As expected the #Rockies will have the 10th overall pick of the 2026 draft! The White Sox snagged the #1 pick after being ineligible last year despite setting the modern era loss record.

Rockies announced some interesting pitching roles for the 2026 season! They've got their work cut out for them for sure!

This week, Skyler and Evan dive into the hiring of new #Rockies GM Josh Byrnes and the latest batch of roster movies while figuring out what this all signals for the Rox moving forward. @ffsn.bsky.social 🍎 buff.ly/bfuTOYl 🟢 sptfy.in/ebr7 📺 youtu.be/QlFR1IFZ-VI

Good news, everyone! The errors with our latest episode (Episode 191: Feel the Byrnes) should be resolved! The episode is now available for your listening pleasure on all platforms, and the video version is live on YouTube!

Greetings programs. We have been made aware that our listeners are unable to listen to our latest episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or other platforms. We are currently working with our host support for a solution and apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you so much for your support.

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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 🍎 buff.ly/bfuTOYl 🟢 buff.ly/sXn2O14 (video version coming later)

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

The Rockies are checking things off of the To-Do List: ✅️ 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.

Evan and Skyler discuss the official hiring of Warren Schaeffer to be the eighth full-time manager of the Colorado Rockies. @ffsn.bsky.social 🍎 buff.ly/VkKbaQP 🟢 buff.ly/MExRYyT 📺 buff.ly/0954prk

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!

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 🍎 buff.ly/3bYBHAH 🟢 buff.ly/SheUXpH 📺 buff.ly/eRMvLHW

Say hello to your official #Rockies manager for 2026, Warren Schaeffer!

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! 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 🍎 buff.ly/bJXX66I 🟢 buff.ly/HVhX4hD 📺 buff.ly/R7QOnMx

#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...

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 🍎 buff.ly/FuvLWpW 🟢 buff.ly/b50MoYe 📺 buff.ly/moyt0kt

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...

These players in the #Rockies System have elected free agency 🧵 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

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!

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

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!

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

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 🍎 buff.ly/ta216R3 🟢 buff.ly/WDwMuWP 📺 buff.ly/2anFxkX

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.

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 🍎 buff.ly/TfqtOy6 🟢 buff.ly/9trW26o 📺 buff.ly/UwDcmV9

The #Rockies are closing in on hiring their new head of the front office, who is in the mix? Plus, we still hate the Dodgers. @ffsn.bsky.social 🍎 buff.ly/sWobGHr 🟢 buff.ly/quUoU3N 📺 buff.ly/6pofMnO

Evan is back, joining Skyler to discuss the Rockies' GM search further, including the resignation of Zack Rosenthal, the manager search, & the playoffs thus far. @ffsn.bsky.social 📝 buff.ly/s1mAjA9 🍎 buff.ly/feRbMWa 🟢https://buff.ly/5VXMh46 📺 buff.ly/3K12HSC

The #Rockies front office continues to be shaken up. Assistant GM Zack Rosenthal has resigned www.ffsn.com/rocky-mounta...

The #Rockies are in search of a new head of the front office after Bill Schmidt stepped down. With Evan out sick, Skyler explains why the move needed to happen. @ffsn.bsky.social 📝 buff.ly/qYb1sNT 🍎 buff.ly/gPuFRTG 🟢 buff.ly/lFJ6VgU 📺 buff.ly/xpYWRfz

The #Rockies announced that Bill Schmidt has resigned as the GM after 119-loss season. An external search will now commence for a new head of baseball ops. @ffsn.bsky.social www.ffsn.com/rocky-mounta...

The 2025 season is finally over! Skyler and Evan break down what went wrong and what needs to happen next. Thanks for sticking with us all season! @ffsn.bsky.social 📝 buff.ly/ht1ytc0 🍎 buff.ly/EYnitFj 🟢 buff.ly/7liZkZb 📺 buff.ly/VvWnPuz

The #Rockies 2025 season summed up in one image

ICYMI: Sterlin Thompson had a fantastic year with the ABQ Isotopes. We sat down with him to discuss his approach to hitting and finding a defensive home in the outfield and more! @ffsn.bsky.social 📝 buff.ly/53OxnUn 🍎 buff.ly/9lT2Ava 🟢 buff.ly/yANtfel 📺 buff.ly/LAG8fxs

ICYMI: Sterlin Thompson had a fantastic year with the ABQ Isotopes. We sat down with him to discuss his approach to hitting and finding a defensive home in the outfield and more! @ffsn.bsky.social! 📝 buff.ly/53OxnUn 🍎 buff.ly/9lT2Ava 🟢 buff.ly/yANtfel 📺 buff.ly/LAG8fxs

The #Rockies avoided history but so what? There is so much work to do for the organization. We also say farewell to Coors Field & welcome Rox prospect Sterlin Thompson to the show! @ffsn.bsky.social 📝 buff.ly/lp216J8 🍎 buff.ly/WnjspSG 🟢 buff.ly/XoMs9Ve 📺 buff.ly/tuzctC6

Greetings, programs! Due to technical issues, our newest episode probably isn't going to go up today. I'm very sorry. We have a great show in store for you this week and it will hopefully be up tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. Thank you for your patience and support.

The #Rockies avoided solo history with their 41st win, but Dollander is done for the year and time may have run out for Michael Toglia. @ffsn.bsky.social 📝 buff.ly/7MH2cCi 🍎 buff.ly/WxMnsD8 🟢 buff.ly/t8tc2UJ 📺 buff.ly/4o802ic

This week, we talk about Kyle Freeland's interesting two starts and Hunter Goodman's emergence this season! @ffsn.bsky.social 📝 buff.ly/3i5Ys7p 🍎 buff.ly/aefaD7E 🟢 buff.ly/paAxAzO 📺https://buff.ly/r6h0yHY

Tanner Gordon & Mickey Moniak have been solid over the last month and the guys then talk all about the Minor League system! @ffsn.bsky.social 📝 buff.ly/yKVuKHQ 🍎 buff.ly/TMlMSiK 🟢 buff.ly/3ZgVsIk 📺 buff.ly/Blv2Vs2

The #Rockies released Austin Gomber, so Skyler and Evan say goodbye and reflect on his tenure as a key piece in the Nolan Arenado Trade. @ffsn.bsky.social 📝 buff.ly/nvgooOi 🍎 buff.ly/tmo8oUU 🟢 buff.ly/pJmw5ts 📺 buff.ly/HSHEB29

This week, we talk about the Bananas at Coors Field, the Rockies' comeback attitude, and the dire state of the starting rotation. @ffsn.bsky.social 📝 buff.ly/FCZSlN7 🍎 buff.ly/9qRzLXG 🟢 buff.ly/mGTjWFs 📺 buff.ly/T4ggXNE

Skyler has made it to his annual 1 game of the year! He's quite upset how expensive everything is as Coors Field.

This week, Skyler and Evan nurse their wounds from a pretty brutal week of Colorado Rockies baseball. But hey, at least Kyle Karros has arrived! @ffsn.bsky.social 📝https://buff.ly/WSopKC6 🍎 buff.ly/wXtiVRI 🟢 buff.ly/28Io6Ai 📺 buff.ly/yNHZYxU

I was not informed there would be a portion of the game with oiled up, shirtless men. I feel like MLB is missing an opportunity to expand their fan base here.