Mile High Sports Rockies Podcast

Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Doug Ottewill (Editor-in-Chief, Mile High Sports Magazine) discuss the Rockies' monumental series with the visiting Dodgers -- with first place in the NL West on the line! Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver. Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotar Follow Doug Ottewill on Twitter: @dottewill

The Colorado Rockies are still in the thick of the National League’s postseason chase, but unless they can start hitting with runners in scoring position, they won’t be for much longer.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Doug Ottewill (Editor-in-Chief, Mile High Sports Magazine) discuss the Rockies' season-long struggle at the plate with runners in scoring position and how it doomed them yet again in Thursday’s series opener at San Diego, wasting German Marquez’s brilliant start.Charlie Blackmon has underachieved this season – with men on base, and without. Is he pressing due to the pressure he’s putting on himself  thanks to his new contract extension? Shawn and Doug discuss all of these topics and more in this episode of the "Blake Street Irregulars"!*** Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Doug Ottewill on Twitter: @dottewill

While the Colorado Rockies have launched themselves into contention, they underwhelmed against the Cardinals in a three-game set over the weekend; something they can't afford to do many more times. Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Doug Ottewill (Editor-in-Chief, Mile High Sports Magazine) discuss Bud Black's decision to go with a "Sunday lineup" against the Cardinals; including a rest-day for All-Star Charlie Blackmon during a critical game and series and explain why the Rockies can't afford to do that again. The Rockies aren't the Yankees; they're not in this position every year, and with the looming specter of Nolan Arenado's impending free agency following the 2019 season hovering over their heads, Bud Black and Co. can't afford to do anything but put the pedal to the metal the rest of the way. The team now hits the road for a critical, six-game road trip to Anaheim and San Diego, and starting pitcher Tyler Anderson's game is a mess of late. Can the Rockies pic

As the Rockies mount an impressive run that has seen them climb back into the playoff race, two of their younger prospects have right in the middle of it.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Doug Ottewill (Editor-in-Chief, Mile High Sports Magazine) take a look at first baseman Ryan McMahon and outfielder David Dahl, and their impact on the playoff race.McMahon’s clutch hitting and Dahl’s all-around game has found them in nearly every game, and the youngsters have delivered.Shawn and Doug discuss how McMahon and Dahl might continue to impact the Rockies’ playoff chase in this episode of the "Blake Street Irregulars"!–––––––––––––––––-- Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver. Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotar Follow Doug Ottewill on Twitter: @dottewill

The Colorado Rockies stunned the Houston Astros in their series-opener, ambushing the Astros and star pitcher Justin Verlander in their 5-1 victory. The Rockies have climbed back into contention, and face two of baseball’s best teams in a pivotal road trip.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Ronnie Kohrt (Mile High Sports' "Broncos Blitz" podcast) discuss the Rockies' recent run, including the surprising turnaround of setup man Brian Shaw, and how the beleaguered bullpen likely holds they keys to their playoff hopes.***Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Ronnie Kohrt on Twitter: @RonnieKRadio

The Colorado Rockies have seven of their last nine games, and have had a disastrous homestead – with three games remaining against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Eric Goodman (Host, "Afternoon Drive with Goodman and Shapiro") talk about the Rockies' free-fall, and especially how the baffling, awful performances out of the bullpen have doomed the Rockies in far too many games this season.The expensive, underperforming bullpen might eventually sink their season, too.The pair talk about how Wade Davis’ blown saves and Bryan Shaw and Jake McGee’ disappointing seasons affect morale on a team that’s struggling to stay in the NL West race, and discuss how critical the final three games of the homestand are – especially since the Rockies will travel to Houston and Atlanta next.*** Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Eric Goodman on Twitter: @EricGoodman

The Colorado Rockies won their fifth straight home game on Monday with a shutout of the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates behind another sterling effort from starting pitcher Kyle Freeland. Freeland spun seven scoreless innings and allowed only two hits, despite having to cool off thanks to a rain delay. His 10 wins lead the team, and his 3.04 ERA is leaps and bounds better than anyone else in the Rockies' rotation. Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Ronnie Kohrt (Mile High Sports' "Broncos Blitz" podcast) discuss what makes an 'ace' nowadays, as complete games become a rarity in the majors. Is Freeland the Rockies' ace? Could it be Jon Gray, who's clearly righted the ship since his return from Triple-A Albuquerque? Gray's nine wins are tied for the second-best total on the team, and his 10.65 K/9 demonstrates what he can do to opposing batters when he's right. In his last four games since his promotion, Gray's 2-0 with a miniscule 1.52 ERA and 25 strikeouts -- and the Ro

After a 4-1 homestead against the World Champion Astros and the A’s, the Rockies go road-tripping to the Midwest to take on the Cardinals and the Brewers – who lead the National League Wild Card race.Host Shawn Drotar "Mornings at 5280’" and his Mile High Sports Radio co-hosts Nate Lundy and T.J. Carpenter discuss the Rockies' series-opening loss in St. Louis, the importance of winning in Milwaukee, and what the Rockies should do at the trade deadlineAll three of them think it’s time for the Rockies to think big – deal Brendan Rodgers and Riley Pint-type of big.Find out on this week’s "Blake Street Irregulars"!Brought to you by Tap XIV on Blake Street in Denver. Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Nate Lundy on Twitter: @natelundyFollow T.J. Carpenter on Twitter: @TJCarpenterShow

The champs are in town. As the scorching-hot Rockies return to Coors Field, they'll face the ultimate test; the World Series-defending Houston Astros and starting pitchers (Gerrit Cole and Charlie Morton), that sport a combined 21-4 record. The Rockies, winners of 15 of their last 19, however, look to be ready to start a five-game homestand against that Astros and Oakland A's that will redefine their playoff chances, and perhaps define their entire season. Host Shawn Drotar and guest Nate Lundy (Co-hosts, "Mornings at 5280'") take a look at the Rockies as they take on two of the American League's finest, and discuss how a successful -- or unsuccessful -- homestand will change the team's trade-deadline goals, and how they'll continue to fight for a second postseason berth in a row. Check out the latest "Blake Street Irregulars"! *** Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver. Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotar Follow Nate Lundy on Twitter: @natelundy

The Colorado Rockies came into the All-Star break winners of 13 of their last 16 games, and find themselves in the thick of the NL West race.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Ronnie Kohrt (Mile High Sports' "Broncos Blitz" podcast) discuss this weekend’s three-game series in Arizona; a chance for the Rockies to leapfrog the Diamondbacks and claim second place for themselves.The Rockies’ next month is set to define them; every team they’ll play – save Pittsburgh, who’s only one game under .500 – has a winning record; can the Rockies keep their hot streak going? Who needs to step up in the blazing desert?Find out on this week’s "Blake Street Irregulars"!***Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Ronnie Kohrt on Twitter: @RonnieKRadioAMP users: Click here to listen.

The Rockies have won 13 of their last 16 games, rocketing into the All-Star break with big-time momentum. While most teams look at the break as a time to rest and refresh themselves, the Rockies -- who are playing their best baseball of the season -- might feel differently. Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Doug Ottewill (Editor-in-Chief, Mile High Sports Magazine) discuss the Rockies' tough schedule to begin the season's second half, and wonder if the timing will derail the club just as they've back into postseason contention. All-Star shortstop Trevor Story and first baseman Ian Desmond have been heating up, and the Rockies' starters have been better than ever; can they sustain that performance for the rest of the season? Which veterans will end up near their usual averages, and which younger players might be experiencing real growth that could elevate the Rockies in the competitive NL West? Shawn and Doug discuss all of these topics and more in this episode of the "B

Nolan Arenado, Charlie Blackmon and Trevor Story were named All-Stars this weekend, and the Rockies will need them at their best during the most important series of the season.The Rockies, only 3.5 games back in the NL West, begin a three-game series with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday and hope to take advantage of an opportunity to put themselves in the thick in the NL playoff chase as the All-Star break looms.Host Shawn Drotar (Mile High Sports Radio) and guest Erik Trujillo (Mile High Sports Magazine) discuss how critical starting pitching has been during this run, and wonder how long it can last at altitude. If it can’t, can the Rockies’ All-Star bets carry the day?***Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Erik Trujillo on Twitter: @etrujillo88

The Colorado Rockies, winners of six out their last seven games, find themselves only 3-1/2 games out of first place in the NL West – but facing a tough, nine-game stretch that may end up defining their season.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, "Mornings at 5280'") and guest Ronnie Kohrt (Mile High Sports' "Broncos Blitz" podcast) discuss this weekend’s three-game series against Seattle – the Mariners' 56-32 would be the best in the entire National League.The Rockies’ pitching is rounding into form behind Kyle Freeland, Tyler Anderson and newly promoted Antonio Senzatela, all of whom have contributed mightily to the Rockies’ run of success, but it’s shortstop Trevor Story who’s been the revelation; cutting back on strikeouts and hitting nearly .400 over the past two weeks – all while playing Gold Glove-caliber defense.Youth is being served for the Rockies; can they carry the Rockies across the first-half finish line as contenders?Find out on this week’s "Blake Street Irregulars"!***Brought

Things have gone from bad to worse for Jon Gray.The Rockies’ erstwhile ace is fourth in the NL with 119 strikeouts, and he’s sported All-Star caliber stuff all season, but the results have been disastrous, and before Gray’s ERA rocketed into the sixes, the team optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.Host Shawn Drotar and guest Nate Lundy (Co-hosts, "Mornings at 5280'") take a look at the Rockies' decision, and try to decipher what message the Rockies are sending to their prized pitcher.Check out the latest "Blake Street Irregulars"!*** Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Nate Lundy on Twitter: @natelundy

Ronnie Kohrt of the Blake Street Irregulars podcast is joined by Trevor Rich to talk about the pros and cons of selling or buying this year for Colorado as the deadline creeps close to a month away.

Blake Street Irregulars guest host Ronnie Kohrt chats with Mike Payne, baseball editor for Beckett about the Rockies new legendary lineup released in baseball card form and some other discussion about the Rockies and card collecting.

Ronnie Kohrt of the Blake Street Irregulars podcast talks about the Rockies slumping woes and has a solution to the issues at hand, in the form of a trade.

The Colorado Rockies missed out on a sweep of the Reds Thursday after their wobbly bullpen faltered once more. The Rockies’ bullpen has struggled with both injury and inconsistency, but the team still finds themselves only a half-game out of first place as the Diamondbacks come calling at Coors Field.Host Shawn Drotar and guest Nate Lundy (Co-hosts, "Mornings at 5280’" take a look at the Rockies' pitching struggles – their team ERA is second-worst in the National League – can they turn the tide at home, despite throwing at altitude?Carlos Gonzalez and the Rockies’ offense have been putting up runs in bunches, and the team’s three best starters in terms of ERA – Kyle Freeland, Chad Bettis, and German Marquez – will take the mound for Colorado in a pivotal series given the tightening NL West. Check out the latest "Blake Street Irregulars" and prepare for the Rockies’ biggest series of the season!***Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on T

Carlos Gonzalez has been warming up for a while now – maybe you hadn’t noticed.While Gonzalez is still hitting only .264 on the season, a deeper look at the numbers can be revealing:– Over the last 30 days, Gonzalez is hitting a robust .328.– Over the last 15 days, he’s hitting .368.– On the season, he’s hitting .325 with runners in scoring position… including a 473-foot bomb against the Cincinnati Reds in their series opener Tuesday.Host Shawn Drotar (Host, “Mornings at 5280′“) and guest Doug Ottewill (Editor-in-Chief, Mile High Sports Magazine) discuss the impact that a hard-hitting ‘CarGo’ makes on the Rockies’ lineup, and wonder if this really is his final season in Colorado.***Brought to you by Tap XIV (tapfourteen.com) on Blake Street in Denver.Follow Shawn Drotar on Twitter: @sdrotarFollow Doug Ottewill on Twitter: @dottewill

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