The Colorado Rockies did exactly what they were supposed to do on a 10-game homestand against the Orioles, D-backs, and Blue Jays: they won--to the tune of a 9-1 record, in fact, and now they're right back in the thick of things in the National League.

On the latest podcast, we discussed what went right for the Rockies during a 16-10 May (hint: a pair of much-maligned veterans REALLY stepped it up), plus offered our thoughts on what the club needs to do in order to sustain--and even expand upon--their current brand of quality play. Also, we addressed one of the most unfortunate things to happen to the Rockies this season: the falling apart and subsequent demotion of Kyle Freeland. What does he need to work on at Triple-A Albuquerque, and how long will it take? We try to talk our way through it.

The Rockies' pitching staff has somewhat quietly improved to the point where it ranks in the upper third or so in baseball in terms of park-adjusted ERA, but it still seems like it's the club's weak point, especially when considering the fact that they're going to be leaning on the likes of Jeff Hoffman and Peter Lambert for at least the next few weeks. Help could be out there if the Rockies are willing to pay for it one way or another, and we specuate about who that is.

Plus, our Prospect of the Week, What's Poppin' on Rockies Twitter, Q&A, and much more on Episode 6 of the Rocky Mountain Baseball Podcast!

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