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 ...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 171
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 m...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 170
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
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 169
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 Roc...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 16 min
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 cand...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 167
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
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 166
In this new Rooftop Mingle session, Skyler and Evan are joined by Colorado Rockies top prospect and 2024 first round pick Charlie Condon! The Spokane Indians outfielder discussed his recovery from injury, his views on leadership, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2025•19 min
This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the Rockies two weeks into new manager Warren Schaeffer's tenure, and some decisions that need to be made. Thairo Estrada is almost back from his injury. What does this mean for Adael Amador? Meanwhile, the three veterans of the rotation are struggling to be the thing that keeps a bad team afloat. What becomes of them this season? We wrap things up with a Rooftop Mingle session featuring top Rockies prospect and Spokane Indians outfielder Charlie Condon! Learn ...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 165
This week, Evan and Skyler circle back on the Colorado Rockies firing Bud Black and naming Warren Schaeffer interim manager. What does this portend for the rest of the season, and is anyone else on the hot seat? Meanwhile, the Rockies are bad, but Ezequiel Tovar is back and both Jordan Beck and Hunter Goodman are playing well. We round things out with discussing the latest Ryan McMahon trade rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 164
Named the Organizational Player of the Month for the Colorado Rockies, 2024 draft pick Jared Thomas has been electric to start the 2025 season. Now playing with the High-A Spokane Indians, Jared returns to the show to talk about his approach to hitting leadoff, the success his finding on the field, while talking about his offseason preparation and playing some Rainbow Six with the boys on the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2025•29 min
*This episode was recorded before the news of Bud Black's firing* This week, Skyler and Evan aired their grievances about the state of the Rockies from the embarrassing losses, the frustrating performances, and the lack of accountability from the organization. However, credit where it's due, the bullpen has done their job quite well and we celebrate Ryan Rolison getting the call to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 163
In classic Rockies fashion, they made a significant move after we had already recorded the new episode of Affected by Altitude. Still, Skyler sat down to express his thoughts on the move and react to the news that Bud Back has been fired as manager of the Rockies and that Warren Schaefer was named as his replacement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2025•34 min
In this all new Rooftop Mingle session, Evan and Skyler are excited to be joined by Rockies 2020 draft pick and pitching prospect Jackson Cox! Cox discusses his recovery from Tommy John surgery, what he's building towards this season, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2025•23 min
This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the flurry of Colorado Rockies rookies debuts in the month of April, with injuries often forcing the issue. Who will be the next to get the call? Meanwhile, is this team getting better at all? They fired the hitting coach but the losing continues and players like Ryan McMahon are mired in a brutal slump. We round things out and attempt to be positive by celebrating the 30th anniversary of Coors Field! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 162
In this new Rooftop Mingle session, Evan and Skyler are delighted to be joined by Rockies pitching prospect and 2024 draft pick Brody Brecht! The former football player discusses his pitching, his decision to pursue baseball over football professionally, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025•26 min
This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the dismissal of Colorado Rockies hitting coach Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens following a miserable start to the season. Where does this team go from here with Clint Hurdle back in the dugout? Meanwhile, the roster has been continually shaken up over the first month of the season with call-ups and injuries, and we discuss early performances so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 161
This week, Skyler and Evan make a Colorado Rockies sandwich. The tasty bread is a discussion about the divisive but interesting new City Connect uniforms and the progression of top prospects Chase Dollander, Zac Veen, and Adael Amador. The unfortunate middle is about how the Rockies offense is completely broken from top to bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 160
In this new Rooftop Mingle session, Evan and Skyler are delighted to be joined by Colorado Rockies 2022 draft pick and middle infield prospect Ryan Ritter! Ritter flashed serious leather with the University of Kentucky and is now on the doorstep of Major League Baseball as he plays shortstop for the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 09, 2025•26 min
This week, Evan and Skyler discuss how the Colorado Rockies rotation has done everything it's supposed to but is still losing ballgames due to a bumpy bullpen and inconsistent, anemic offense. Thankfully, both the rotation and the offense are being infused with some much needed young and exciting blood. Chase Dollander and Zac Veen are here at last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 159
This week, Skyler and Evan celebrate the official start of the 2025 MLB season by breaking down the Opening Day 26-man roster and 11th hour roster shuffles and moves made by the Colorado Rockies. Then it's time to discuss the first series of the season which, unsurprisingly, did not go the Rockies' way. We round things out with a discussion about skipper Bud Black and his seemingly infinite amount of rope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 158
This week, Evan and Skyler can't hide their frustration as the Colorado Rockies seemingly made all the wrong decisions this last weekend. Trading away starting left fielder Nolan Jones could be excused if it opened up a spot for top prospect Zac Veen. The problem is that Veen has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. Will this organization ever learn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 157
This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the rosters for the Spring Breakout Prospect Showcase before diving into the nitty-gritty. Everyone's favorite Colorado Rockies owner made it deep into spring training before saying something that made everyone mad. This time it's about the impending CBA negotiations, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his desire for a salary cap and floor. We wrap things up by discussing camp battles and how the 2025 roster is shaping up so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 156
This week, Evan and Skyler dive into the Colorado Rockies and their pitching rotation for the 2025 season. Chase Dollander has seen his share of struggles this spring. What does that mean for his chances of making the Opening Day roster? What are our expectations for the five-man rotation this upcoming season and what will it look like by the end of the year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 155
In this new Rooftop Mingle session, Evan and Skyler are thrilled to be joined by Colorado Rockies 2022 draft pick and top relief pitching prospect Zach Agnos! The mustachioed Agnos joined the Rockies at spring training this year and talks his unique look, being a former two-way player, his goals for camp, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 05, 2025•21 min
This week, Skyler and Evan are joined by Patrick Lyons of Rockies Insider and Just Baseball to discuss the vibes at spring training. Patrick had boots on the ground in Arizona to kick off camp and we've got plenty to ask him! We also discuss roster moves (both potential and actual), who we should think about being worried about, and wrap things up with expectations and projections for Kyle Farmer and Sam Hilliard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 154
In this new Rooftop Mingle session, Skyler and Evan are excited to be joined by Colorado Rockies 2022 first round draft pick and top pitching prospect Gabriel Hughes! Hughes is pitching for the Rockies at spring training this year and talks his philosophy, his recovery from Tommy John Surgery, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•20 min
This week, Skyler and Evan are pleased as punch that baseball is back! Spring training is underway for the Colorado Rockies, and while it is far too early to make judgment calls, the games have been a lot of fun. One of the main storylines to watch is the youth movement in Scottsdale, with Gabriel Hughes, Zac Veen, and other promising young prospects fighting for their placements for 2025. We also celebrate the return of Rockies commercials and discuss projections and expectations for Thairo Est...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 16 min
This week, Skyler and Evan are pleased as punch to inform you that pitchers and catchers for the Colorado Rockies have reported for spring training! That means this week is pitcher and catcher packed episode as they discuss the rotation, the chance for the young guys to break camp, the state of the position at catcher, and round things out with our expectations and projections for the 2025 bullpen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 152
This week, Evan and Skyer are gearing up for spring training as the Colorado Rockies pitchers and catchers report to Arizona this week! What are the storylines and battles to watch, and how will the roster ultimately take shape? It's also time for our next player projection! This week, Nolan Jones struggled mightily in 2024 after a rookie campaign for the ages. What do we expect from him in 2025? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 151
This week, Evan and Skyler discuss expectations and the Colorado Rockies narrative following Dick Monfort's annual appearance at the Friends of Baseball Breakfast. Meanwhile, the Rockies have finalized their player development and organizational staff, as well as their coaching staffs for all four minor league affiliates. Finally, it's time for another projection. This time, we lay out our very, very, very low expectations for the $182 million man himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 150
