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Rockies Should Give Blaine Crim Room to Win First Base Job in Spring Training

First base has been a bone of contention for the Colorado Rockies this offseason. New Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes haven’t addressed the position with a Major League free agent.

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Rockies Free Agent Options Dwindling as Spring Training Approaches

Going into Paul DePodesta's first full offseason as president of baseball operations with the Colorado Rockies after being hired in early November, there were a lot of questions surrounding which direction he was going to take.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 7

Three Rockies Non-Roster Invites That Have Shot to Play Opening Day

The Colorado Rockies have invited 20 non-roster players to spring training, the franchise recently announced. The Rockies have spent the offseason rebooting the organization under new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 7

This Week in Purple: Springtime in Scottsdale

Alright, we did it! Baseball starts on Thursday! If you’re anything like me, you’ve been eagerly awaiting the start of spring training to see how the 2026 Rockies will shape up.

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The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 6

3 Rockies Players To Watch at the World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic begins on March 4th. The Colorado Rockies will have 10 players from the organization participating in the tournament. Some are newcomers to the organization, while others have been with the team for a few years now.

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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

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / February 6

Rockies’ 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Condon, Thomas

The Rockies accumulated some interesting position player prospects over the past few years. Some of those names will be in 2026 Spring Training for the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 5

Colorado Rockies 2026 Promotional and Theme Day Schedule

A few weeks ago, we were able to give you some preliminary information on the Rockies’ promotional schedule for the 2026 season. It was a bit sparse, but the Rockies assured us more was coming soon.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 5

One Player the Rockies Should Add to Improve First Base Depth

The Colorado Rockies have made moves this offseason, and while none of them stand out as groundbreaking or franchise-altering, there has to be respect shown for the worst team in baseball last season, going through the free agency process and trades to make this team better.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 5

Rockies announce 2026 non-roster invitees for spring training

Pitchers and catchers report exactly one week from today with the rest of the squad following right behind them on Tuesday, February 17. Today, the Colorado Rockies announced their 2026 non-roster invitees.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 5

Rockies Add Strong Catcher Depth Option Behind Hunter Goodman

The Colorado Rockies have a clear star in catcher Hunter Goodman, who broke out as much as any player could in 2025. Smashing 31 home runs, driving in 91 RBIs, and doing so while hitting .278 at the dish, the Rockies sent Goodman to the All-Star game for the first of many representations.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 5

A visitor’s guide to Rockies’ spring training 2026

February is upon is, and that means baseball season is right around the corner! Well, spring training is anyway. We all survived the long, harsh non-baseball

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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.

Jackson Cox News / Purple Row / February 5

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 16, Jackson Cox

Cox was Colorado’s second-round pick in 2022, 50th overall, out of a rural high school in Washington state. To get Cox out of his commitment to Oregon, the Rockies signed the 6’2” righty starter for a $1.85 million bonus — well over the pick’s $1.54 million slot value.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 5

Rockies New Pitching Coach Hire Offers Big Implications for Young Arms in 2026

After a historically difficult season in 2025 for the Colorado Rockies pitching staff, the organization has finally started to recognize some of the issues and institute changes.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 5

Forecasting the Rockies’ positional stability

THIS IS A GUEST ROCKPILE BY ZEKE PEREZ JR Since the departure of Charlie Blackmon, the Colorado Rockies have been without a face of the franchise. Sadly, the team also lacks a face for just about every position on the field.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 4

The minor leagues hold the key to success in Colorado

The primary objective for the Colorado Rockies is to solve a single question in 2026: How do you consistently win in Colorado? For over 30 years, the team has failed to find a suitable solution.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 4

All-Star Lands Twice on Rockies All-Time Single-Season ERA Rankings

The Colorado Rockies have one of the worst reputations in the Major Leagues, but that doesn't take away from the talent they've acquired over the years.

Welinton Herrera News / Purple Row / February 4

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 17, Welinton Herrera

Herrera is probably the Rockies’ top relief prospect — among pure relievers in PuRPs voting, it was between him and Rule 5 pick RJ Petit (No. 23 PuRP).

Luis Arraez News / Yardbarker / January 29

Three potential landing spots for Luis Arraez

Luis Arraez is the type of player that is difficult to put a price tag on in the modern game.

Padres To Sign Marco Gonzales To Minor League Deal

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The '2025 National League All-Stars' quiz

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Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / January 29

3 More Moves Rockies Could Make to Improve Club in 2026 and Beyond

The Colorado Rockies have surprisingly made a flurry of roster moves just ahead of spring training. Colorado announced two trades on Jan. 28, sending reliever Angel Chivilli to the New York Yankees for minor league first baseman T.J.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 29

Yankees add intriguing bullpen option in trade with Rockies

The New York Yankees and Colorado Rockies made what would appear to be a minor trade Wednesday morning.

Yankees potentially bringing back Paul Goldschmidt could help fix known issue

Braves eyeing pair of veteran pitchers

Eugenio Suarez linked to three teams in MLB free agency

Would Freddy Peralta sign extension with Mets before Opening Day?

Which team will sign Framber Valdez?

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / January 28

Are Rockies finally figuring out the formula for success?

Are the Rockies figuring it out?

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

Yanquiel Fernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Rockies To Designate Yanquiel Fernandez For Assignment

The Rockies are designating former top outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Between the Fernandez DFA and this morning’s trade of right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli to the Yankees (in exchange for non-roster first baseman T.J.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23