Rocky Mountain Rooftop: A Colorado Rockies podcast.

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the emergence of Jake McCarthy following a slow start into a valuable piece for the Rockies. McCarthy has turned it on over the last few weeks and is now a staple of the lineup. Meanwhile, the rotation is starting to show some cracks. What does this mean moving forward? Finally, we take a look around the farm system after the first month of minor league baseball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the two new arrivals to the Rockies for the season that share initials and split time at first base. TJ Rumfield and Troy Johnson have both proven solid acquisitions through the first month of the season. One is stoic, the other emotional, and both are hitting very well. Meanwhile, the Rockies' bullpen and pitching staff are beginning to show some cracks in the armor against tougher opponents like the Atlanta Braves, and we bring back our Pitchers and Players of the Month for 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the struggles of Ezequiel Tovar through the first month of the season, the lack of competition at shortstop, and what is to be done moving forward. Meanwhile, Chase Dollander has been nothing short of excellent under the new coaching staff. With injuries cropping up, this leaves questions for the rotation. However, ultimately the pitching staff is in good shape to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an all new Rooftop Mingle session, Evan is joined by Colorado Rockies top prospect Cole Carrigg! Cole joins the show to talk about his development, hia season so far with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, and playing with your hair on fire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss what's "fishy" about the free-swinging Colorado Rockies early in the season as the team continues to show signs of improvement in their rebuild and explore what's working at home versus on the road. Meanwhile, Willi Castro isn't passing the eye test while Brenton Doyle and Hunter Goodman are rounding into form. It's also the time for patience when it comes to Charlie Condon and other prospects finding success early in Triple-A Albuquerque. We'll see them eventually, there's no need to rush greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss a seismic event: the Colorado Rockies have new 40% minority ownership after a sizeable investment from the Penner Sports Group, owners of the Denver Broncos. What does this mean for the organization moving forwards? Meanwhile, the Rockies have 16 games in the books. How did things go since our last recording? Who are we high on right now, and on the flipside, who are we disappointed in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan are joined by Paul Holden of Locked on Rockies to discuss the first nine games of the Rockies season. Most importantly... where did the offense go? The Rockies have struggled to put runs on the board despite the pitching largely being good. In other breaking news, the pitching has largely been good! We also take a quick look at the farm system as the minor league season starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skyler and Evan ring in the 2026 Major League Baseball season... fresh after the Rockies got swept by the Miami Marlins to kick things off in three straight one-run losses. They take a look at the final 26-man Opening Day roster, dissect the first series of the season, and explore things down on the farm as the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes kick off their own season with Charlie Condon in tow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the Rockies roster taking shape in the waning days of spring training. Manager Warren Schaeffer has informed us of the position players and rotation for the 2026 Opening Day roster. Meanwhile, the World Baseball Classic is over with a victorious Venezuela, and the 2026 season is about to begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the many Rockies abroad during the World Baseball Classic. What are performances to keep an eye on as spring training continues in the background? Meanwhile, position battles are startling to take shape with Kyle Karros taking a firm hold of third base and Ryan Ritter making the most of his opportunities. The other big question of the spring is the fifth and final rotation spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan are all in for spring training. With the first week and change of camp in the books, what are the injuries, storylines, and position battles to keep an eye on? TJ Rumfield and Charlie Condon are both making strong early cases for first base, while other new arrivals from outside the organization are making their own first impressions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler reminisce about five seasons and 200 episodes of Affected by Altitude! We couldn't have made it this far without you! Meanwhile, Warren Schaeffer is leading his new philosophy into spring training as the Rockies seek to build a foundation for the future and baseball games are being played! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the new veteran pitchers the Rockies have brought in that are bought in to the idea of finally figuring out Coors Field: Tomoyuki Sugano and Jose Quintana. Meanwhile, Antonio Senzatela is pursuing development as a pitcher as he looks to reclaim a spot in a now-crowded rotation, and Zac Veen looks to rebound from a rookie campaign full of self-sabotage as he arrives at camp looking very different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the Rockies' spring training roster and non-roster invites as cactus league baseball is just around the corner. Meanwhile, the Rockies are all in on a new pitching philosophy with their new front office and coaching staff, and Kyle Freeland is leading the charge. It's also almost time for the World Baseball Classic, where the Rockies are well-represented! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the two newest trades made by the Colorado Rockies this off-season. Angel Chivilli is off to the Yankees in exchange for first baseman TJ Rumfield, while Edouard Julien and Pierson Ohl are making their way in from the Twin Cities. What do all these roster changes mean for the Rockies, and what comes next? Meanwhile, prospect rankings are out and the farm system is changing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the finalization of Michael Lorenzen joining the Rockies, only for him to be joined by another reported free agent. Super utilityman Willi Castro has been reported to be signing a two-year deal. What does this mean for the Rockies moving forward? We also discuss some odds and ends in the National League West, with a familiar face returning to the division and a hated rival breaking baseball once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler are elated as the Rockies have finally started making significant roster moves with roughly a month and change until spring training. The Rockies have reportedly signed free agent right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal, claimed right-handed reliever Keegan Thompson off of waivers, and have traded with the Arizona Diamondbacks to acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy. What do these moves mean for the Rockies in 2026, and what else do they need to do moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skyler and Evan kick off 2026 by evaluating some of the final moves the Rockies have made to round out their coaching staff with both new and familiar faces. However, the front office and the coaching staff are now mostly set. We'd like to see the Rockies start making roster moves in preparation for a rapidly approaching spring. What should the Rockies do and where should they focus? We round things out with some New Years resolutions for our team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan is joined by Patrick Lyons of Just Baseball and Rockies insider to discuss his experience at the Winter Meetings and the Rockies' offseason so far! The vibes are different this winter as Rockies fans are treated to something they aren't used to: their organization seemingly doing the right things. Evan and Patrick discuss the new front office, coaching staff, and more as it seems owner Dick Monfort is finally taking a much-needed step back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss a very productive Winter Meetings for the Colorado Rockies as president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta used the week to fill out the front office and coaching staff. The Rockies brought in an entirely new pitching coaching and development staff, a new hitting coach, and even a new assistant GM. What does this mean for the Rockies moving forward, and what is this funny feeling we're experiencing? Could it be hope? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the Rockies' newest hire. Paul DePodesta has his general manager, and it's longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Josh Byrnes. What does this mean for the Rockies? Meanwhile, the new front office is already making unexpected moves, quietly waiving former top prospects Drew Romo and Warming Bernabel. Are these the right decisions? What will happen with the rest of the Rockies roster, and what lies in store for this week's Winter Meetings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the official hiring of Warren Schaeffer to be the eighth full-time manager of the Colorado Rockies. Is this the right move? What does Schaeffer bring to the table, and why is he a better fit than bigger name and potentially more expensive managers that were options? Meanwhile, there are still plenty of other decisions that need to be made soon with the Winter Meetings quickly approaching. Schaeffer needs to fill out his coaching staff and president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta needs to find his general manager and fill other front office positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the first moves made by new Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta, including his first trade in 20 years as Braiden Ward ships up to Boston in exchange for left-handed reliever Brennan Bernardino. We also say our goodbyes to Ward, Ryan Rolison, and Michael Toglia as they depart the Rockies organization. It's also Major League Baseball's non-tender deadline, and the Rockies chose to tender contracts to all of their remaining arbitration eligible players. What does this mean for DePodesta and the Rockies moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the introduction of Paul DePodesta as the new president of baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies. What did we take away from his first week of media appearances, press conferences, and introductions? DePodesta has a lot of work ahead of him, and there are multiple directions he can take. However, it seems like a focus on overhauling the pitching is first on the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After weeks of secrecy, leaks, and confusion, the Colorado Rockies finally have the new leader of their front office in president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta. This week, Skyler and Evan break down everything leading up to the hire in the last week, their thoughts on the hire, and what comes next for DePodesta and the Rockies. They also discuss some of the roster moves that have been made over the last week and change. Rockies prospect utilityman Braylen Wimmer suffered a seizure on his way to an Arizona Fall League game and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. His friends and family have started a GoFundMe campaign to help Braylen pay for his surgery, recovery, and other medical expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-braylens-brain-surgery-and-recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the end of the 2025 Major League Baseball season as the Los Angeles Dodgers reign triumphant after an excellent seven game World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. With the season now over. it's time to further discuss the Rockies' hunt for a head of baseball operations. Are the Rockies moving to slow? Where's the urgency? Do they need to rush a decision? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the two remaining known candidates for the Colorado Rockies' open head of baseball operations job. Amiel Sawdaye of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Matt Forman of the Cleveland Guardians are the two men left standing, but only one will walk away with the job. When the chosen candidate emerges, they will have a lot on their plate! Among the tasks is figuring out the Rockies' coaching staff. However, the job has been made easier with the departure of pitching coach Darryl Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the emerging potential finalists to help baseball operations for the rebuilding Colorado Rockies: James Click from Toronto, Scott Sharp from Kansas City, and Matt Forman from Cleveland. Are the Rockies taking enough time to make the right decision? And what's this about a chief revenue and strategy officer? Meanwhile, we still don't like the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler continue to discuss the resignation of Bill Schmidt, along with the resignation of assistant general manager Zach Rosenthal, and what it means for the Rockies moving forward. There isn't a whole lot anyone can do other than keep waiting to see what decisions the Rockies will make moving forward, and fore that, the playoffs will have to be over first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the worst season in franchise history, the Colorado Rockies began the first step to recovery. Long-time employee Bill Schmidt has resigned as General Manager and the team will now begin the search for a new head if baseball ops. All on his own, Skyler Timmins looks back on Schmidt's tenure as GM, what went wrong, and what the team has to look for in their next GM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the 2025 Colorado Rockies season is over and done with at last. It was a brutal slog, but both Evan and Skyler survived to break down what went wrong. Spoiler warning: it was a lot. We then look to the off-season and discuss what comes next, what needs to be done, and ultimately where Rockies fans go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an all-new Rooftop Mingle session, Evan and Skyler are joined by Rockies outfield prospect Sterlin Thompson as he discusses his approach to hitting, playing in different environments, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the Rockies succeeding in their endeavor to avoid the worst 162-game record in MLB history... So what comes next? Have we seen the last of Germán Márquez? Why are the Rockies so bad at home? What fate will befall rookie catcher Drew Romo, and what would we like to see in the final week of the season? We're also joined in an all-new Rooftop Mingle by Albuquerque Isotopes outfielder and top prospect Sterlin Thompson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the Colorado Rockies inability to seize the all-time loss record for a 162-game season from the Chicago White Sox... but does it really matter when the team is still remarkably awful? Meanwhile, rookie Chase Dollander's difficult season has come to an end and we break down how things went for him. Finally, Michael Toglia might be out of rope with the Rockies organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the Colorado Rockies' hometown pitcher Kyle Freeland. Why is he such a polarizing figure in the Rockies fandom? He wears his feelings on his sleeve on and off the mound. Meanwhile, the Rockies might have finally found their franchise catcher in the unexpected Hunter Goodman, but what does that mean for Braxton Fulford and Drew Romo? We wrap things up with a discussion about the rotation and where things go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler break down the successes of Tanner Gordon and Mickey Moniak for the Colorado Rockies and where they may fit for 2026. Then it's time for a breakdown of the farm system and some names to know in this plus-sized episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the departure of left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber, the final piece of the Nolan Arenado trade, from the Colorado Rockies after a brutal 2025. Meanwhile, the Rockies had a pretty fun four game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers... so why was the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates so lousy? Finally, the Rockies may still be bad, but you can't keep a good man down. Brenton Doyle has been resurgent in the second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the Savannah Bananas coming to town, Skyler's annual ballpark trek to Coors Field, and the gulf of difference between the two. Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies are still a pretty bad baseball team, but they don't know how to quit and are likely to avoid the dubious history of the worst record in the modern era. Finally, we discuss the somewhat dire state of the Rockies' rotation in the immediate future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan nurse their wounds from a pretty brutal week of Colorado Rockies baseball. Multiple season-ending injuries, a thorough stomping by the Toronto Blue Jays, and a losing streak that has history back in sight took away the buzz of the mostly pretty fun Pirates series. On the bright side, we have Warming Bernabel and Kyle Karros impressing us at the big league level and making us proud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an all-new Rooftop Mingle session, Evan and Skyler are joined by 2021 Colorado Rockies draft pick and Albuquerque Isotopes outfielder Braiden Ward! He discusses the difficulties that come with a late round pick, his plans on reaching the big leagues, and a darn big fish! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan wrap up the trade deadline with a little recap. The Colorado Rockies sent Tyler Kinley to the Atlanta Braves, while Ryan McMahon and Jake Bird went to the New York Yankees. Did the Rockies do enough, or did they do the bare minimum? What did they get in return and what comes next for this team? We wrap things up with some storylines to watch moving forward for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler say goodbye to third baseman Ryan McMahon as he heads to the New York Yankees in exchange for two pitching prospects. What does this mean for the Rockies at third base? What else will the Colorado Rockies do this year before the trade deadline, and what prospects are showing promise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an all new Rooftop Mingle session, Evan and Skyler are joined by friend of the show and freshly promoted Albuquerque Isotopes third baseman Kyle Karros! Kyle discusses the whirlwind of the last year, playing to win, bringing a winning culture back to the Rockies, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Evan and Skyler as they discuss how the Colorado Rockies did in the 2025 MLB Draft! 21 players had their names called, but who will be part of this organization's future? This episode was originally recorded LIVE on July 15th, 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first half of the 2025 Colorado Rockies season is finally, mercifully over. The Rockies finish the half with the most losses before the All-Star break in the modern era, and a whole messy bunch of things to be worried about when it comes to the future of the organization. However, Skyler and Evan are prepared for a much needed Holliday after all of that, and the Rockies were happy to oblige in the first round of the draft with the fourth overall pick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the Colorado Rockies' lone All-Star in catcher Hunter Goodman, a just reward for the fantastic season he's having behind the plate despite all the troubles plaguing the team. Meanwhile, the Rockies' outfield is very different from what we expected coming into spring training. Finally, the Washington Nationals surprised everyone by firing their manager and general manager only one week before the draft. What lesson should the Rockies take away from that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the promotion of Dick Monfort's eldest son Walker to the role of Executive Vice President and Team President for the Colorado Rockies. Does this move inspire confidence in the direction of the team moving forward? Meanwhile, the draft, the trade deadline, and the All-Star Game are all approaching rapidly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler are back to discuss the Colorado Rockies playing some arguably solid baseball in month of June. Hanging tough in games, winning a few, taking better at-bats, and hitting more home runs, the Rockies have been watchable and even kind of fun compared to April and May. How much of this can be attributed to Warren Schaeffer taking over for Bud Black? We finish things out by discussing comments from within the organization, such as those from Charlie Monfort, and how the Rockies need to keep learning and changing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss yet another massive roster shuffle as Jacob Stallings is released, Ezequiel Tovar heads back to the IL, and top infield prospect Ryan Ritter is called up to take his place. Then it's time to talk about how the Colorado Rockies swept the Miami Marlins to the delight of all... until you remember this is still a bad team that was promptly put in their place the following series. We round things out by discussing Hunter Goodman, Jake Bird, and Rockies All-Star candidacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the roster churn on the Colorado Rockies since Bud Black was fired a few weeks ago. There have been a lot of changes, a surprising (and confusing!) MLB contract, and more! Meanwhile, Michael Toglia has been optioned to Triple-A after a disappointing start to the season. What is next for him? Finally, the Rockies are an eye-wateringly bad 9-50. Where do we go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices