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Latest on Rockies’ front office search

The Rockies have been on the hunt for a new head of baseball operations ever since GM Bill Schmidt departed the club at the beginning of October. With the offseason now officially upon us, the pressure to find the next person who will lead Colorado’s front office is growing significantly.

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New reporting raises questions about Rockies’ hunt for new PBO/GM

The Colorado Rockies were expected to announce early this week their decision on their new head of baseball operations. Whether they would have the title of president of baseball operations or general manager has yet to be determined.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 1

How Do the Colorado Rockies Stack Up in Their Projected 2026 Salary?

Another disastrous season has passed for the Colorado Rockies. Yes, they avoided the humiliating title of earning the worst record in Major League history — that still belongs to the Chicago White Sox — but that doesn't make their 2025 campaign look any better.

Kris Bryant News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Former NL MVP Shares Career Update After Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Diagnosis

Colorado Rockies designated hitter and former National League MVP Kris Bryant confirmed that he plans to play in 2026 despite repeated back issues and a recent diagnosis of lumbar degenerative disc disease.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Dugan Darnell News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 1

Pirates Claim Former Rockies Pitcher in Surprising Roster Move

The Colorado Rockies recently waived right handed pitcher Dugan Darnell. This comes as a big surprise to fans. Darnell was a fan favorite for his creative path to the big leagues.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Kris Bryant News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Kris Bryant still bothered by back pain, not considering retirement

Bryant has played in only 170 games over his four seasons with the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 1

The Reset the Rockies Desperately Need After a 2025 Disaster

The Colorado Rockies had quite the challenging year to say the least. On the bright side, the ball club avoided the worst record in major league history, but regardless it was a poor outing.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / November 1

This Week in Purple: The Condor is soaring

The Arizona Fall League is in full swing, and so are some of the Rockies’ top prospects. There are eight of them currently in the desert, and some are turning heads.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Lucas Gilbreath, Aaron Schunk elect free agency

The Rockies outrighted infielder Aaron Schunk and lefty reliever Lucas Gilbreath off their 40-man roster, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker.

Dugan Darnell News / Purple Row / October 31

Rockies RHP Dugan Darnell claimed by Pirates

In a surprising move, it was reported on Friday afternoon that rookie right-handed reliever Dugan Darnell had been quietly placed on waivers and claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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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 / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 31

Rockies Won't Announce Their New Head of Front Office Until MLB Offseason Begins

There was some hope and anticipation that the Colorado Rockies would have their new head of baseball operations in place before the offseason began. With

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 31

Rockies Linked to Low-Risk and High-Reward Free Agent This Offseason

The Colorado Rockies are still looking to hire a general manager for the 2026 season, but whenever one is hired, they are going to have a lot of decisions on their hands.

Anthony Molina News / Purple Row / October 31

Anthony Molina was Hot N Cold in his sophomore season

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2025. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 31

The 5 Scariest Things the Rockies Could Do This Offseason

While Halloween is a great day for horror movies and haunted houses, there isn’t much that’s scarier than how the Rockies have operated for the last few seasons.

Ryan Feltner News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

The Rockies’ Rotation Needs a Healthy Ryan Feltner

The Colorado Rockies’ rotation was a distant last in Major League Baseball this season. One of the major reasons for the poor play? The absence of Ryan Feltner.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 30

Which Impending Rockies Free Agents Should the Team Keep for 2026?

Any day now, the Colorado Rockies are poised to have a new top executive in place to guide the club into a new era. Naming a new manager may be first on the priority list, but building a roster to improve upon their 119-loss showing in 2025 can't be far behind.

Chase Dollander News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Young Rockies Starter Needs Strong Start to Next Season After Tough Rookie Campaign

It was not a dream rookie season for Colorado Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander. Dollander got an immediate introduction to the horrors of pitching at Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 30

Rockies Linked to Intriguing Veteran Free Agent Pitcher

If the end-of-the-season comments and reactions from Germán Márquez were any indication of what the future holds, it appears his time with the Colorado Rockies is over.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 30

Rockies Should Explore Signing This Veteran Starter to Backstop Rotation

With Germán Márquez a free agent this offseason, the Colorado Rockies will likely be looking for a veteran arm to backstop their rotation. Colorado has Kyle Freeland, Chase Dollander and Tanner Gordon as the top returning starters.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 30

Aaron Schunk’s 2025 MLB season was shortened by injury

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 30

What would the Rockies’ final 2025 record be if they played by “Banana Ball” scoring rules?

Back on June 2, I wrote an article about the Colorado Rockies then-record, but also rescored each game based on “Banana Ball” rules, inspired by the Savannah Bananas.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 29

Rockies Linked to Intriguing American League Infielder in Free Agency

After a historically bad 2025 season, the Colorado Rockies are looking for upgrades anywhere on the roster, in the lineup, in the rotation, or in the bullpen.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 29

Rockies Potential Managerial Options Based on General Manager Hiring

The Colorado Rockies’ search for a general manager or president of baseball operations is nearing a conclusion. Per multiple reports, the Rockies are down to a pair of candidates — Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye and Cleveland Guardians assistant general manager Matt Forman.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

No Clear Choice at Second Base for Rockies Next Season

Thairo Estrada was signed ahead of this season to be the Colorado Rockies’ starting second baseman. Estrada had always played really well offensively at Coors Field, and would give 22-year-old Adael Amador more time to develop.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / October 22

The 6 Biggest Takeaways From the Rockies’ 2025 season

When you lose nearly more games than any baseball team in the history of the Modern Era, there’s a lot you’re going to learn. For the Colorado Rockies, the takeaways begin with acknowledging that everything has gone horribly wrong.