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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Colorado might be "Here For The Climb," but a stumble out the gate during a 3-game Opening Weekend series with the Miami Marlins doesn't change much for their future plans. Did the Rockies follow through on striking out less and putting the ball in play more? After Warren Schaeffer said they'd steal more bases, did they actually do it?

The bullpen was the highlight after the offense went 1-for-20 with runners in scoring position. Who was the biggest surprise and why was absolutely Antonio Senzatela and his 2.2 scoreless innings?

Plus, Mickey Moniak begins the year on the IL, Charlie Condon makes major noise with a two homer game and previewing the Toronto Blue Jays series.

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For the second consecutive year, Colorado has to wait an extra day for their first game of the season. How many years in a row has there been a different left fielder? What's the best stat to suggest the Rockies will beat the Marlins on Opening Day?

Though it feels like a lot of notable players for Colorado begin the season on the IL, several may end up getting ticketed for Triple-A Albuquerque when they return. What pitcher was added to the 40-man roster on Thursday? Are we more likely to see him as a starter or reliever?

Plus, where the climb begins for the Rockies, Paul Skenes has his worst start (and biggest revelation) and KOA Radio drags its feet with a decision about Jack Corrigan's next broadcast partner.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is the latest young player to earn over $100 million in guarantee money before reaching free agency. Could the Colorado Rockies join the fray and hand out an extension to one of their top players?

Ezequiel Tovar is the most recent player to receive an extension from the Rockies. Despite being signed through his age-29 season, could Dick Monfort sign him to an even longer deal in the same way the team did for Troy Tulowitzki and Todd Helton?

Plus, the issues with a Chase Dollander or Hunter Goodman extension, why an extension for Ethan Holliday is likely to never happen, and the most/worst unnecessary extension in MLB history.

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As the Opening Day roster comes into form, it looks like manager Warren Schaeffer wants his Colorado Rockies to carry a pair of long relievers in the form of Antonio Senzatela and Chase Dollander. Good for them, bad for a pair of relievers. Why is Seth Halvorson and Jaden Hill ticketed for Albuquerque?

Spring numbers for the offense was good, especially the stolen bases. But is there a serious problem lurking for the Rockies? Will the steals dry up come regular season?

Plus, a Rockies' prospect from 2025 breaks a spring training stolen base record in 2026, Opening Night in MLB and a Rickey Henderson book with an interesting Rockies-related Easter Egg.

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