A fan blog, Purple Row, is tapping into its community’s deep knowledge, asking readers to pitch story ideas for upcoming Rockies coverage. Instead of staff debates deciding what to write, the site is turning to its “hive mind” for compelling questions and angles for Renee Dechert, who will be covering the Rockies’ weekend series in Denver on September 3, 2026. This is a real move to put the power of storytelling directly into the hands of the fans.
How Your Ideas Become The Story
Traditionally, the Purple Row staff gets together, talks about players they should hit up, and figures out what to ask. It works, sure, but it’s limited to just a few voices. But here’s the kicker: the Purple Row community, the readers, are every bit as dialed in and knowledgeable about the Rockies as the staff themselves. So why not leverage that passion? Renee Dechert is on the ground for that upcoming weekend series, and she needs your input. Readers can drop their questions or story ideas right in the comments. The team will comb through everything, picking out 3-5 of the most compelling questions. They’ll definitely pay attention to ideas with a ton of reader recommendations. Renee will then do her absolute best to get those questions to the right people, and we’re talking about articles being written and published over the next few weeks! How cool is that?
What Kinds of Questions Get Answers?
Now, there are some ground rules to make sure those questions actually get somewhere. Think about questions that will get interesting answers. Asking “Why do you play Jordan Beck so much?” isn’t going to get anything juicy back from Warren Schaeffer. They want ideas that can be done with a quick 3-5 minute chat, maybe one or two interviews tops. So, something about one player’s mechanics is a go, but a deep dive into the Rockies’ entire philosophical approach to mechanical adjustments? Probably too much. Your ideas don’t even have to be about the latest news, like that story about Jordan Romano’s closer entrance, or even strictly about baseball, like the one about Kyle Karros’ and Cole Carrigg’s friendship. Difficult questions are totally welcome, but don’t just ask “Why are you a disappointment?” That’s not helpful. Also, remember, sometimes you just can’t talk to who you want, like a starting pitcher on their game day. These players are busy! But the blog staff will still do their best to find out.
So, get together with your friends, your family, your neighbors, and your fellow Rockies fanatics. Brainstorm anything you’ve always wanted to know about the team. Be thoughtful, be creative, and most importantly, have some fun with it! Join the conversation and sign up for an account to get fewer ads, create community posts, and comment on articles. This is your chance to shape the narrative, and it’s going to be awesome to see what stories emerge over the next few weeks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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