DNVR Colorado Rockies Podcast

DNVR Colorado Rockies Podcast

The DNVR Rockies Podcast is your daily source for Colorado Rockies baseball—live from the DNVR Bar in downtown Denver and presented by bet365. Hosted by credentialed journalist Christian Saez, with insider guests from across the Rockies and MLB landscape, this show brings you breaking news, game recaps, player interviews, prospect updates, and in-depth analysis. Whether you're tracking the farm system, watching for trades, or just love Coors Field, DNVR Rockies has your daily fix for everything Rockies and Major League Baseball.

Episodes

May 1, 2025 59 mins

The Rockies are 5-25 entering May, but if there’s one bright spot it’s been their bullpen. Christian Saez and Spencer Smith talk about the Rockies historically slow start on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro 0:00

Do the Rockies have the best bullpen in baseball? 3:00

Ryan McMahon 13:30

The "All Star" on the Rockies this year 19:00

Do the Rockies have the best fans in baseball? 24:10

"25 predictions for 2025" update 36:40

Tweet of the Week ...

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The Rockies are on pace for less than 30 wins on the season. Manager Bud Black says this is a biproduct of ‘growing pains’ with many of the young players struggling with their first stint in the big leagues. Is there any truth to that or is it just a gross exaggeration? Christian Saez, Spencer Smith, and Henry Chisholm discuss on the DNVR Rockies pod.  

 

Intro 0:00

Circle of trust: 7:10

How bad are the Rockies?: 14:00

Would you bring h...

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The Rockies enter Friday with a 4-20 record and many of their big name players are in a massive slump. How does that impact a very crucial trade deadline in July? Christian Saez, Henry Chisholm, and Nate Mills discuss on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro 0:00

Looking into the future 3:30

Is anyone on the trade block? 5:20

How can the Rockies be fixed? 23:10

What should the Rockies focus on to improve? 32:00

Potential Rockies draft prospec...

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April 21, 2025 61 mins

Kris Bryant spoke with media on Sunday, sharing insight into his recent injury status. Is there a path for him to retire? What’s keeping him on the team? Christian Saez and Spencer Smith discuss on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro 0:00

Circle of trust: 6:20

Clint Hurdles' hitting coach debut: 18:00

Why doesn't Kris Bryant retire?: 39:31

Big League home run ball: 49:20

City connect jerseys: 59:59

 

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After the worst start in franchise history, the Rockies have fired hitting coach Hensley Meulens. While a new face in the clubhouse might be a step in the right direction, is it enough to fix the myriad of problems facing the Rockies roster? Christian Saez and Spencer Smith discuss on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro 0:00

Today's game rescheduled 3:00

Coaching change 5:30

Who's really to blame? 8:00

Why the Rockies are failing as a comp...

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The Rockies have started the season 3-12 while putting up some of the worst numbers in franchise history. What changes, if any, are in store for the Rockies to get back on track? Christian Saez and Spencer Smith break it down on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro 0:00

Kevin joins the show: 2:55

Hangover takes: 19:00

No Charlie Blackmon: 34:30

Zac Veen in the MLB: 42:08

Circle of trust: 51:25

Trade everybody?: 56:55

 

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The Rockies have been off to a really bad start to their season. But with multiple prospect debuts in the early stages of the season, are the Rockies really still on the right track? What moves could the Rockies need to make to improve? Christian Saez explains on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro 0:00

Are the Rockies on the right track? 5:00

Zac Veen's start with the Rockies 10:20

Fan Mail (Next Tulo?)21:00

Fan Mail (Could Bud Black lose...

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The Rockies have called up two of their top prospects just two weeks into the season. Christian Saez and Spencer Smith discuss why this is the right move and what they expect moving forward on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro 0:00

Zac Veen gets the call up 4:30

How was this years Opening Day? 9:00

What is the plan with Veen getting called up? 12:30

Umpire issues (CB Bucknor) 17:20

Chase Dollander's first major league start 22:45

Did you w...

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The Rockies are 1-4 to start the season, thanks in large part to a struggling offense. But with the Rockies home opener coming up on Friday, can the Coors Field altitude help offset the Rockies offensive struggles? Christian Saez and Spencer Smith discuss on the DNVR Rockies pod.

 

Intro: 0:00

Why the Rockies aren't winning games 3:00

Hangover Takes 5:30

New City Connects? 16:00

We NEED runs 28:00

Kyle Freeland's new sweeper 37:20

Guess th...

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The Rockies have already given us two infuriating losses to start the season and we are only 5 games in. While starting pitching has been incredible, our offense and bullpen have been atrocious. Can they turn things around? Christian Saez and Spencer Smith discuss on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro: 0:00

Infuriating losses: 2:15

Pitching a flash in the pan?: 19:23

The good the bad the rocky: 34:00

New potential jersey: 43:04

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The Rockies play their season opener in Tampa Florida at Steinbrenner Field versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Christian Saez, Spencer Smith, and Henry Chisholm have your pregame show on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro: 0:00

Good news: 2:00

Mike Moniak signing: 6:25

Rockies pitching: 15:54

Thairo Estrada's role: 24:29

 

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Over the weekend the Rockies traded Nolan Jones to the Guardians for Tyler Freeman. Within 24 hours they also sent Zac Veen down to Triple-A and solidified their roster for Opening Day. What is the strategy and plans behind these moves? Christian Saez, Spencer Smith, and Henry Chisholm break it down on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro 0:00

Takes on Nolan Jones trade: 2:00

DNVR Rockies jinxes the Nolan Jones trade: 19:33

Chase Dollandar...

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The cards are stacked against the Colorado Rockies. Unproven talent, a dominant NL West, and the toughest schedule in baseball make for a daunting 2025 season. But is there hope for a team coming off consecutive 100-loss seasons? Christian Saez and Spencer Smith discuss on the DNVR Rockies Podcast.

 

Intro 0:00

Countdown to Opening Day 3:00

Can the Rockies make positive strides? 6:00

BREAKING NEWS 7:45

What can we expect from the Outfiel...

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Rockies owner Dick Monfort says that major league baseball has become unregulated and needs to change. Christian Saez and Spencer Smith discuss on the DNVR Rockies podcast whether or not the Rockies will ever be able to compete without a salary cap/floor in MLB

 

Intro 0:00

Is baseball broken? 3:00

Could the Monforts sell the team? 24:30

Rockies coaching situation 34:55

Chase Dollander's Spring Training 46:30

Nate Mills on if baseball is ...

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Opening day at Coors Field is less than a month away and there are still a lot of questions to be answered about the Rockies starting lineup. Christian Saez and Spencer Smith discuss the possibilities for the big league roster on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro 0:00

Opening Day lineup questions 2:00

Will the Rockies sign Brenton Doyle to an extension? 20:00

Chase Dollander vs. DeGrom 26:45

Jeffry Yan quote 35:00

2024 vs. 2025 Spring Tra...

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Rockies DH Kris Bryant appears to be healthy as he gears up for the 2025 season. Is a healthy Kris Bryant still a player who can provide meaningful output for a team full of young talent? Christian Saez and Spencer Smith discuss on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro 0:00

Kris Bryant healthy? 3:00

Winning in Spring Training 19:30

Nate Mills joins the show 34:30

Stock Up from Rockies Spring Training 35:00

Stock Down 48:35

Who is the face of t...

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Coming off of a great season in 2024, Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia looks to build on his success heading into 2025. Christian Saez chatted with the Rockies first baseman on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

Intro - 0:00

Baseball is back! - 1:00

Toliag interview - 4:35

Will Tolia play all 162 games?? - 19:55

Infield/Outfield Ratings - 26:06

Excitement around pitching - 35:05

Baseball is hard? - 47:32

MLB ending relationship with ESPN - 52:...

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The Rockies young bullpen has gained a lot of traction heading into 2025. Do they have what it takes to succeed in 2025? Christian Saez and Spencer Smith break it down on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

0:00 Intro

3:00 Talking Bullpen

21:00 Clint Hurdle on the Rockies building

25:50 Offseason Winners or Losers

34:40 Is the bullpen better than the starting pitching?

37:25 Opening Day starting pitcher

38:15 Rockies myth-busting

49:45 A Rockies pla...

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There is less than one week before pitchers and catchers report. Baseball is just around the corner. Will the Rockies add one more player to their roster before Arizona? Christian Saez and Spencer Smith break it down on the DNVR Rockies podcast.  

 

0:00 Intro

3:25 MVP CITY

25:00 Do the Rockies have an optics issue?

37:00 Fixing the Rockies optics

44:25 The different levels of Rockies fans

54:15 Dodgers alternate uniforms

55:15 New Spring ...

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Following Rockies Fest, many Rockies players and coaches said they feel like 2025 could be a surprise season for the team. Is this the same story we’ve heard before or is there truth to it? Christian Saez and Spencer Smith discuss on the DNVR Rockies podcast.

 

0:00 Intro

Celebrating in baseball 2:10

Justin Lawrence 4:20

What can we expect? 7:00

Kris Bryant 19:20

Alternate Identity 35:20

MLB The Show 25 cover announcement 41:40

Jacob Stalli...

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