2025 Colorado Rockies Season Review

Tom and Adam have the hot mics this week with a quick MLB playoff check-in (Dodgers–Phillies collision course, Tigers danger with Skubal, Blue Jays’ staff rolling, Brewers–Cubs drama) before diving into Colorado’s big story: Bill Schmidt is out and the Rockies must run a real external search for a president of baseball operations—not just a familiar GM—who brings modern development, analytics, and a pitching-at-altitude plan, full autonomy, and better transparency; names floated include Thad Levine, Dayton Moore, Carlos Rodriguez (Rays), and Adam McKay (Mariners). They outline a manager profile that fits a young core (think Warren Schaeffer/Schumaker mold), hand out season kudos (Hunter Goodman’s breakout, Brenton Doyle’s CF lock, Mickey Moniak’s LH pop), spotlight bullpen bright spots (Vodnik, Herget, Mejía) and starting questions (Freeland’s veteran role; Márquez’s future), and flag prospects to watch (Brody Brecht late-inning upside, Roc Riggio’s energy at 2B), closing with a realistic target of pushing toward contention by 2027.