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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 20

Rockies Young Pitcher Primed for Breakout 2026 Season

Taking over a franchise coming off a third straight 100-loss season is never easy. When the Colorado Rockies hired Paul DePodesta as the president of baseball operations, he was tasked with leading a club that was coming off a 119-loss 2025 season.

Jake Cave News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20

Jake Cave To Sign With Mexican League’s Tecolotes De Los Dos Laredos

Former big league outfielder Jake Cave has an agreement in place with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos in the Mexican League, reports Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 20

Rockies Roll Out Youth-Heavy Lineup in Spring Opener vs Diamondbacks

The Colorado Rockies take the field for the first time in 2026 against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Cactus League today, February 20, at 3:10 pm ET.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 20

Braylen Wimmer’s Amazing Recovery from Brain Surgery Continues at Rockies Camp

The incredible recovery of Colorado Rockies prospect Braylen Wimmer continues as he is now participating in minor league camp at the team’s facility in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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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.

Jared Thomas News / Purple Row / February 20

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 5, Jared Thomas

Thomas went 42nd-overall to the Rockies as a draft-eligible sophomore in 2024, signing for an under-slot $2 million. He got that bonus due to excellent bat-to-ball skills, some emerging power, and above-average speed that gives him a high floor offensively.

Charlie Blackmon News / Purple Row / February 20

Chuck Nazty’s impact and the importance of routines in spring training

Baseball players are famously superstitious. In Charlie Blackmon’s case, he confessed to being a “little stitiious,” while mic’ed up during the 2018 All-Star Game. View Link More than banking on luck, Blackmon was notorious for his dedication to his routine.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 19

Rockies Free Agent Signing Listed As Potential Bust Candidate for 2026

When Paul DePodesta was hired as the next president of baseball operations with the Colorado Rockies, you knew that he wasn't going to be in a rush to make big decisions.

Kris Bryant News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19

Will Rockies’ Kris Bryant ever play in MLB again?

The Colorado Rockies face mounting uncertainty surrounding Kris Bryant and his long-term future in MLB. The organization placed Bryant on the Rockies’ 60-day injured list because of chronic lumbar degenerative disc disease, intensifying questions about whether he will return to the field.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 19

Rockies Newest Star Has Confidence in Team’s Direction for Future

Positivity and good energy are a must in every ballclub. The new utility veteran Willi Castro, who joined the Colorado Rockies last month, likes what he’s seeing from the team.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 18

Grading The Colorado Rockies Potential Starting Rotation For 2026

Pitching in Coors Field is already an inherent challenge for any baseball player no matter the skill or repertoire. High altitude and thin air decreases pitch movement leading to more baseballs hit in the air, traveling farther than any other stadium.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 18

Rockies Are Telling Us Plenty About Their Pitching Plans Without Saying It

The Colorado Rockies struggled mightily throughout their 2025 campaign, and much of that can be attributed to their disastrous pitching staff. It's unlikely

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 18

Rockies Final Offseason Grade Revealed Ahead of Spring Training Opener

After a season where the Colorado Rockies were the laughing stock of Major League Baseball, the front office went to work to ensure the state of the franchise is on the up and up again, rather than taking two steps back.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 18

Introducing the 2026 Prospect Non-Roster Invitees: Pitchers

Although it may be hard to tell with the unseasonably warm weather this winter in the Mile High City, spring is in the air and on the horizon. Pitchers and catchers reported to the Rockies’ complex in Scottsdale, Arizona last week, with position players reporting yesterday.

MLB News / Just Baseball / February 18

Three Rockies Relievers the Blue Jays Should Target

A Colorado Rockies hype piece? In this economy? Believe it or not, that’s exactly where this is going. Fresh off a 2025 season where they finished 43-119 with a convoluted -424 run differential, you’d be forgiven if you thought there wasn’t a single redeeming quality about the 2025 Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 18

Why Rockies' Fierce Infield Competition Could Rage on Until Opening Day

The Colorado Rockies haven't been aggressive this offseason, and in fact, they've been rather quiet. Considering how brutal their 2025 campaign was, fans were hoping to see more movement.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 18

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 7, JB Middleton

Middleton became the highest-ever drafted pitcher for Southern Mississippi when the Rockies took him 45th overall in the 2025 draft (Middleton was 41st in MLB Pipeline’s draft rankings), signing the now 22-year-old right-hander to a $2.072 million bonus that was $100k under slot.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 18

2026 spring training storylines for position players

Last week, we explored some storylines concerning pitchers and catchers in spring training for the Colorado Rockies. Now that full-squad workouts have officially begun and games are right around the corner, we can turn to the position player group.

Kris Bryant News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

Rockies share a troubling update on Kris Bryant

The Colorado Rockies may be getting more of the same (read: nothing) out of Kris Bryant this season. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer spoke with reporters on Tuesday ahead of the start of Spring Training.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / February 17

Rockies stuck in no-win situation with Kris Bryant

All the Rockies can do is wait for Bryant to make another decision on his future.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15

Padres' Manny Machado praises team's Saturday signings

GM A.J. Preller was busy dishing out contracts, signing veterans Nick Castellanos, Griffin Canning and German Marquez to one-year contracts to deepen the roster.

Machado doesn't hold back on feelings about Dodgers

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Red Sox exec angers fans with comment about Alex Bregman

Byron Buxton is frustrated with the Twins

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