Why Colorado Rockies Suffer After Shock DRAFT Lottery and Fans Are Furious

Colorado Rockies face a pivotal MLB Draft after one of the franchise’s worst seasons, but a low draft pick raises the stakes. Will the front office’s new approach finally spark a turnaround, or will strikeout-prone prospects like Ethan Holliday keep the rebuild stuck in neutral? Draft expert Jeff Ellis lays out prime targets for the Rockies at No. 10, including injured SEC slugger Tyler Bell and under-the-radar college talents, and examines how draft lottery rules shape Colorado’s long-term outlook.   Paul Holden and Jeff Ellis break down the franchise’s drafting missteps, high K-rate hitters like Michael Toglia, and why Cleveland Guardians’ integrated scouting sets a model the Rockies must follow. Key topics include lessons from the Nolan Jones trade, the perils of chasing power over plate discipline, and whether Colorado should prioritize arms or bats. Can the Rockies create sustainable success, or will front office inertia hold them back again?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rockies/   Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub       Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.