How much should Spring Training performance be taken at face value? This question hangs heavy over every camp in Arizona and Florida during Spring Training. In most cases, the statistics should be taken with a grain of salt as each player has a different motivation and process when it comes to playing in the exhibition… read more

Over the weekend, the Colorado Rockies made a rather surprising move, placing reliever Justin Lawrence on waivers last Saturday, as first reported by MLB Insider Jon Heyman. On Monday, MLB.com’s Thomas Harding reported that Lawrence had been claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates haven’t formally announced the claim and will need to make a 40-man… read more

When he was drafted in the first round by the Colorado Rockies in 2019, Michael Toglia carried the mantle of the next big thing at first base for the franchise. After 17 glorious years from Hall of Famer Todd Helton, first base had become a revolving door since Helton’s retirement in 2013. The team tried… read more

In their 30-year history, the Colorado Rockies have often taken the approach of being a straight-collared organization. Players are straight-laced and professional and the team doesn’t try to do anything too out of the ordinary. Sure there have been players with some personality, but nothing too extravagant or bizarre. Charlie Blackmon took on a persona… read more

Spring training games are finally underway for all MLB teams. The Colorado Rockies kicked off their Cactus League season against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the joint facility the two NL West Rivals share. The Rockies utilized a six-run rally in the top of the ninth to break a 6-6… read more

As Spring Training ramps up, the Colorado Rockies have added another veteran name to the bullpen, signing left-handed reliever Scott Alexander to a one-year deal. In a corresponding move, the Rockies have designated utility infielder Aaron Schunk for assignment. The Rockies had spent the offseason touting a desire to add another experienced arm to the… read more

The Colorado Rockies are in the middle of a difficult stretch of years. After back-to-back postseason trips in 2017 and 2018, the team has been in a free-fall state for six consecutive seasons. Discourse behind the scenes led to an exodus of players like Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story, while dysfunction has also hampered the… read more

This episode was recorded on Saturday, February 16, 2025. Stats and events may not be current at time of posting.  Rocky Mountain Rooftop is the Colorado Rockies affiliate of Fans First Sports Network dedicated to covering all things Rockies. Our flagship podcast Affected by Altitude, hosted by Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, covers all the… read more