Rocky Mountain Rooftop: A Colorado Rockies podcast.

Mac is back from parts unknown to rejoin Skyler and Evan to talk about the Colorado Rockies! We break down how the Raimel Tapia for Randal Grichuk trade is panning out after the first month, and how Grichuk is succeeding in a Rockies uniform. Brendan Rodgers is starting to see some success in May after an April he'd rather forget, while Austin Gomber is off to a strong start in his second Rockies season. Meanwhile, Germán Márquez is uncharacteristically struggling over his last five starts. We discuss what's going on with the Germán and what needs to be fixed so he can resume his ace status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mac abandons us to go to New York (likely for nefarious Kingdom Hearts related purposes), so Skyler and Evan are joined by Kenneth Weber for the April wrap-up episode! The Colorado Rockies finish the month of April with a 12-9 record despite a completely miserable road trip that we break down for your listening... displeasure? We also discuss the epidemic of back soreness plaguing the team (and our hosts), Brendan Rodgers' unpleasant April. and one Kuhl dude in the Rockies' starting rotation. We wrap things up with our April pitchers and position players of the month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Wick (@justwick) and Kenneth Weber (@KDub1988) are joined by a very special guest: Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) of DNVR Rockies! On this episode, the All-April Prospect Team is unveiled, led by April MVP candidates Ezequiel Tovar, Adael Amador and Wynton Bernard. Additional topics include the MLB debut of infielder Elehuris Montero, the road ahead for Michael Toglia, and the high-minors landscape for corner infielders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan, Mac, and Skyler sit down to discuss the biggest news of the last week: Kyle Freeland is in LoDo to stay. The Denver native inked a five year extension with his hometown Colorado Rockies to further cement the team's solid rotation for the foreseeable future. On the back end of the pitching staff, Daniel Bard is retaking his closer role and showing us a confident pitcher that we can be confident in. Meanwhile, the roster crunch is fast approaching and honestly we're not sure who's going to get the cut. Could it be struggling second baseman Brendan Rodgers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're a week into the 2022 season and Mac, Skyler, and Evan discuss where we're at so far! After a brief discussion of Jackie Robinson Day and it's 75th anniversary, we dive into who's hot and who's not. The Rockies' bullpen has shocked the world as one of the best units in baseball over the first week. Is it sustainable? Connor Joe leads a hot Rockies hitting corps that includes Kris Bryant, CJ Cron, Elias Díaz, and surprisingly Yonathan Daza... but on the flip side we have an ice cold Brendan Rodgers and Charlie Blackmon. Where do they go from here? Meanwhile, after two tough outings, Kyle Freeland and the Rockies are no closer to a deal to avoid arbitration with a hearing set for May 24th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan sit down to discuss the 28-man roster to start the season and break down the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. We had some other stuff planned for the second half, but something unprecedented happened: news broke WHILE we were recording! Not the day after! Rockies legend Todd Helton has been hired as a special assistant to the general manager. We discuss how we feel about the move and what we think it means moving forward for the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening Day for the Colorado Rockies is in less than a week, and Skyler, Mac, and Evan are here to walk you through what we know of the roster so far with spring training ending soon. We go position by position with the assumed starter, potential backups, and guys we think might make the final cut. Because life is funny that way, the Rockies made several announcements literally the day after we recorded, including both Ashton Goudeau and Dom Nuñez making the Opening Day Roster. Also, can you guess where we had to edit out Mac saying a no-no word? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here comes the money! This week Mac, Skyler, and Evan discuss the Colorado Rockies extending INF Ryan McMahon to the tune of six years and $70 million to continue Bill Schmidt's offseason spending spree. This has been one of the Rockies' most productive offseasons in years and it's not even over yet. The Rockies have also traded Raimel Tapia to the Toronto Blue Jays for the power bat of Randall Grichuk. We discuss what that means for the Rockies and their lineup. Meanwhile, Kyle Freeland and the Rockies couldn't avoid arbitration at the deadline, but we don't think hope is lost just yet. We also talk about wrestling a bit more than you would expect. Affected by Altitude also says goodbye to shortstop Trevor Story, who has officially left the Rockies in free agency to join the Boston Red Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unholy union is complete, and both Purple Row podcasting crews are together at last! In our first episode since spring training began, Evan, Skyler, and Mac are joined by their good friends from the Pebble Report podcast: Justin Wick and Kenneth Webber! This week our full infield discusses the Kris Bryant signing and what it means for the present and future of the organization. We also discuss the other free agents that the Rockies have brought in and how it affects the lineup. Also, we have eight outfielders. That's a lot of outfielders. Why do we have so many outfielders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Wick (@justwick) and Kenneth Weber (@KDub1988) are back with special guests! The Pebble Report crew is thrilled to welcome Blake Street Banter for Episode 2 of the 2022 season! Justin, Kenneth, Aaron McBride and Tyler Paddor discuss the minor league impact from Kris Bryant’s seven-year contract in Colorado, and how his defensive versatility brings new life to certain players. Topics include the prospects Bryant could share the field with over the next seven years and the state of the Triple-A starting rotation as a fifth starter battle shapes up in spring training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rockies have been in talks with a few big-name free agent hitters this offseason, and have finally landed one - Kris Bryant! This is huge news, so Mac and Skyler hopped on the podcast shortly after the announcement to discuss the signing, as well as the ramifications of it - in this coming season and beyond. We also discuss who could be on the chopping block, and what this could all mean for the league’s perception of the Colorado Rockies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 99 long days, the owners' lockout of Major League Baseball has finally come to an end with the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement. Skyler, Evan, and Mac are delighted to bring to you the first post-lockout episode of Affected by Altitude. This week, the boys break down the new CBA and what it means for both MLB and your Colorado Rockies. We also briefly discuss the team's dismissal of recently appointed head of R&D Scott Van Lenten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of 2022, Justin Wick and Kenneth Weber are back to discuss the minor league season that — MLB lockout or not — is scheduled to begin in early April. Topics include the impact of 40-man players missing from minor league rosters, the new opportunities that have opened for new and existing players, and a full preseason preview on the Purple Row PuRPs list and how Justin and Kenneth like to piece together their prospect rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The winter carries on, and Skyler, Mac, and Evan are hear to discuss what scraps of news we can rummage for. Bud Black has been extended through the 2023 season and we'll talk about why that's a great turn of events. The Hall of Fame class is officially in, with just David Ortiz making the cut. However, Todd Helton's progress in the voting is really encouraging! Meanwhile... the lockout continues as the owners cry poor and the announcement that Spring Training is officially delayed has finally arrived. But hey, at least we can still play baseball in video game form... right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a special episode of the Purple Row podcast Affected by Altitude, hosted by managing editor Sam Bradfield and staff writer Joelle Milholm. The last few years in the baseball world has seen more women hired in various positions from coaches to R&D departments to general manager and more. On the heels of the Colorado Rockies hiring their first female scout in Emily Glass, as well as bringing in Brittany Haby in advance research and Julianna Rubin to work on roster, contract and salary arbitration issues, two of Purple Row’s women team up to discuss how exciting this is for the Rockies and MLB in general. Joelle and Sam highlight some of the notable hirings around the league, in addition to the press room and broadcasting booths. The hosts also try to dive into why these moves matter and what they could mean for the future of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan, Mac, and Skyler are joined by Purple Row managing editor Sam Bradfield to discuss all the off-season goings-on in our first episode of 2022. The Colorado Rockies have made some... divisive changes to their front office since last we all met. The Rockies face criticism for being too insular. Clint Hurdle returning to the fold could be a good move, while Sterling Monfort's quiet promotion to director of professional scouting has faced tremendous backlash. Meanwhile, the Rockies have done a good job casting a wide net looking for fresh faces to restock their analytics team and make additions to the coaching staff. We also ask the question: what former Rockie or "nostalgia hire" would you want to see brought back to the organization in a coaching role? What makes a good leader and constitutes a good energy to bring into the clubhouse? Plus: lockout news and waiting for the season to start, the Todd Helton HoF watch, and some really excellent and exciting moves for the diversity of our sport in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan, Skyler, and Mac stumble their way through the unknown, as the owners have unanimously voted to initiate a lockout prior to recording. The lockout will last until a new Collective Bargaining Agreement can be ratified, and your hosts will try to help you navigate through what that means for you and for baseball. The week leading up to the lockout was pretty nuts though, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first monthly iteration of Affected by Altitude during the offseason, Mac, Skyler, and Evan pass you an extra loaded plate with all your favorite dishes. The turkey this year is stuffed with new contracts, player departures, negotiations, and a new hitting coach with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes that happens to be a familiar face. Make sure you save room for dessert, because we've got end-of-season awards pie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Stolnis, Kris Willis and Ashley MacLennon set the table for the World Series showdown between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros! Presented by T-Mobile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our final regular episode of the 2021 season, Mac, Skyler, and Evan dole out the (intangible) hardware as they name the recipients of the prestigious... Tudies? Alties? AxA Awards? among the Colorado Rockies for the year. It's been a blast to bring you our podcast this year. We'll have occasional episodes throughout the offseason before resuming regular weekly content when Spring Training hits in 2022! Thank you so much for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast marks the ‘official’ conclusion of the 2021 minor league season, as Justin Wick (@justwick) and Kenneth Weber (@KDub1988) hand out a minor league MVP(s), Cy Young and Gold Glove award to the Rockies’ top minor league performers in 2021. Additional coverage on the Arizona Fall League is presented, as eight Rockies minor leaguers will suit up for 30 more games with the Salt River Rafters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Colorado Rockies have made a big move: Bill Schmidt has had the "interim" removed from his title and been named general manager. He then wheeled around and got two extensions done in short order. Mac, Skyler, and Evan discuss Schmidt's official appointment as GM, the contracts he's done, and what the future might hold. Plus, Arizona Fall League is back after a year long hiatus, and the MLB playoffs are underway with the Wild Card games done and the Division Series going strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talent from all around SB Nation come together to preview the MLB NL Playoffs as John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and Kris Willis debate all the biggest topics and make their predictions! Presented by T-Mobile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mac and Evan fly with a two man booth like Excalibur and Tony Schiavone to bring you the final episode recorded during the regular season. Trevor Story's time at Coors Field has likely come to an end, so we reminisce about the titanic Texan's career. Story is set to become a free agent with the conclusion of the season, along with CJ Cron, Jon Gray, and several others. We break down the Rockies' free agent class and who we think is likely to stay or go. On a brighter note, Larry Walker Weekend was a blast and Evan was there to witness it! Meanwhile, Nolan Arenado is staying with the St. Louis Cardinals, chaos could reign (at time of recording) in the AL Wild Card, and the playoff picture is setting as we prepare for October baseball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler, Mac, and Evan are joined by Purple Row editor and friend of the show Justin Wick to discuss the waning Colorado Rockies season. Connor Joe has been shut down for the season. Should the team do the same with a struggling and tired Germán Márquez? What do our hosts expect from Peter Lambert as he returns to the team for his first start since 2019? Meanwhile, the Rockies have clinched their third straight losing season, but they did so much better than expected. Is there room for hope? Plus, the Padres collapsed, the Cardinals are surging, and there are some interesting teams to watch now that the Rockies are officially out of the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 10th episode of the 2021 minor league season, Justin Wick (@justwick) and Kenneth Weber (@KDub1988) are back with a full recap on the Low-A West and High-A West rundown for the Fresno Grizzlies and Spokane Indians. Further topics include the big league return of Peter Lambert and some Triple-A players to watch in the final days of the Albuquerque Isotopes' regular season slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler, Mac, and Evan discuss the evolution and solidification of the Colorado Rockies bullpen as the season reaches it’s final days. Meanwhile, Antonio Senzatela continues to pitch well, the AL East is a more exciting and competitive division than any other, and the MVP races are coming to a head—especially in the American League. Plus, we made some predictions at the beginning of the season! How uh... How did that go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mac, Skyler, and Evan discuss the induction of Colorado Rockies legend Larry Kenneth Robert Walker to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Some guy named Derek Jeter was there too, we guess. Meanwhile, the season marches ever towards the end with three Rockies rookie debuts, Germán Márquez and Jon Gray feeling the mileage, and the very exciting NL and AL Wild Card races! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mac, Skyler, and Evan name their position player and pitcher of the month for August, discuss the strange nine game road trip, and injuries to the starting pitching. It's also time for our very first mailbag, where the hosts answer questions submitted by you: the listener! Thank you so much to everyone who submitted a question for this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Wick (@justwick) and Kenneth Weber (@KDub1988) welcome Purple Row's Skyler Timmins (@SideLine_Crowd) for 2021's Episode 9, highlighting the MLB debuts of right-handers Ryan Feltner and Julian Fernández. Other topics include the corner infield depth in Triple-A Albuquerque with Elehuris Montero and Colton Welker, the starting pitcher availability through the upper level minors, and the limited games remaining on the 2021 schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mac, Evan, and Skyler take an in-depth look at Daniel Bard and the fickle Colorado Rockies bullpen and what can be done to fix it. The bullpen has it's moments and some gems hidden in the muck, but boy howdy can it frustrate the heck out of you. Meanwhile, Connor Joe is earning every day playing time out of the leadoff spot, but Raimel Tapia is set to return and leaves the Rockies with a dilemma. Plus, September call-ups are coming, the league needs to stop messing around with unpopular changes, and two legends are reaching the end of the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan, Skyler, and Mac discuss how it's a weird as heck season and the Colorado Rockies are somehow both under-performing and over-performing. There's an inking of a decent team in these purple bones, but what's the direction to go in from here? Personally we think that direction should involve Connor Joe, who rules. Meanwhile, things are afoot across the league. Giannis Antetokounmpo now owns part of the Milwaukee Brewers, the Mets are spiraling and Jacob deGrom might be done for the year, and the league has proposed the introduction of a $100m salary floor. Also, the Little League World Series and Little League Classic are upon us, and Joey Votto is definitely a Hall of Famer, no matter what Mac says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Wick (@justwick) and Kenneth Weber (@kdub1988) are back in action, as is starting pitcher Peter Lambert! After making his season debut on Wednesday, August 18, Lambert has officially returned to games following Tommy John surgery last summer. Further analysis covers the recent performance of July/August call-ups, and some bonus analysis covers the upcoming Triple-A matchup between the Albuquerque Isotopes and Las Vegas Aviators. Kenneth and Justin investigate what happened to the iconic Las Vegas 51's name and their hats with an alien logo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mac, Skyler, and Evan go the distance and ease your pain by talking about a Major League Baseball game played in a cornfield in Iowa. Meanwhile, CJ Cron is becoming a staple of the Colorado Rockies' offense, but they Rockies also can't seem to stop getting shut out... Outside of the Rockies, there are some close races for divisions around baseball, and would you rather throw a Maddux or an impressive number of consecutive strikeouts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Wick and Kenneth Weber name the Rockies' organizational all-stars for the month of July, and also talk about Triple-A fireballer Julian Fernández and his big league timetable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler, Mac, and Evan are joined by their fellow Purple Row writer Eric Fayeulle to wrap up the month of July with their position player and pitchers of the month! Plus, we put the Trevor Story trade drama to rest until hopefully the end of the season, Jhoulys Chacín has found his rhythm after coming home, and Sam Hilliard has found his swing. It's also time to break down the freshly released 2022 schedule, the Field of Dreams Game, and Olympic Baseball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan, Mac, and Skyler are joined by their fellow Purple Row staff writer and Pebble Report Podcast co-host Kenneth Weber! The day is here at last: Major League Baseball's trade deadline, and who better than your AxA crew (and special guest!) to discuss some of the bigger moves made around the league? Meanwhile, the Rockies made one move... Well, two I guess. Neither of them were the one you were expecting. Mychal Givens is gone, but CJ Cron, Daniel Bard, and Jon Gray all remain Rockies. Also remaining in purple for two more months is Trevor Story. The crew has a lot to get out of their system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Wick and Kenneth Weber are back to talk about Zac Veen’s hot month of July with Low-A Fresno, and the corner infield domination of Double-A Hartford’s Elehuris Montero, Additional topics include the prospect haul from Cincinnati in exchange for Mychal Givens, and the recent minor league shakeup caused by the Rio Ruiz call-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we talk about the return of Austin Gomber to the rotation, Connor Joe’s exciting return to big league baseball, and some barely consequential roster moves. Meanwhile, the trade deadline is fast approaching and Trevor Story rumors abound. Jon Gray could also be on the move, and we ask where he fits in Colorado Rockies history? Plus, Cleveland has a new name, baseball is in the Olympics again, and trades have finally started to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we wrap up the All-Star Break with our thoughts on the Midsummer Classic, set our expectations for the second half of the season, and get frustrated with the things our interim general manager says. Meanwhile, the trade deadline and tough decisions for the Rockies loom ever closer. Plus Evan's voice sounds a little weird because it turns out three days of drinking and screaming isn't great for the vocal chords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Wick and Kenneth Weber are back with a full recap of the 2021 MLB Draft, hosted in our very own Denver, Colorado. First-round selection Benny Montgomery, second-round pick Jaden Hill and the entire draft class (95 percent college players) are welcomed into the minor league ranks. Further insights include Vanderbilt’s Kumar Rocker falling to pick number 10, Colorado’s second and third-round push for starting pitching, and the recent winning streak of the Albuquerque Isotopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB great John Kruk joins Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and a host of community guests from around SB Nation to watch the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler, Evan, and Mac wrap up the first half of the season with some good things like the starting rotation and some bad things like the Rockies' GM hunt. Meanwhile, it's All-Star Week and we have no idea who most of the people in the Celebrity Softball Game are. Plus, Skyler hosts trivia time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SB Nation’s all-star cast (Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Eric Stephen and guest Jeremy Brener) breaks down everything that happened in the 1st round of the 2021 MLB Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SB Nation welcomes you to it’s coverage of the 2021 MLB All-Star Week, powered by T-Mobile! On today’s episode, Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, and Brady Klopfer break down the rosters, set the state of the league, discuss trade rumors PLUS Talking Chop's Demetrius Bell joins the show to talk about the move from Georgia to Colorado! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler, Mac, and Evan wrap up the month of June with some positive feelings on the Rockies rotation and discuss players who stood out. Meanwhile, Rockies fans have enjoyed a bittersweet reunion at Coors Field, and the All-Star Game starting lineups are out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Wick and Kenneth Weber are back with a comprehensive MLB Draft preview, complete with analysis on organizational needs and player profiles of draftees. Also discussed is the recent hitting successes of Low-A Fresno’s Ezequiel Tovar and some standout performances in the last week of minor league action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler, Evan, and Mac discuss front office shakeups, roster decisions, Nolan Arenado's looming return to Coors Field, and the rise of Brendan Rodgers. Plus, wow those All-Star Game jerseys are bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Wick and Kenneth Weber talk some newfound domination by Sam Hilliard, leaving the yard multiple times in a recent six-game set against the Reno Aces. Also discussed is the recent performance of catchers Drew Romo and Willie MacIver, and the state of the Triple-A bullpen in the wake of Joe Harvey’s DFA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mac, Skyler, and Evan introduce themselves, and a slew of new issues the Rockies and the league face. But hey, it's not all bad: that Raimel Tapia is pretty darn good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices