The Rockies embarked on a brutal nine-game road trip and have gone 2-6 to start it. It seems like the standard disastrous stretch that throws off a promising beginning to a season. But is it? We discuss why maybe you shouldn't feel too terrible about the last two weeks of Rockies baseball.

On the other hand, there are Jorge De La Rosa and Jordan Lyles, two things we should all feel very bad about. What are the next steps for each rotation veteran, and where do the Rockies go from here with their starters?

As always, minor league updates are in the offing with a very promising return from Double-A right-hander Antonio Senzatela, Brendan Rodgers set to come off the disabled list, encouraging signs from Tylers (both Anderson and Matzek) and more.