That great start to the second half for the Colorado Rockies… It’s all but a distant memory after they get swept at Chase Field by the Arizona Diamondbacks. How ugly did it get on Sunday? And are the Rockies back on a pace to break the 2024 Chicago White Sox record for most losses in a season?

Meanwhile in Denver, the Savannah Bananas played two sold out games at Coors Field. What were the celebrity surprises and highlights of their takeover?

Plus, Kyle Karros makes history during his big league debut, a former Rockie finally gets his first hit and the probable pitchers for the St. Louis Cardinals series (which includes the return of a prized prospect).

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The first female umpire in Major League Baseball history is here: Jen Pawol! Inside the first weekend of Pawol, from her assignment to her journey to immortality. Why is it so hard to become a big league ump these days?

Yours truly was blessed to attend a lot of incredible baseball games as a kid thanks to a father who made a lot of sacrifices. Last weekend, Patrick gets an opportunity to repay his father thanks to Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

Plus, The Field looks better than Aaron Judge in the AL MVP race, Shohei Ohtani’s vice-like grip on NL MVP and the scorn for the Savannah Bananas.

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Colorado set all the wrong pitching records during the three-game set with Toronto. A new series in a new city - one not at Coors Field - should make all the difference, right? Four big reasons why the Rockies pitching struggles could continue.

Adael Amador is back in the Majors following another injury to Thairo Estrada. Can the 22-year-old second baseman build off his recent momentum? And what other homegrown talent has reached the radar and appears poised to make his debut in the next few weeks?

Plus, more roadblocks for Michael Toglia, two speedster making noise in the minors and a pair of former Rockies line up against their old club this weekend in the Valley.

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Bo Bichette's two-homer night got Patrick's wheels turning... How many father-son duos have ever homered at Coors Field? Could Dante & Bo, considering the impending free agent signs with Colorado this offseason, become the first Rockies father-son combo to post multi-homer games? Or is it more like Ethan joins Matt Holliday first?

The news on Seth Halvorsen is a mixed bag. How long with the Rockies' closer be out of commission? And who will take over his role while he's on the injured list?

Plus, Jake Bird gets demoted, the Padres plant their flag for the NL West over the Dodgers and lots of Trevor Story references.

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Five new prospects helped shake up the Colorado Rockies midseason prospect rankings by MLB Pipeline. How did GM Bill Schmidt to when compared with other clubs that sold at the trade deadline? Should Colorado have done more?

Kyle Karros has moved quickly up everyone's top 30 rankings. Even after being named the Northwest League MVP in 2024, he remained outside the top 10. Where can you find the UCLA product now? And who was the biggest faller in the rankings?

Plus, the minor leaguer drawing David Dahl comparisons, the curious case of Benny Montgomery and a pair of prospects get suspended for PED use.

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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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