The incredible story of Dugan Darnell is one that needs to be told over and over again. Going from a small Division 3 school in Michigan to independent baseball to undrafted minor league free agent, Darnell defied the odds to make it to the Majors. What kind of improbable start did he have to his big league career?

Inquiring minds want to know: will the Rockies be active in free agency this offseason? Does Colorado have money to spend? And might Bo Bichette the object of their affection?

Plus, an update on Ryan Feltner, the forgotten Kris Bryant trade and GM Bill Schmidt discusses the trade deadline.

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Warming Bernabel has been incredible since his debut last week. The statistics for the 23-year-old are reminiscent of the torrid star Trevor Story had as a 23-year-old in 2016. How historic has he been through his first eight games?

Colorado wins their third consecutive series at home and elevate their record to 8-7 since the All-Star break. Even at 81 losses with eight weeks remaining, can they really avoid setting the Modern Era record for most losses in a season?

Plus, Paul Skenes' return to Colorado, Jordan Beck's magic words and one of the greatest comebacks of all-time!

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Ryan McMahon highlighted the 2025 trade deadline for the Colorado Rockies. As a member of the organization for over a decade, where does he stack up to other notable players in team history?

There have been a lot of notable moves in July made by Colorado over the years. Some you may recall, others you definitely do not. What two players were dealt as minor leaguers by the Rockies only to have a notable 22.0+ bWAR career?

Plus, Paul Skenes' history with pitching at altitude, that time a man from Australia pitched in Denver and the Blake Street Bomber people forget the most.

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Jake Bird was the latest member of the Colorado Rockies to fly the coup. The 29-year-old reliever will join Ryan McMahon on the New York Yankees as the Rox acquire a pair of prospects from the Yanks system. Did GM Bill Schmidt get enough for one of his best bullpen pieces?

Several teams bordering .500 have decided to pack it up and plan for 2026. Who’s gone all-in and who decided to live to fight another day?

Plus, Houston Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, fans of the Baltimore Orioles are torn and GM A.J. Preller gets crazy with the San Diego Padres again.

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Tyler Kinley has been with the Colorado Rockies since December 2019. The longest tenured reliever on the roster was a leader to a lot of rookies in the clubhouse and in the bullpen. How much did Tommy John surgery derail his big league success? And how good is the prospect Colorado received from Atlanta?

The New York Yankees acquired a 32-year-old platoon bat that crushes left-handed pitching. Do the Rockies have anyone that fits such a description? Could they improve the farm system by making such players available?

Plus, Chatfield High School’s Rogers’ brother traded on the same day, Cincinnati get serious about October and the arms race in the NL East.

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We’re getting down to the final 24 hours of the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline and the rumors are heating up. Teams have been contacting Colorado about the likes of Brenton Doyle and Hunter Goodman. Would the Rockies dare deal their 2025 All-Star? Could it actually work in Colorado’s favor to make such a trade?

A quintet of relievers have been the desire of clubs looking to bolster their bullpen. Who has the most value right now? And which late-game reliever may be off-limits?

Plus, Warming Bernabel does his best Trevor Story impression, Tyler Freeman and Nolan Jones exact revenge on their old teams and Todd Helton’s unique Hall of Fame plaque.

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Does Warming Bernabel’s rise mean Michael Toglia’s demise for Colorado? Which teams have the best prospects for trading?

Warming Bernabel was a forgotten man after a rough 2023 season at Double-A Hartford. He’s one of several homegrown prospects in the upper levels of the minors who will be given a chance to debut during the second half. Why do those players have an edge over older, better performing players? And does Bernabel’s promotion signal a change in course regarding Michael Toglia as the first baseman of the future?

GM Bill Schmidt may be in the final days of his current role. Which teams could be exploited most at the 2025 trade deadline? And why is getting as many prospects as possible in return - regardless of position - so critical for the Rockies right now? 

Plus, the Seattle Mariners’ desperation, a relief pitcher destination and promotion indication the like of which you may have heard before.

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Ryan McMahon went from the last place Colorado Rockies to the contending New York Yankees. Minus Aaron Judge, who will miss some time with a UCL injury, RyMac pulled through over the weekend at Yankee Stadium doing the thing he’s done in Denver many times over. Has he been better at the plate or with the glove? 

The Class of 2025 for the Baseball Hall of Fame received five new members on Sunday, July 27. Billy Wagner started for the first time in the closer’s career, CC Sabathia offered family-focused relief in the middle and Ichiro Suzuki brought the crowd to its feet in Cooperstown. Whose speech made the tears flow? And which (of the many) lines from the Japanese superstar was the best?

Plus, Rockies get embarrassed on Saturday before losing series on Sunday to the Orioles, Austin Gomber struggles again and Colorado reunites with Nolan Jones for the first time in Cleveland.

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The New York Yankees have upgraded at third base by acquiring 3B Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies. Did the Rox kick in any money like in the Nolan Arenado trade? What prospects did the Bronx Bombers give up and where do they rank on the Rockies top 30 list?

McMahon goes from one of the worst teams ever assembled to the most successful baseball team in the history of the sport. How will he handle the New York media? Is there still a potential for some upside for the 30-year-old? And who's the longest tenured position player on the roster now?

Plus, the optics for Colorado in the wake of the deal, details on the pitching prospects going to Denver and financial implications for both clubs.

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Of the four largest signing bonuses handed out in MLB Draft history, two are current members of the Colorado Rockies minor league ranks. How much did Ethan Holliday make over the projected number? And will this ensure Charlie Condon and Holliday become superstars for Colorado?

The first major deal of the trade deadline went down between the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks. Do the Rockies need to be careful with a trade of Ryan McMahon? And should they trust their instincts when it comes to the deadline?

Plus, Zac Veen heats up in Albuquerque, Nick Anderson joins the Rockies and the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 gets Patrick pondering. 

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