a 3-2 win over Miami to sweep their first series - on the road, no less - of the 2025 season. Did the stat line for Kyle Freeland finally match his performance? And how did Hunter Goodman follow up three home runs over the previous two games?

Ryan Ritter wins yet another award and doesn't look to be slowing down any time soon. Does it send a bad message that he hasn't been promoted yet? Will Friday be the day he gets the call? And where exactly will he play on the infield?

Plus, the trade that would have brought Pete Crow-Armstrong to Denver, the belief in Juan Guerrero as a future big leaguer and Jac Caglianone's success in the wake of Charlie Condon's slow start.

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For the first time in 2025, the Colorado Rockies have won a series. Surprisingly, they do it on the road first and against the Marlins in a city they have long struggled.

No silver linings, only good vibes for Warren Schaeffer's club right now as they attempt a sweep of the Fish with a familiar face standing in their way: Cal Quantrill. Why won't Ezequiel Tovar be contributing on Wednesday? And where was Zach Agnos in the 9th on Tuesday?

Plus, Chase Dollander wins against another Cy Young Award winner, Hunter Goodman adds to his résumé and not even Bark At The Park can help the Marlins Park attendance.

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Ryan Ritter is the hottest hitter in the minor leagues over the past three weeks. However, he will not get his opportunity with the Colorado Rockies just yet. What more does he need to do? Is this rigidity a sign of trouble ahead?

First overall picks Gabriel Hughes and Charlie Condon impressed this weekend. How hesitant will Colorado be in promoting Condon to Double-A Hartford? And will Hughes take Antonio Senzatela's place in the rotation sooner than later?

Plus, why Orlando Arcia over Aaron Schunk, Michael Toglia's league-leading statistic and what the starting rotation in September might look like.

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Rockies have been swept 10 times before winning 10 games. Will the return to Denver with only 9 wins and go 0-9 for the worst road trip in franchise history? What other awful stats have come out of two months of last-place baseball? 

Antonio Senzatela struggles mightily again. Is there a chance he does not make his next start? How many better starting pitching options are there at Triple-A?

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Rockies have been swept 10 times before winning 10 games. Will the return to Denver with only 9 wins and go 0-9 for the worst road trip in franchise history? What other awful stats have come out of two months of last-place baseball? 

Antonio Senzatela struggles mightily again. Is there a chance he does not make his next start? How many better starting pitching options are there at Triple-A?

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