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This week, Skyler and Evan dive into the hiring of new #Rockies GM Josh Byrnes and the latest batch of roster moves while figuring out what this all signals for the Rox moving forward. @ffsn.bsky.social
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December 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This week, Skyler and Evan dive into the hiring of new #Rockies GM Josh Byrnes and the latest batch of roster moves while figuring out what this all signals for the Rox moving forward. @ffsn.bsky.social
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Good morning everyone! Due to some technical difficulties, we'll only have the audio version of Affected by Altitude going up this morning. We hope to have the video version up later this week on our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening!
December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Good morning everyone! Due to some technical difficulties, we'll only have the audio version of Affected by Altitude going up this morning. We hope to have the video version up later this week on our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening!
Personally hate to see Romo claimed off waivers, but we wish our Friend of the Show the best of luck with the Orioles and hope he gets the legit big league chance he just wasn't going to get in Colorado
December 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Personally hate to see Romo claimed off waivers, but we wish our Friend of the Show the best of luck with the Orioles and hope he gets the legit big league chance he just wasn't going to get in Colorado
The Rockies are checking things off of the To-Do List:
✅️ Hire President of Baseball Ops
✅️ Hire GM
✅️ Hire Manager
What comes next?
✅️ Hire President of Baseball Ops
✅️ Hire GM
✅️ Hire Manager
What comes next?
December 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Rockies are checking things off of the To-Do List:
✅️ Hire President of Baseball Ops
✅️ Hire GM
✅️ Hire Manager
What comes next?
✅️ Hire President of Baseball Ops
✅️ Hire GM
✅️ Hire Manager
What comes next?
The Rockies are set to hire Dodgers senior vice president of baseball operations Josh Byrnes away as their new general manager. He's experienced in the NL West & returns to the Rox after working as an Assistant GM from 2000-02.
December 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The Rockies are set to hire Dodgers senior vice president of baseball operations Josh Byrnes away as their new general manager. He's experienced in the NL West & returns to the Rox after working as an Assistant GM from 2000-02.
Evan and Skyler discuss the official hiring of Warren Schaeffer to be the eighth full-time manager of the Colorado Rockies. @ffsn.bsky.social
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December 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Evan and Skyler discuss the official hiring of Warren Schaeffer to be the eighth full-time manager of the Colorado Rockies. @ffsn.bsky.social
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What's a Black Friday player deal you'd make today if you were Paul DePodesta?
November 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
What's a Black Friday player deal you'd make today if you were Paul DePodesta?
Happy Thanksgiving friends! We are so thankful for those that take the time to listen to us each week!
November 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Happy Thanksgiving friends! We are so thankful for those that take the time to listen to us each week!
Paul DePodesta is making moves! Between trades, minor league signings, non-tenders, 40-man protections, & arbitration, the #Rockies are starting to take shape for '26 @ffsn.bsky.social
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November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Paul DePodesta is making moves! Between trades, minor league signings, non-tenders, 40-man protections, & arbitration, the #Rockies are starting to take shape for '26 @ffsn.bsky.social
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Best of luck to our pal Braiden Ward who was traded to the Boston Red Sox for lefty reliever Brennan Bernardino!
One of our favorite interviews we've done!
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One of our favorite interviews we've done!
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Rooftop Mingle: Braiden Ward, OF Prospect Albuquerque Isotopes
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November 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Best of luck to our pal Braiden Ward who was traded to the Boston Red Sox for lefty reliever Brennan Bernardino!
One of our favorite interviews we've done!
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One of our favorite interviews we've done!
youtu.be/blzUBsA3J0A?...
This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the introduction of Paul DePodesta as the new president of baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies and first impressions of his intentions. @ffsn.bksy.social
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November 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the introduction of Paul DePodesta as the new president of baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies and first impressions of his intentions. @ffsn.bksy.social
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#Rockies PBO Paul DePodesta will have his introductory press conference with the media at 10:30 am MT! You can watch the following link below or on the Rockies YouTube channel
www.mlb.com/rockies/vide...
www.mlb.com/rockies/vide...
Paul DePodesta Introductory Press Conference | 11/13/2025
The Colorado Rockies introduce the new President of Baseball Operations, Paul DePodesta, to the local media.
www.mlb.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#Rockies PBO Paul DePodesta will have his introductory press conference with the media at 10:30 am MT! You can watch the following link below or on the Rockies YouTube channel
www.mlb.com/rockies/vide...
www.mlb.com/rockies/vide...
The #Rockies hired Paul DePodesta to be their PBO! Skyler & Evan break down the confusing week of news, talk about what DePodesta brings to the table, & tackle some recent roster decisions. @ffsn.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The #Rockies hired Paul DePodesta to be their PBO! Skyler & Evan break down the confusing week of news, talk about what DePodesta brings to the table, & tackle some recent roster decisions. @ffsn.bsky.social
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If you can, consider donating to help out #Rockies prospect Braylen Wimmer, who is dealing with incredible difficult and unfortunate medical issues right now. Any little bit help!
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Donate to Help Support Braylen’s Brain Surgery and Recovery, organized by Peyton Gray
On November 1st, 24-year-old Braylen received news that completely chang… Peyton Gray needs your support for Help Support Braylen’s Brain Surgery and Recovery
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November 8, 2025 at 10:34 PM
If you can, consider donating to help out #Rockies prospect Braylen Wimmer, who is dealing with incredible difficult and unfortunate medical issues right now. Any little bit help!
www.gofundme.com/f/help-suppo...
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These players in the #Rockies System have elected free agency
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RHP Alan Perdomo
RHP Luis Amoroso
RHP Tyler Burch
RHP Andrew Quezada
RHP Kyle Brnovich
RHP Xzavion Curry
RHP Karl Kauffmann
RHP Connor Van Scoyoc
RHP Biembenido Brtio
LHP Matt Turner
LHP Felix Ramires
LHP Antoine Kelly
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RHP Alan Perdomo
RHP Luis Amoroso
RHP Tyler Burch
RHP Andrew Quezada
RHP Kyle Brnovich
RHP Xzavion Curry
RHP Karl Kauffmann
RHP Connor Van Scoyoc
RHP Biembenido Brtio
LHP Matt Turner
LHP Felix Ramires
LHP Antoine Kelly
November 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
These players in the #Rockies System have elected free agency
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RHP Alan Perdomo
RHP Luis Amoroso
RHP Tyler Burch
RHP Andrew Quezada
RHP Kyle Brnovich
RHP Xzavion Curry
RHP Karl Kauffmann
RHP Connor Van Scoyoc
RHP Biembenido Brtio
LHP Matt Turner
LHP Felix Ramires
LHP Antoine Kelly
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RHP Alan Perdomo
RHP Luis Amoroso
RHP Tyler Burch
RHP Andrew Quezada
RHP Kyle Brnovich
RHP Xzavion Curry
RHP Karl Kauffmann
RHP Connor Van Scoyoc
RHP Biembenido Brtio
LHP Matt Turner
LHP Felix Ramires
LHP Antoine Kelly
The #Rockies are expected to name Paul DePodesta their head of baseball ops tomorrow. He has been with the Browns in the NFL since 2016, but he has long history in MLB, including being 2nd in command during the Moneyball Era in Oakland.
It's reported he will hire a GM and staff
It's reported he will hire a GM and staff
November 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The #Rockies are expected to name Paul DePodesta their head of baseball ops tomorrow. He has been with the Browns in the NFL since 2016, but he has long history in MLB, including being 2nd in command during the Moneyball Era in Oakland.
It's reported he will hire a GM and staff
It's reported he will hire a GM and staff
Congrats to Hunter Goodman on being named the Silver Slugger winner for NL Catchers!
Goody deserved it outright thanks to not only the best season by a Rockies catcher but one of the best by a NL catcher in many many years!
Goody deserved it outright thanks to not only the best season by a Rockies catcher but one of the best by a NL catcher in many many years!
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Congrats to Hunter Goodman on being named the Silver Slugger winner for NL Catchers!
Goody deserved it outright thanks to not only the best season by a Rockies catcher but one of the best by a NL catcher in many many years!
Goody deserved it outright thanks to not only the best season by a Rockies catcher but one of the best by a NL catcher in many many years!
NEWS: 2B Thairo Estrada has elected free agency after the #Rockies outrighted him from the 40-man roster
-They have also selected RHP Garrett Acton off waivers from Tampa Bay.
The 40-man roster now sits at 39
-They have also selected RHP Garrett Acton off waivers from Tampa Bay.
The 40-man roster now sits at 39
November 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
NEWS: 2B Thairo Estrada has elected free agency after the #Rockies outrighted him from the 40-man roster
-They have also selected RHP Garrett Acton off waivers from Tampa Bay.
The 40-man roster now sits at 39
-They have also selected RHP Garrett Acton off waivers from Tampa Bay.
The 40-man roster now sits at 39
Our pal Charlie Condon was named a Fall Star for the Arizona Fall League!
Cade Denton (a future friend of the show hopefully) also received the honors!
Cade Denton (a future friend of the show hopefully) also received the honors!
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Our pal Charlie Condon was named a Fall Star for the Arizona Fall League!
Cade Denton (a future friend of the show hopefully) also received the honors!
Cade Denton (a future friend of the show hopefully) also received the honors!
NEWS: Kris Bryant has been reinstated to the 40-man roster from the 60-Day IL
Additionally:
-RHP Jeff Criswell reinstated from 60-Day
-Rockies claim 1B/OF Troy Johnston from Marlins
Additionally:
-RHP Jeff Criswell reinstated from 60-Day
-Rockies claim 1B/OF Troy Johnston from Marlins
November 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
NEWS: Kris Bryant has been reinstated to the 40-man roster from the 60-Day IL
Additionally:
-RHP Jeff Criswell reinstated from 60-Day
-Rockies claim 1B/OF Troy Johnston from Marlins
Additionally:
-RHP Jeff Criswell reinstated from 60-Day
-Rockies claim 1B/OF Troy Johnston from Marlins
Evan and Skyler discuss the Dodgers' WS victory before diving into the confusing GM search for the Rockies and lightly debate how much they should be bothered by it. @ffsn.bsky.social
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November 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Evan and Skyler discuss the Dodgers' WS victory before diving into the confusing GM search for the Rockies and lightly debate how much they should be bothered by it. @ffsn.bsky.social
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With that silly World Series business over with, we can now focus on the important stuff. Like the annual Affected by Altitude Awards sometime in the near future!
November 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
With that silly World Series business over with, we can now focus on the important stuff. Like the annual Affected by Altitude Awards sometime in the near future!
On to the offseason and hearing about all the money the Dodgers will defer to try and repeat in 2026.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
On to the offseason and hearing about all the money the Dodgers will defer to try and repeat in 2026.
This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the two remaining known candidates for the Colorado Rockies' open head of baseball operations job & also ask, "How did Darryl Scott just now lose his job?" @ffsn.bsky.social
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October 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the two remaining known candidates for the Colorado Rockies' open head of baseball operations job & also ask, "How did Darryl Scott just now lose his job?" @ffsn.bsky.social
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