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Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 24, Wilder Dalis

The 19-year-old Venezuelan switch-hitting third baseman and shortstop was signed as an older 16-year-old in May 2023 (most of the highly touted prospects sign in January) to a small enough bonus that it wasn’t reported, indicating that Dalis wasn’t highly sought after as a prospect.

Todd Helton News / Purple Row / January 26

Rockies set to unveil Larry Walker and Todd Helton statues

For years, many folks have clamored for the Colorado Rockies to honor their history. Many teams around the league have some sort of “Hall of Fame” honoring great achievements in franchise history.

Todd Helton News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 25

Ranking Rockies Legend Todd Helton’s Top 5 Career Moments

Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton will have his statue unveiled on Sept. 19 before the game against the Seattle Mariners. The former first baseman played his entire 17-year career with the Rockies.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 25

Rockies Ace Praises New Pitching Coaching Staff as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’

The Colorado Rockies were awful in 2025. There are many ways of looking at it, but one number sticks out above the others. That number was 6.65. That was the ERA for the starting rotation in 2025.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 25

Rockies Star Hunter Goodman Explains Fire Behind Motivation for 2026 Season

There weren't many positives to the dreadful season the Colorado Rockies had in 2025. Their pitching staff struggled, they couldn't build any momentum, and their front office was, well, rocky.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 24

Rockies Future Success Hinges on Development of Two Future Stars

Turning the Colorado Rockies around is going to depend on a lot of things. One is prospects fulfilling their promise. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes have been hired to turn the franchise around after three straight 100-loss seasons.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 24

Three Pitchers Who Could Be Rockies X-Factors Entering 2026 Season

The Colorado Rockies have faced an overwhelming amount of criticism over the years, but their inconsistent pitching staff, in particular, has taken the brunt of the flak.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 24

This Week in Purple: Rockies Fest(ivus) for the Rest of Us!

Rockies Fest is here, which is the unofficial kick off to the 2026 Rockies season. Numerous players, prospects, coaches and alumni will be attendance, and many of them will depart for Scottsdale after the festival is over.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 23

Rockies Pitching Staff Primary Cause for Placement in Latest Power Rankings

Spring training is just under one month away, and alongside every other franchise across the nation, the Colorado Rockies are now entering crunch time.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

Rockies Sign Ryan Miller To Minor League Deal

The Rockies have signed right-hander Ryan Miller to a minor league deal, reports Matt Eddy of Baseball America. The righty will presumably receive an invite to big league camp in spring training.

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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.

Willi Castro News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 23

Free Agent Utility Man and Rockies Officially Finalize $12.8 Million Deal

Infielder and outfielder Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies agree to a two-year, $12.8 million contract. The deal got finalized on Thursday, January 22.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 23

Struggling Rockies Star Named Most Overpaid Left Fielder in Major Leagues

The Colorado Rockies had many factors contributing to their painful 2025 campaign. Their notably bad start set the tone for what would quickly become a historic year, in all the wrong ways.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 23

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 25, Michael Prosecky

When the Rockies signed Prosecky to a slightly over-slot $300k bonus after drafting him in the sixth round in 2022, most observers thought the left-handed pitcher would be ticketed for the bullpen.

Garrett Acton News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

Rockies Designate Garrett Acton For Assignment

The Rockies announced they’ve designated reliever Garrett Acton for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for Willi Castro, who has officially signed the two-year deal to which he agreed a week ago.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 22

Veteran Pitcher Kyle Freeland Reveals Different Feeling Surrounding 2026 Rockies

After losing 119 games, it didn't take much to figure out that there needed to be some big changes with the Colorado Rockies going into the offseason. It was a third straight 100-loss season for the Rockies, and there needed to be some changes.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 22

Rockies Rising Star Lands on MLB's Latest Top 10 Shortstop Prospects List

The Colorado Rockies have never been known for having top MLB players on their roster. However, that doesn't mean that their young talent can't develop into such.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 22

Rockies Latest First-Round Pick Franchise’s Only Current Top 100 Prospect

The Colorado Rockies are putting a premium on developing their own talent. Under president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh

Bradley Blalock News / Field Level Media / January 20

Marlins acquire RHP Bradley Blalock from Rockies

The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in exchange for minor league pitcher Jake Brooks. Blalock was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for righty Michael Lorenzen, who agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with the Rockies last week.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 18

2025 MLB Farm Review: Colorado Rockies

It’s a new era in Colorado, as the Rockies’ front office received a major overhaul after the team finished with the worst record in 2025. That new group will have major assets to work with, including two big power-hitting first-round picks, plus some intriguing arms in the system.

Kris Bryant News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17

Rockies deny pulling a petty move on Kris Bryant

The Colorado Rockies are addressing an unflattering claim this week about their relationship with Kris Bryant. The Chicago Cubs held their annual “Cubs Convention” over the weekend, a three-day fan festival celebrating all things Cubs.

Michael 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.

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.

Alex Bregman places pressure to win another championship on his back

Further details emerge on how Red Sox bungled Alex Bregman's free agency

How a short-term deal could benefit Kyle Tucker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '30 or more home runs in 2003' quiz

Bradley Blalock 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.

Michael Lorenzen News / Yardbarker / January 8