The Colorado Rockies top pitching prospect, Chase Dollander, was electric during his first live batting practice against big league bats. His first assignment: Ryan McMahon, Kris Bryant and Ezequiel Tovar.

Hear directly from Dollander following his first performance and learn what Ryan McMahon and Kris Bryant thought of the 23-year-old prospect.

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Bud Black's Opening Day roster took more of a shape on Wednesday with the signing of 10-year veteran reliever Scott Alexander. Who is this 35-year-old southpaw and why could his addition help add 4-5 wins in 2025?

Plus, who gets the ball for the first Spring Training game on Friday and where did Brendan Rodgers end up on a minor league deal?

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Pitchers, catcher and position players were ready at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona for the Colorado Rockies' first full-team workout. Noah Spirek joins the show to discuss what position battles are the most interesting this spring.

Could we see three catchers for the Rockies on Opening Day? Will Kris Bryant really be used in right field only on the road? And who's going to be the closer when Colorado leads in the ninth?

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Pitchers and catchers have been down in Scottsdale, AZ for the past few days and it's felt like mostly a no-news-is-good-news situation for the Colorado Rockies. Two pitchers had offseason surgery and one is behind schedule because of it. How might this impact their 2025?

Theme Days at Coors Field were released with one new addition to the typical Star Wars Night and Harry Potter Night festivities. Why are there two post-game concerts? And what Denver sports bar staple will be back and running by April?

Plus, Nolan Arenado stays put (for now) with the Cardinals, San Diego as a Cy Young Award winner (sort of) and Clayton Kershaw goes on the injured list just days after signing.

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In this fourth and final part exploring the inevitable MLB Expansion, a second city (or region) from North Carolina brings together a group for one of the fastest growing areas in the United State. What's behind the Raleigh Capitals? And why is Tennessee and North Carolina seemingly a lock to get Major League Baseball?

Could Oakland and Sacramento still have the taste of the big leagues after the Athletics move to Las Vegas? Will larger cities with other Major 4 franchises - like San Antonio, Indianapolis or New Orleans - make a push?

And how close did Buffalo, New York nearly come to getting expansion in the last half-century? What is the Continental League and why is Buffalo the only one from those eight cities without an MLB team?

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Everything from Shohei Ohtani pitching again to Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s possible extension with the Toronto Blue Jays to the health of several players (Jacob deGrom, Jung Hoo Lee and Kris Bryant) will headline Spring Training 2025.

Are you planning to escape the cold and experience Arizona or Florida? Patrick has you covered with the lowdown on what to expect as a fan in the Cactus League and Grapefruit League.

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Pitchers and catcher are ready for Spring Training 2025 while position players continue to arrive. You probably have a lot of questions… like what's new for Major League Baseball this spring?

Big leaguers will experience ABS (automatic ball-strike system) and the challenge system for the first time as baseball considers using robo-umps. How will the strike zone be different? And which teams will experience this the most/least?

Are the failed Nike uniforms - jersey and pants, alike - finally gone? What’s Spring Breakout? And where are MLB’s 30 clubs going to train?

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Pitcher and catchers are ready to go for the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona. According to manager Bud Black, everyone except one youngster is in excellent condition at Salt River Fields. How are all the Tommy John recipients looking so far?

Colorado released their Rockies.TV and KOA Radio schedules for Spring Training 2025. How many games will you be able to view? And are all games on radio during the day?

Plus, Alex Bregman and Nick Pivetta trade places on the Boston Red Sox in a pair of strange deals. Are the San Diego Padres any closer to trading Dylan Cease with a new starter in tow?

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The Colorado Rockies released their 2025 promotional schedule and several dates jump out. In addition to three fireworks games, the Rockies will have a dual Gold Glove Award shirt giveaway that features both Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle. The defensive duo will each receive their first bobblehead at Coors Field. What else can you expect to get?

Clayton Kershaw has reportedly re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, pending physical. He’s at camp in Glendale, AZ at the team’s Camelback Ranch facility. How will they fit him on a 40-man roster that has zero open places? And has the Enrique Hernández deal been made official?

Plus, Los Angeles Angels adds an all-time closer, a former top draft pick for Colorado latches on with the New York Yankees and Justin Turner’s market heats up while everyone waits for Alex Bregman.

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Salt Lake City has emerged as a major player for MLB's upcoming expansion. Is moving the Arizona Coyotes to Utah the first step in a larger plan? What makes the Big League Utah group so impressive?

The Portland Diamond Project has their ducks in a row so far. Could passionate MLS fans and a 10th-highest median income in the US attractive to Major League Baseball?

Groups in Austin, Texas and Montreal, Quebec would also love baseball. Is being short on Major 4 franchises a serious issue?

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