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With the Colorado Rockies on the verge of 100 losses, we focus on Todd Helton's statue ceremony, his career, and some of the greatest 1B in MLB history. Plus, did Cole Carrigg have the at-bat of the season this week? What did we get wrong at the trade deadline? And can a return to the piggyback system help the Rockies finally turn their pitching around? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark and Drew break down a terrible road trip for the Colorado Rockies and a banner day for magic beans. Plus, are expansion and realignment coming to MLB soon? Where should the new teams go, what would this do for fan morale, and how could new divisions go a long way toward helping the Rockies be competitive? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB Umpire Doug Eddings crossed multiple ethical lines on Friday. Will there be real consequences? Plus, are the Colorado Rockies saved if the Penney’s buy controlling interest? Also who are the active starting pitcher who will make the Hall of Fame? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a couple tough stretches, the Rockies have found a way to win the series against Baltimore and keep it close in recent losses. Cole Carrigg found himself in a bit of hot water in Atlanta, but Drew and Mark agree that fans can't just say anything they want. Some Rockies that were robbed of Rookie of the Year in Colorado's past, and the new trend of batters dropping their helmets as they run the bases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark and Drew break down the Colorado Rockies unveiling a new Larry Walker statue then dive into some fun Walker stats and memories. Plus, a look back at some of the greatest right fielders in MLB history. Then there's just enough time to talk about how awful the ballclub has been on the field lately. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Veen returned to MLB with a vengeance, smashing a pair of eye-popping homers and scoring the most exciting run of the season on the Colorado Rockies 5-4 road trip. Plus, why this team needs to completely overhaul their pitching operation. Also, our predictions that these Rockies won't finish in last place in MLB. Or even the NL West. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark and Drew give props to National League Player of the Week Jake McCarthy and equally hot outfield prospect Zac Veen. Are the Colorado Rockies mismanaging Veen? And what would a best case scenario lineup and rotation look like to start 2027... assuming no lockout? Also, a bold prediction that Kyle Freeland is playing his final months in Denver. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Freeland pitched his first complete game, was it yet another accomplishment for the greatest Colorado Rockies pitcher of all time? Plus, the San Diego Padres get big mad over some magic beans. How Craig Stammen's ejection proves that ABS is far from perfect. And how do concert series impact the playing surface for MLB games? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark and Drew react to the Colorado Rockies relatively underwhelming trade deadline. What they didn't do says more than what they did but we dive into the details as well. Plus, are the Dodgers ruining baseball? And why are there so many bad faith arguments in favor of allowing competitive imbalance in MLB to continue? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark and Drew break down the Colorado Rockies first post All-Star break series with the Cincinnati Reds. We dive deep into the numbers for Hunter Goodman, TJ Rumfield, and Cole Carrigg. Then Mark proposes an idea to add more offense and action to the game and get away from the three true outcome style of baseball. Then, new documentaries about Jim Thorpe and Bo Jackson have us thinking about the best all-around athletes of all time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark and Drew break down the Colorado Rockies first post All-Star break series with the Cincinnati Reds. We dive deep into the numbers for Hunter Goodman, TJ Rumfield, and Cole Carrigg. Then Mark proposes an idea to add more offense and action to the game and get away from the three true outcome style of baseball. Then, new documentaries about Jim Thorpe and Bo Jackson have us thinking about the best all-around athletes of all time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are firmly in a pitching heavy, three-true-outcomes era of baseball and that was on display in full during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. The Home Run Derby was fun but confusing, and the Colorado Rockies experienced some truly terrible umpiring on their road trip just before the break. Plus, as we approach the deadline which Rockies players have rising trade value? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drew tries to convince Mark that the Colorado Rockies are either better or at least in a better spot as a franchise than seven other teams in MLB. Just one year after 119 losses, suddenly the Rox are one of the most exciting teams in MLB and are headed in the right direction. Plus, Hunter Goodman makes the All-Star Game, diagnosing Sean Sullivan's struggles, and MAGIC BEANS get a new stat! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark and Drew dive into how much the MLB world continues to underrate Hunter Goodman, whether the Colorado Rockies deserve two All-Stars, and what in the world the owners are thinking with their latest CBA proposal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark and Drew dive into the exhilarating play from the Rockies of late including the walk off triple against the Red Sox and game-winning interference call against the Pirates. Plus, what does the club do with the sudden glut of high quality outfielders? And why is the pitching still so bad? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.