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Affected by Altitude Episode 155: The Rotation Round-Up

This episode was recorded on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Stats and events may not be current at time of posting.  Rocky Mountain Rooftop is the Colorado Rockies affiliate of Fans First Sports Network, dedicated to covering all things Rockies. Our flagship podcast, Affected by Altitude, hosted by Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, covers all the… read more

Who will win the final bench spot for the Rockies?

When it comes to the Colorado Rockies, the roster is fairly set for Opening Day. Across the diamond, you can have plenty of staples that are going to get everyday reps defensively and in the lineup. There are a few exceptions, with the corner outfield spots up in the air a bit and the backup… read more

Rockies top prospects flood 2025 Spring Breakout roster

The Colorado Rockies 2025 Spring Breakout roster was announced Thursday morning, highlighting a premiere list of many of the team’s Top 30 prospects according to MLB Pipeline. In total, 24 of the Rockies’ Top 30 prospects will suit up for the exhibition against the Chicago White Sox prospects on March 16 at Camelback Ranch. The Rockies… read more

Jordan Beck is starting to settle in for the Rockies after rough Spring Training start

How much should Spring Training performance be taken at face value? This question hangs heavy over every camp in Arizona and Florida during Spring Training. In most cases, the statistics should be taken with a grain of salt as each player has a different motivation and process when it comes to playing in the exhibition… read more

Justin Lawrence waived by Rockies, claimed by Pirates

Over the weekend, the Colorado Rockies made a rather surprising move, placing reliever Justin Lawrence on waivers last Saturday, as first reported by MLB Insider Jon Heyman. On Monday, MLB.com’s Thomas Harding reported that Lawrence had been claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates haven’t formally announced the claim and will need to make a 40-man… read more

Affected by Altitude Episode 154: Spring Training Vibes (feat. Patrick Lyons)

This episode was recorded on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Stats and events may not be current at time of posting.  Rocky Mountain Rooftop is the Colorado Rockies affiliate of Fans First Sports Network, dedicated to covering all things Rockies. Our flagship podcast, Affected by Altitude, hosted by Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, covers all the… read more

2024 Confidence Will Make Michael Toglia a Breakout Star in 2025

When he was drafted in the first round by the Colorado Rockies in 2019, Michael Toglia carried the mantle of the next big thing at first base for the franchise. After 17 glorious years from Hall of Famer Todd Helton, first base had become a revolving door since Helton’s retirement in 2013. The team tried… read more

Zac Veen is the spark the Rockies need

In their 30-year history, the Colorado Rockies have often taken the approach of being a straight-collared organization. Players are straight-laced and professional and the team doesn’t try to do anything too out of the ordinary. Sure there have been players with some personality, but nothing too extravagant or bizarre. Charlie Blackmon took on a persona… read more

Affected by Altitude Episode 153: Youth Springs Eternal

This episode was recorded on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Stats and events may not be current at time of posting.  Rocky Mountain Rooftop is the Colorado Rockies affiliate of Fans First Sports Network dedicated to covering all things Rockies. Our flagship podcast Affected by Altitude, hosted by Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, covers all the… read more

Takeaways and Impressions from the Rockies First Spring Training Game

Spring training games are finally underway for all MLB teams. The Colorado Rockies kicked off their Cactus League season against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the joint facility the two NL West Rivals share. The Rockies utilized a six-run rally in the top of the ninth to break a 6-6… read more

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