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Rockies Select Valente Bellozo

The Rockies announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander <a href="/mlb/players/valente_bellozo/911390">Valente Bellozo</a> and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque. To open a 40-man spot for him, they placed right-hander <a href="/mlb/players/rj_petit/929153">RJ Petit</a> on the 60-day injured list.

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Rockies’ Top Young Pitcher Named Biggest Unknown Ahead of 2026 Season

The Colorado Rockies have one more day before they take the field for opening day against the Miami Marlins, looking to get their season off on the right foot.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 26

How to measure success for the 2026 Rockies?

In their team by team season preview series each year Effectively Wild asks “what would constitute a success for this year?” While winning the World Series would be seen as a success for any team, most are not in a position where that would be plausible.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 25

Most Likely Colorado Rockies Prospects to Be Called Up This Year Ranked

The Colorado Rockies might not have the best farm system in all of Major League Baseball, but they went out and signed a few placeholders while their young prospects continue to make their way to the show.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

Kyle Freeland News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

Kyle Freeland Needs a Repeat of His 2025 Opening Day Start

There’s almost nothing that the Colorado Rockies will want to repeat from their historically awful 2025 season. But one of the few things they will want to repeat is Kyle Freeland’s Opening Day start.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 25

Colorado Rockies Make 26-Man Roster Official Ahead of Opening Day

The time is now. Fans are hopeful that the changes Paul DePodesta has brought to the Colorado Rockies will be fruitful in the win column. Let’s be honest, though, no one is expecting the Rockies to be a serious contender this year.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 25

Rockies announce 2026 Opening Day Roster

With spring training having finally drawn to a close and the first official day of the 2026 Major League Baseball season arriving, the Colorado Rockies have formally announced their Opening Day 26-man roster.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Rockies Designate Keegan Thompson For Assignment

The Rockies announced they’ve designated reliever Keegan Thompson for assignment. The right-hander is out of options and didn’t win a spot in Warren Schaeffer’s bullpen.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 25

Fast-Rising Rockies Prospect Gets Bold 2026 MLB Prediction

One question facing the Colorado Rockies entering spring training was which prospects were going to make the Opening Day roster. This offseason, the new president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta, made some moves to bring in some free agents and a trade to acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 25

Predicting Rockies superlatives in 2026

Spring training has finally concluded, the Colorado Rockies roster is set, and the 2026 season officially begins for the club on Friday. With the conclusion

Colorado Rockies News / Total Apex Sports / March 24

Colorado Rockies: Can They Go From Subpar To Middling This Season?

The Colorado Rockies don’t stand a puncher’s chance to claim a World Series title. I know, a very controversial take, but still a statement that has to be put out there.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 24

Rockies Make Key Roster Decisions After Spring Standouts Emerge

The Colorado Rockies are currently undergoing a restructuring, and through spring training, more decisions have been made. The Opening Day roster hasn’t been announced yet, but a series of recent moves announced reflect both performance-based and early-season adjustments.

Edouard Julien News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 24

Edouard Julien’s Job Isn't Safe Despite Making Rockies Opening Day Roster

The Colorado Rockies infielder Edouard Julien received the blessing to make the Opening Day roster. Julien did just enough to earn a spot on the team. However, there are no guarantees that he will be there for the full season.