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On YouTubeMichael Lorenzen News / Field Level Media / January 15
Rockies sign veteran RHP Michael Lorenzen
The Colorado Rockies signed well-traveled right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract on Thursday that includes a club option for 2027. Lorenzen, who turned 34 on Jan.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 15
Rockies quietly make another shrewd addition
These types of moves improve the talent level at the major league level and should make the Rockies more competitive.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
Willi Castro News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15
Rockies To Sign Willi Castro To Two-Year Deal
The Rockies and utility player Willi Castro have agreed to a two-year deal, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The ISE Baseball client will be guaranteed $12.8MM, reports Robert Murray of FanSided.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 15
Rockies 2026 international prospects signing tracker 
Today marks the start of MLB’s 2026 international prospects signing period, and all 30 teams can now start adding top amateur talent from across the world to their systems.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15
Rockies Designate Bradley Blalock For Assignment
The Rockies announced Thursday that right-hander Bradley Blalock has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to newly signed righty Michael Lorenzen, whose previously reported one-year contract (with a 2027 club option) is now official.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 15
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2026: Numbers 35 to 31
It’s time to reveal the five players who made it the closest to the pre-season 2026 top 30 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list, the Honorable Mention PuRPS, as voted on by the Purple Row community recently.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 15
Former Rockies Bud Black, Bill Schmidt Land New Roles with MLB Franchises
The Colorado Rockies parted ways with the past last year. Now, both Bud Black and Bill Schmidt have landed new roles. Black went back to a franchise he worked for previously as manager — the San Diego Padres.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 15
What Chase Dollander could learn from former Rockies’ pitchers
Last week, I suggested Chase Dollander could be a bounce-back candidate in 2026, despite only completing his rookie year in 2025. However, he could also just be a candidate for continued development.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 15
2025 MLB Farm Review: Texas Rangers
Thanks to prospect graduations and other circumstances, the Rangers’ farm system isn’t one of the deeper ones in the Majors right now. However, there is still firepower, headlined by teenage sensation Sebastian Walcott.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14
A’s To Hire Bill Schmidt As Special Assistant
The Athletics are hiring former Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt as a special assistant in their scouting department, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 14
Rockies' First-Time All-Star Earns MLB Network Top 100 Recognition
The Rockies' first-time All-Star from 2025 keeps adding to his resume. Hunter Goodman earned another accolade Tuesday when MLB Network ranked him No. 97 on its Top 100 Players Right Now list for 2026, recognizing his Silver Slugger season and 31 home runs. MLB Network released the rankings this week as part of its annual player evaluation series.
Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 14
Michael Lorenzen Faces Tall Task of Taming Coors Field for Rockies
The Colorado Rockies have had a pretty interesting offseason so far, with many of their major moves being ones to revamp the front office and coaching staff.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 14
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2026: Numbers 40-36
After revealing the players who appeared on a single ballot on Monday and six multi-ballot players yesterday, it’s time to write about the five players who fell just short from Honorable Mention Purple Row Prospect (PuRP) status in the pre-season 2026 voting.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 14
Rockies Announce Franchise Legend to Attend Fan Fest at Coors Field
The Colorado Rockies will hold their annual Rockies Fest on Saturday, January 24, at Coors Field. The annual fan fest began in 2009. Ever since then, fans
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 14
Should the Rockies revisit their 2012 piggyback plan?
The Colorado Rockies are trying to reinvent themselves for 2026. With a new front office and coaching staff in place, the intention is to come up with a way to be successful in Colorado.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14
Rockies Finalize Coaching Staff
The Rockies announced their full coaching staff this evening. The majority of Warren Schaeffer’s group had previously been reported, but Colorado’s hiring of first base coach Doug Bernier is a new development.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 13
Rockies Finalize Coaching Staff by Promoting Former Infielder to First-Base Coach
2026 is going to be a very fascinating season for the Colorado Rockies. With a coaching staff that has been turned over a decent bit, a front office that has been completely overhauled, and a roster that has started to see some changes, the team still has a long way to go.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 13
Top 5 Greatest Rockies Shortstops of All Time
The Colorado Rockies will produce more future shortstops who one day can join the Top Five list. In the meantime, we have some of the best and underrated players who left great memories playing the position. One of the most forgotten players in the history of the franchise.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 13
How Rockies Pitching Coach's Altitude Experience Can Help Pitching Prospects
Developing elite pitchers at 5,280 feet has always been the Rockies' biggest challenge. With new pitching coach Alon Leichman and promising young arms, Colorado seems to finally have a real plan to solve it.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 13
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2026: Numbers 46-41
After revealing the players who appeared on a single ballot yesterday, it’s time to write about some players that were named on multiple ballots but who fell short from Honorable Mention Purple Row Prospect (PuRP) status in the pre-season 2026 voting.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10
Rockies rumors: Michael Lorenzen hitting with Colorado isn’t out of the question
Earlier this week, the Colorado Rockets signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million contract. However, he is expected not just to be confined to the mound.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 8
Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen
The Rockies made a savvy addition.
Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / December 2
Rockies open offseason with pair of uninspiring moves
The Colorado Rockies were terrible in 2026, having the worst record in baseball (43-119), and will likely be a bottom-feeder in 2026. Their initial moves in the 2025-26 offseason certainly weren't confidence boosters.
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