Renee Dechert

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I write about baseball, mostly Rockies & D-backs | @PurpleRow, @PitcherList, & @JustBB_Media | Opinions are my own | she/her | the “ch” sounds like a “ck.”

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Brent Rooker on Athletics’ new ballpark, swing changes and more

2 weeks ago | sbnation.com | Renee Dechert

Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images In 2024, The Athletics OF/DH Brent Rooker had an outstanding season. As on Athletics Nation, “This past season was clearly the break-out that A’s leadership and our fans expected.” Rooker finished the season 10th in AL MVP voting and won the AL Silver Slugger for the Designated Hitter, after hitting 39 home runs and driving in 112 runs. (Ben Clemens has provided insight into Rooker’s swing and adjustments.)The action didn’t end there.
Brewers 7, Rockies 1: Kyle Freeland comes back to earth while the Rockies offense fails to take off

2 weeks ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

Kyle Freeland’s excellent start to 2025 took a hit tonight as the Rockies lost to the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-1. The Brewers arrived at Coors Field with a decimated pitching staff. Still, they had their ace, Freddy Peralta, who kept the Colorado Rockies on their heels for the first half of the game with the Brew Crew’s bullpen — including old friend Nick Mears — locking down the win.
Colorado Rockies game no. 10 thread: Freddy Peralta vs. Kyle Freeland

2 weeks ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

Tonight, the Colorado Rockies (2-7) welcome the Milwaukee Brewers (5-5) to Coors Field as they conclude their first homestand of 2025This year’s 2-7 start to the season matches last year’s nine-game start and is tied for the second-worst start in the first nine games. The 2005 club went 1-8.
Tuesday Rockpile: What will Zac Veen bring to the Colorado Rockies outfield?

2 weeks ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

The news dropped on Sunday: Zac Veen (No. 4 PuRP) would be called up to join the Colorado Rockies. #Rockies calling up first-round pick Zac Veenwww.mlb.com/news/zac-vee... — Thomas Harding (@hardingmlb.bsky.social) 2025-04-07T04:40:59.823ZAlthough Veen’s promotion has not yet been made official, on Monday morning, the Rockies announced Jordan Beck would be going to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Colorado Rockies to call up Zac Veen

2 weeks ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

Thomas Harding is reporting that the Colorado Rockies are calling up Zac Veen. #Rockies are calling up OF prospect Zac Veen and optioning OF Jordan Beck to Triple-A @ABQTopes: Major League sources. — Thomas Harding (@harding_at_mlb) April 7, 2025The move comes after Veen (No. 4 PuRP) was sent to start the season in Triple-A Albuquerque to gain more experience, despite having had a successful spring training.
New menu offerings at Coors Field

2 weeks ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

Colorado Rockies baseball returns to Coors Field today, and that means new menu items in addition to the on-field action. This year, there’s a twist: Aramark is celebrating its 30th anniversary with Coors Field, a theme apparent in some of the offerings. Check out what’s new. Triple Play Sliders (Section 115)If sliders are your thing, this is your year since Triple Play Sliders will make their debut at Coors Field. The menu will feature three speciality sliders.
Albquerque Isotopes game no. 4 thread: Brett Kerry vs. Anthony Molina

3 weeks ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

There’s no Colorado Rockies baseball today, so let’s spend the evening discussing the Albuquerque Isotopes (1-2). Tonight, they welcome the Salt Lake Bees (1-2) to Isotopes Park for some elevated baseball. For the Bees, Brett Kerry will pitch. Righty Anthony Molina will take the mound for the Isotopes. (If you’d like to read their MiLB game notes, click here.)And now to the details.
It’s time to bring the Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge System to MLB

3 weeks ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

If you’re like me, you appreciated the opportunity in spring training to was the Automatic Ball-Strike System (ABS) in action. It was an initiative Major League Baseball, always on a quest to improve the game, brought to MLB in giving the system a test drive. In case you’re interested in specifics, Anthony Castrovince explained back in February, In the ABS challenge system, the human, home-plate umpire calls balls and strikes, per usual.
The 2025 Colorado Rockies: A SWOT analysis

1 month ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

It’s happening! The 2025 season has started, and we’ll have Colorado Rockies baseball this weekend. And that means, it’s time for my yearly SWOT analysis. (Read last year’s here.)As a refresher, my preference is to write a (very rough) SWOT analysis that examines strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. So here’s my best attempt to evaluate the 2025 Rockies.
Rockies select contract of Nick Martini, option Zac Veen to Triple-A

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Renee Dechert

Share The decision to sign Nick Martini is not surprising based on his spring training performance and the Rockies preference for veteran players. In 45 plate appearances, he has 14 hits, including two home runs. Although he suffered a minor injury last week that resulted in some arm soreness, it is not expected to affect his play. The decision to start Zac Veen ( No. 4 PuRP ) in Triple-A Albuquerque is puzzling, given his spring training performance.