The Colorado Rockies are not a laughingstock. They may be the worst team in Denver sports right now, but they are helping elevate this era with the incredible success of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Pioneers hockey and much more. Will competition between the Kroenkes and the Penners lead the Rockies to holding up their end of the bargain with fans?

Tommy John surgery dates back to 1974. The second surgery wasn't even until 1978. Who was the first member of the Colorado Rockies to need repair on their UCL? What day in team history featured four TJs? And which two future members of the 2018 Rockies had surgeries on the same day while in college?

Plus, Tomoyuki Sugano's early success trend and the NL's dominance over the AL.

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After an impressive 6-6 start to the season, news came out of Coors Field over the weekend that the Penner Sports Group, part owners of the Denver Broncos, were purchasing a 40% stake of the Colorado Rockies to become the largest minority owner of the club. What will this mean for the Rox? Can we expect this to result in another Rocktober run to the World Series?

Just when life seemed good, a pair of walk-off losses to the San Diego Padres on back-to-back nights stuck a dagger in the hearts of Rockies fans everywhere. Why was the loss on Saturday worse than the first two? How could being swept in four games be considered a success?

Plus, Kyle Freeland exits before he throws a pitch, Mickey Moniak continues to rake and Hunter Goodman plays through injury.

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A lot of unexpected things have been happening for the Colorado Rockies early in the 2026 season. If its a sign of things to come, then a lot of firsts will happen this year. When was the last time a player hit for the cycle with or against the Rockies? Will that drought end?

Colorado hasn't had a complete game since Chad Kuhl's magical night against the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022. Why is the current rotation - and current successful bullpen - poised for a CGSO at some point?

Plus, Connor Joe returns to the Majors, the Nolan Jones trade (the original one) comes back to haunt the Rockies and Konnor Griffin signs a $140M extension at 19 years old.

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Bring out the brooms because the Colorado Rockies have taken all three games from the Houston Astros for the first time since 2012 (when they were still in the National League)! How did the Rox manage such a triumphant win on Wednesday? And which reliever got his first save of the season?

The rebuilding plan was one slated for 3-4 years by President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta and GM Josh Byrnes. With a 6-6 record and only 1 game out from the final NL Wild Card spot, is Colorado actually ahead of schedule? Is it too early to know?

Plus, Antonio Senzatela continues to have great success, TJ Rumfield as the best rookie in MLB and Michael Lorenzen flashes the stuff he had with Team Italy in the 2026 WBC.

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It's been nearly two weeks of the ABS Challenge System in MLB so far and the numbers are in: Colorado is not very aggressive when batting. But on defense, they've been one of the best in the sport. Could this trend continue? Who's been successful and who hasn't for the Rockies?

The first challenge in team history was veteran starter Jose Quintana. Will we see pitchers challenge any more for Colorado? And which two relievers have already said they will not be challenging?

Plus, Germán Márquez wins his first game away for the Rockies, Brendan Rodgers signs unique deal with the Boston Red Sox and Troy Johnston comments on the quality of fans in Denver.

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Colorado put up 8 runs during Monday's win over the Houston Astros, but it came in front of only 16K fans. Is that the lowest attended game in franchise history? (Yes. It is.) Should we think this downward trend will continue through another 100-loss season?

Walker Monfort has been pushing all the right buttons since being handed the reins by his father Dick Monfort. What eye-popping quote came from the elder Monfort in a recent Denver Post article? And does the family truly want to build a winner?

Plus, Zac Veen and Blaine Crim return to action (but not Denver), TJ Rumfield sparks 8-run inning with his triple (but he's not fast) and Ryan Feltner looks good once again (but doesn't get a quality start).

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The year was 2000. Mike Hampton and Denny Neagle hadn't happened to the Colorado Rockies yet. Masato Yoshii had been acquired from the New York Mets to become the first Japanese-born starting pitcher in Rockies history. Flash forward a quarter of a century and now Colorado has finally signed a Japanese-born pitcher: legendary NPB ace Tomoyuki Sugano. How did he fare in his Coors Field debut on Sunday? What history did he make?

The Opening Weekend at Coors Field was a letdown thanks in part to the Philadelphia Phillies talented squad, a weak Rockies offense and a historically bad first inning by Michael Lorenzen. Should fans be booing in Denver? Is it fair that they already have?

Plus, Mickey Moniak goes off with two homer game, TJ Rumfield joins an elite group that includes Todd Helton and Valente Bellozo quietly saves Colorado with outstanding performance in a loss.

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Hope springs eternal and spring is springing to Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies home opener. A new front office, roster and menu options has 2026 feeling a bit different and bit more hopeful. What were the big roster changes ahead of the series with the Philadelphia Phillies?

KOA Radio auditioned four voices to join Jack Corrigan in the play-by-play booth during spring training. Now, they've made their decision. Who will you be hearing every night this summer alongside Corrigan? And why might his voice sound a bit familiar?

Plus, MLB makes the 9-9-9 Challenge more accessible (and affordable) to fans at Coors Field, a performance promo could have you eating 13 free pizzas this season and a shrew minor league signing to help Colorado's depth at Triple-A Albuquerque.

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After going 0-3 against the Miami Marlins, did anyone think the Colorado Rockies had a chance against the Toronto Blue Jays on the road? That's why you play the games and why the Rockies will not be what we saw in 2025. How did they manage to win a one-run game in extra inningg?

Warren Schaeffer referenced Kyle Freeland as the team's captain, albeit unofficially. Why does this make so much sense right now? And what did K-Free do to earn such praise on Wednesday?

Plus, Tyler Freeman makes a memorable debut, Ryan Feltner gets tagged by another comeback liner, the Rockies do something they have NEVER done before and Kevin Gausman as a member of Colorado's 2027 rotation.

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The Colorado Rockies had won a single game at the Rogers Centre entering Monday. By the end of the night, they had their second with a huge 14-5 victory over the reigning American League Champs, the Toronto Blue Jays. Who had the biggest performance? How rare was it to have so many with multi-hit efforts on the road?

The starting pitching hasn't finished five innings yet despite being effective enough to not walk away with massive earned run averages. Which reliever went 4 solid innings to earn the win in Toronto?

Plus, injury updates on four key players and speculation about who might get shipped to Triple-A Albuquerque in time for the home opener.

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