The Rockies Insider with Patrick Lyons

The second half of the 2026 season is here and the Colorado Rockies have a lot of unfinished business for the final 2.5 months. How important is avoiding 100 losses actually? Is the success of Ezequiel Tovar the most important thing?  The 2027 MLB schedule has arrived and Colorado knows exactly where it will be next year (assuming we have a normal season). Where will the Rockies start on Opening Day? Who's their home opener against? Could they have three fireworks nights in a row leading towards the 4th of July? Plus, Colorado's remaining strength of schedule, upcoming injury news for some key members of the club and one of the hottest promotional giveaways in baseball this weekend. 🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rockies-insider-with-patrick-lyons/id1762349675 https://open.spotify.com/show/2MVUbiBbDp3wM85z2yy0Ut ✏️WRITTEN ✏️ https://www.justbaseball.com/author/patrickdennislyons/ https://patrickdlyons.substack.com/ 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 https://x.com/Rockies_Insider https://x.com/PatrickDLyons https://www.threads.net/@rockies_insider https://www.threads.net/@patrickdlyonsmlb https://bsky.app/profile/rockiesinsider.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/patrickdlyons.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickdlyonsmlbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blink and you missed the action during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park. The American League shutout the National League as both sides combined to strike out 27 times, more than any other nine-inning affair in the game's history. What were the other problems with this year's Midsummer Classic? Hunter Goodman had a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment as well. You may have also him behind the plate with his red, white and blue catcher's gear that looked a lot like something a Phillies backstop would wear. What cool event was Goodman able to participate in on Tuesday night? Plus, debating the merits of allowing players to play in the 2028 Summer Olympics over the All-Star Game, Jordan Walker wins a really good Home Run Derby in enemy territory and The Sandlot tribute steals the show. 🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rockies-insider-with-patrick-lyons/id1762349675 https://open.spotify.com/show/2MVUbiBbDp3wM85z2yy0Ut ✏️WRITTEN ✏️ https://www.justbaseball.com/author/patrickdennislyons/ https://patrickdlyons.substack.com/ 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 https://x.com/Rockies_Insider https://x.com/PatrickDLyons https://www.threads.net/@rockies_insider https://www.threads.net/@patrickdlyonsmlb https://bsky.app/profile/rockiesinsider.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/patrickdlyons.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickdlyonsmlbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever see two leadoff inside-the-park home runs before in the same season? If you said yes, you're lying. Jake McCarthy provided the only offense for the Colorado Rockies on Sunday to end the first half. How many losses are the Rockies on pace for? Did Michael Lorenzen improve his trade value? Colorado did well on Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft, then got creative on Day 2. What Rockies prospects are already familiar with SS Tyler Bell (10th overall) and C Daniel Jackson (37th overall)? How many high school players did they take this season? Plus, a trio of Colorado high schoolers get drafted around the league, sons of CC Sabathia and Jim Thome get selected and two of the Rockies top prospects start in the 2026 Futures Game. 🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rockies-insider-with-patrick-lyons/id1762349675 https://open.spotify.com/show/2MVUbiBbDp3wM85z2yy0Ut ✏️WRITTEN ✏️ https://www.justbaseball.com/author/patrickdennislyons/ https://patrickdlyons.substack.com/ 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 https://x.com/Rockies_Insider https://x.com/PatrickDLyons https://www.threads.net/@rockies_insider https://www.threads.net/@patrickdlyonsmlb https://bsky.app/profile/rockiesinsider.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/patrickdlyons.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickdlyonsmlbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado has lost 18 of 19 games at Oracle Park dating back to 2023. And yet there's some hope that the Rockies might steal a few wins against the Giants this weekend. What's been so promising about the bullpen and the offense on the road?  Saturday is the MLB Draft and Colorado has the 10th overall pick plus the first pick in each subsequent round of the 20 round extravaganza. Will Paul DePodesta and company simply aim for the best player available? Will they avoid selecting more outfielders early? Are high school pitchers completely off the table? Plus, Hunter Goodman and the Home Run Derby continue to play coy with one another, and Roldy Brito's ascent as one of the top prospects in the organization. 🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rockies-insider-with-patrick-lyons/id1762349675 https://open.spotify.com/show/2MVUbiBbDp3wM85z2yy0Ut ✏️WRITTEN ✏️ https://www.justbaseball.com/author/patrickdennislyons/ https://patrickdlyons.substack.com/ 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 https://x.com/Rockies_Insider https://x.com/PatrickDLyons https://www.threads.net/@rockies_insider https://www.threads.net/@patrickdlyonsmlb https://bsky.app/profile/rockiesinsider.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/patrickdlyons.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickdlyonsmlbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are less than a month away from the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline on August 3 and the Colorado Rockies have a lot to offer up this year. Is there a possibility a less-is-more strategy will be employed? Are the Rockies more concerned about avoiding 100 losses? Gabriel Hughes made a great impression in his first big league start Wednesday night in Los Angeles. How many Dodgers did he set down in a row? Is his success critical for the 2027 rotation? Plus, Zac Veen wins PCL Player of the Month, Brenton Doyle has another setback and Kyle Karros absolutely rakes. 🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rockies-insider-with-patrick-lyons/id1762349675 https://open.spotify.com/show/2MVUbiBbDp3wM85z2yy0Ut ✏️WRITTEN ✏️ https://www.justbaseball.com/author/patrickdennislyons/ https://patrickdlyons.substack.com/ 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 https://x.com/Rockies_Insider https://x.com/PatrickDLyons https://www.threads.net/@rockies_insider https://www.threads.net/@patrickdlyonsmlb https://bsky.app/profile/rockiesinsider.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/patrickdlyons.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickdlyonsmlbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colorado Rockies have been a lot more fun to watch and a lot more competitive on the field, regardless of who they're playing. Why are we seeing the best of the Rockies right now against the likes of the Los Angeles Dodgers? Will this be sustainable after the All-Star break? Hunter Goodman has been kept out of the starting lineup the final two games of the Dodgers series after a play at the plate Monday night that banged up his wrist. Is this the only holdup for why he hasn't been announced as a participant in the Home Run Derby? Plus, Jordan Romano elevates Colorado's bullpen, a minor leaguer gets suspended for PEDs and Cole Carrigg has his moment in the spotlight.  🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rockies-insider-with-patrick-lyons/id1762349675 https://open.spotify.com/show/2MVUbiBbDp3wM85z2yy0Ut ✏️WRITTEN ✏️ https://www.justbaseball.com/author/patrickdennislyons/ https://patrickdlyons.substack.com/ 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 https://x.com/Rockies_Insider https://x.com/PatrickDLyons https://www.threads.net/@rockies_insider https://www.threads.net/@patrickdlyonsmlb https://bsky.app/profile/rockiesinsider.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/patrickdlyons.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickdlyonsmlbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After losing the first two games against the Miami Marlins, Colorado managed to split a series with the hottest team in MLB. Mickey Moniak drove the offense for the second day in a room and finished one hit shy of the cycle for the second consecutive game. How good has he been since coming back from the IL? Is his trade stock higher than ever? Hunter Goodman continues to rake and break records. Will he and his 27 home runs participate in the Home Run Derby on July 13? Could a second Rockies player join him in Philadelphia for the All-Star Game? Plus, Charlie Condon continues to dominate in Triple-A, Gabriel Hughes gets promoted and Zac Veen continues to get passed in line by other outfielders.  🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rockies-insider-with-patrick-lyons/id1762349675 https://open.spotify.com/show/2MVUbiBbDp3wM85z2yy0Ut ✏️WRITTEN ✏️ https://www.justbaseball.com/author/patrickdennislyons/ https://patrickdlyons.substack.com/ 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 https://x.com/Rockies_Insider https://x.com/PatrickDLyons https://www.threads.net/@rockies_insider https://www.threads.net/@patrickdlyonsmlb https://bsky.app/profile/rockiesinsider.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/patrickdlyons.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickdlyonsmlbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five runs in the seventh and eight innings capped yet another comeback for the Colorado Rockies as they won their second consecutive series at home and eight overall this season. What excellent managerial decisions did Warren Schaeffer make on Wednesday? Who contributed more: TJ Rumfield, Cole Carrigg or Jake McCarthy? Charlie Condon continues to make noise in Triple-A. Does his success increase the likelihood of a McCarthy or Mickey Moniak trade?  Plus, a Denver native gets traded, Kyle Karros makes a smart play and Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post calls it a career. 🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rockies-insider-with-patrick-lyons/id1762349675 https://open.spotify.com/show/2MVUbiBbDp3wM85z2yy0Ut ✏️WRITTEN ✏️ https://www.justbaseball.com/author/patrickdennislyons/ https://patrickdlyons.substack.com/ 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 https://x.com/Rockies_Insider https://x.com/PatrickDLyons https://www.threads.net/@rockies_insider https://www.threads.net/@patrickdlyonsmlb https://bsky.app/profile/rockiesinsider.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/patrickdlyons.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickdlyonsmlbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a game the Colorado Rockies seemingly gave away with a pair of base running blunders in the 8th inning, Jake McCarthy is the hero once again thank to a bases loaded walk-off triple against Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman. How incredibly rare was this occurrence? Did it matter that Jarren Duran misplayed this ball in left field? Benny Montgomery was the 8th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft by Colorado. A high school outfielder with plus-speed and defensive gifts, a hitch in his swing and a series of injuries derailed his path to the Majors. Though retired, is there a chance he comes back to give it another try like Riley Pint? Plus, the rough history of 1st Rd Picks for the Rockies since 2015, the return of Mickey Moniak and rehab assignments for a pair of Colorado outfielders.  🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rockies-insider-with-patrick-lyons/id1762349675 https://open.spotify.com/show/2MVUbiBbDp3wM85z2yy0Ut ✏️WRITTEN ✏️ https://www.justbaseball.com/author/patrickdennislyons/ https://patrickdlyons.substack.com/ 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 https://x.com/Rockies_Insider https://x.com/PatrickDLyons https://www.threads.net/@rockies_insider https://www.threads.net/@patrickdlyonsmlb https://bsky.app/profile/rockiesinsider.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/patrickdlyons.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickdlyonsmlbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado couldn't finish the sweep on Sunday, but their late-inning heroics were reminiscent of the greatest Father's Day finish in franchise history: Nolan Arenado's walk-off home run to complete the cycle. Who contributed to the comeback? And why was Michael Lorenzen's performance even more promising than his final line? Saturday's game pitting Paul Skenes against Tomoyuki Sugano began in historic fashion with dueling leadoff homers. Not to be outdone, it ended with a wild ruling decided by umpires. What was Pirates' manager Don Kelly's reaction? How did Jake McCarthy's hustle double put him into a league of his own? Plus, Kyle Freeland reaches another impressive milestone, TJ Rumfield makes his case for NL Rookie of the Year and Gold Glove Award, and Dinger hangs out with his dad. 🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rockies-insider-with-patrick-lyons/id1762349675 https://open.spotify.com/show/2MVUbiBbDp3wM85z2yy0Ut ✏️WRITTEN ✏️ https://www.justbaseball.com/author/patrickdennislyons/ https://patrickdlyons.substack.com/ 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 https://x.com/Rockies_Insider https://x.com/PatrickDLyons https://www.threads.net/@rockies_insider https://www.threads.net/@patrickdlyonsmlb https://bsky.app/profile/rockiesinsider.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/patrickdlyons.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickdlyonsmlbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sterlin Thompson went off on Wednesday night in Chicago to become the first player in over 30 years to hit his first two career homers at Wrigley Field. If Cole Carrigg, who recorded his first outfield assist during the 8-6 loss, is holding down center field, is there enough room to keep Sterlin Thompson around? How much harder does it become when Mickey Moniak returns? Charlie Condon is heating up in a major way down in Albuquerque. How outstanding has he been offensively in recent weeks? Will the new front office behave like the old one when it comes to tight rosters and young players? Plus, why Sean Sullivan kept pitching after allowing a 7-run inning, Kyle Karros and Hunter Goodman hit clutch homers late and PCA homers yet again.  🎥WATCH LIVE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@TheRockiesInsider 🎧 LISTEN 🎧  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rockies-insider-with-patrick-lyons/id1762349675 https://open.spotify.com/show/2MVUbiBbDp3wM85z2yy0Ut ✏️WRITTEN ✏️ https://www.justbaseball.com/author/patrickdennislyons/ https://patrickdlyons.substack.com/ 🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 https://x.com/Rockies_Insider https://x.com/PatrickDLyons https://www.threads.net/@rockies_insider https://www.threads.net/@patrickdlyonsmlb https://bsky.app/profile/rockiesinsider.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/patrickdlyons.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickdlyonsmlbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.