Colorado Rockies Day 2 Draft Recap
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Colorado Rockies Day 2 Draft Recap
After a successful first three rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft, which included selecting Ethan Holliday fourth overall, the Colorado Rockies went right back to work on Monday with the remainder of the draft. The Rockies leaned into more pitchers, particularly college relievers, on Day 2 while selecting position players with strong bat-to-ball skills. Here… read more
Rangers Roll The Dice With Recovering Arms In MLB Draft
Perhaps no team knows Tommy John surgery better than the Texas Rangers. Sure, Texas rehabbed Jacob deGrom and Tyler Mahle back from the surgery just this year, but the Rangers’ connection to the famous operation doesn’t fully reside at Globe Life Field. Most of it comes just 15 minutes away from the Globe at the… read more
Should the Tigers be prioritizing Gleyber Torres for an Extension?
Gleyber Torres turned down a long term deal with the Washington Nationals in order to remain at second base. At the time Detroit’s decision to acquire Gleyber was peculiar, given that the Tigers had already signed their second baseman of the future to a longterm deal. In the end Keith was able to find his… read more
Cal Raleigh Wins 2025 Home Run Derby
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A Deep Dive On Rangers First Round Pick Gavin Fien
For the first time since they selected Cole Winn with the 15th overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, the Rangers have picked a high-school prospect in the first round. Last night, the Rangers took shortstop Gavin Fien from Great Oak (Calif.) High School with the 12th overall pick. Rangers scouting director Kip Flagg said… read more
Colorado Rockies Day 1 Draft Recap
When the 2025 MLB Draft commenced on Sunday in Atlanta, GA, the Colorado Rockies sat in a peculiar place. Having dropped to the fourth overall pick in the lottery and the fact that they can’t pick higher than 10th next year despite being the worst team in baseball this season, the first three rounds had… read more
Affected by Altitude Episode 171: After a first half like that, we need a Holliday
This episode was recorded on Sunday, July 13, 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
Cleveland Guardians Go 6-1 on Final Road Trip Before All-Star Break
Last week, the Cleveland Guardians needed the All-Star Break to get here early. However, they turned it around on the road by sweeping the Houston Astros and taking three out of four from the Chicago White Sox. With a 46-49 record at the All-Star Break, the Guardians still have a lot of work to do…. read more
Colorado Rockies select Ethan Holliday fourth overall
The Colorado Rockies are keeping it in the family as they have snagged their top option with the fourth overall pick of the 2025 MLB Draft selecting shortstop Ethan Holliday from Stillwater High School in Oklahoma. Holliday was widely regarded as the top prospect available entering the draft will follow in the footsteps of his… read more
Rockies end first half with 4-2 loss to the Reds
For the 73rd time this season, the Colorado Rockies were on the losing side of box score as they fell 4-2 to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday to end the first half. With the loss the Rockies extend the record for most losses heading into the All-Star Break in major league history, having surpassed the… read more
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