Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, April 1st, 2024 Although it came with no “interpolations” of predicted success or claims of how his team would perform this season, Colorado Rockies principal owner Dick Monfort has broken his off-season silence. Somewhat overshadowed by the fanfare of Opening Day on Thursday, Monfort spoke with Troy Renck of the Denver Post over brunch to discuss his feelings and the state of the organization. “I want to win,” Monfort said. While some Rockies fans may be loath to believe the Greeley ..read more

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs play the first of 81 games at Wrigley Field. Monday notes... THE WEATHER: Rain might, just might, hold off until mid-afternoon. Here’s the point forecast for Wrigley Field. And here’s the local radar for you to keep handy: CUBS VS. ROCKIES: This is the earliest date on which the Cubs ever have played the Rockies. The previous earliest was April 8, in 1996, at Colorado. The earliest at home was April 13, in 2009, also a home opener when Ted Lilly no-hit the Rockies until two out in the seventh, then three relievers ..read more

Photo by Chris Coduto/ The Cubs begin their 2024 home season. The Cubs played the Rockies six times in a 12-game stretch last September. So in terms of regular-season games, it’s been only a nine-game span since these teams last met. After this week they won’t meet again until Game 147, September 13 in Denver. Thanks, schedule-makers. For more on the Rockies, here’s Evan Lang, a writer at our SB Nation Rockies site Purple Row: The Colorado Rockies have finally been forced into a rebuild after five consecutive losing seasons culminated in the beleaguered franchise ..read more

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Skyler and Evan discuss Opening Day, final roster decisions, Dick Monfort, and expectations. For more information on the future of podcasts here at Purple Row, please click here! ★ ★ ★ The podcast Affected by Altitude is hosted by Purple Row staff writers Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, who are incredibly proud and excited to be lending their voices to more great Rockies content for you to enjoy. Joining Evan and Skyler is a rotating cast of guests hosts to talk shop about everyone’s favorite purple baseball team. This week Skyler ..read more

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports The Rockies finally get out of the Desert and head to the Windy City! Spring training has wrapped up and so has the Colorado Rockies’ opening series. In the first four games of the season, the Rockies were outscored 32-14 — the worst four-game run differential (-18) to start a season in franchise history — and their 14 runs scored are tied for the third-fewest to start a season in franchise history. They did win on Saturday, but their 22 innings without a lead to begin the season was the longest such stretch in franchise history. But ..read more

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Colorado Rockies News and Notes for Tuesday, April 2, 2024 I spent part of last season writing about home run celebrations, a ritual of which I am a fan. I ranked the best ones (The Seattle Mariners’ trident won out), and when any team came to Coors Field, I asked to see their home run celebration gear. For example, here’s the Minnesota Twins’ fishing vest. Renee Dechert Minnesota Twins Land of 10,000 Rakes Fishing Vest The public relations folks were always good-natured, if a bit surprised by my ..read more

Photo by Michael Reaves/ The 2024 season is off to a rocky start, but could that just be bad luck? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Colorado Rockies fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. ★ ★ ★ The Colorado Rockies have played five games so far in the young 2024 season and have posted both a 1-4 record and -23 run differential. It’s a less-than-ideal way to kick things off, for sure! However, it seems like some of this ..read more

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via The Rockies will try for their second win in the Windy City. Today, the Colorado Rockies (1-4) will face the Chicago Cubs (2-2) in Game 2 of a wet and chilly three-game stand, looking to right the ship on what has been a disappointing start to the 2024 season. Hopefully, the Rockies will get the offense cranking. As it stands, the team’s 14 runs scored are tied for the second-fewest to begin a season in franchise history. The story is equally grim on the defensive side. The Rockies have committed multiple errors in consecutive ..read more

Cody Bellinger, Seiya Suzuki, Christopher Morel and Garrett Cooper homered, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Colorado Rockies 12-2 on Tuesday night for their third straight win ..read more

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Are you burdened with the overhanging dread that is a 162 MLB season in Colorado? Do you have a gaping hole in your life begging to be filled with a love of baseball again? Do you suffer from IRS (Irritable Rockies Syndrom)? Well, lucky for you there is a solution to these troublesome woes and that is the wonderful world of Minor League Baseball. The minor leagues kicked off the season last Friday at the Triple-A level with the other full-season levels ..read more