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Outlook for the Rockies Bullpen Next Season

It was a historically bad season for the Colorado Rockies. But an ironic twist was that the Rockies’ bullpen, which has been bad throughout the franchise’s history, was arguably the team’s brightest spot.

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Ryan Ritter made his MLB debut in 2025

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 / December 1

Exploring the Rockies’ rotation-building options for 2026

Starting pitching is generally an issue for the Colorado Rockies, but their woes were especially apparently in 2025. The Rockies’ rotation set a modern-era record for worst ERA at 6.65 through a league second-fewest 776.1 innings of work.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 30

Rockies Have an Interesting Veteran Free Agent Starting Pitcher Option

When the Colorado Rockies hired Paul DePodesta as president of baseball operations, he has a big job in front of him in terms of rebuilding a team that was coming off a 119-loss 2025 season.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 30

Young Rockies Outfielder Could be Seductive Trade Chip at Winter Meetings

Paul DePodesta is now in charge of the Colorado Rockies. He’s made Warren Schaeffer the full-time manager. Now, it’s time to keep building the roster. To this point, Colorado has made lower-level moves related to setting the 40-man roster and who to keep at the non-tender deadline.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 29

Will Warren Schaeffer be Rockies’ Next Clint Hurdle or Jim Tracy?

Paul DePodesta’s first major decision as Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations was to remove the interim tag from manager Warren Schaeffer.

MLB News / Purple Row / November 29

This Week in Purple: Thankful

We’re in the thick of Thanksgiving, and there finally some things to be grateful for as a Rockies fan. The Rockies hired an external candidate — Paul DePodesta of “Moneyball” fame — as their president of baseball operations, and Warren Schaeffer is back from his interim managerial stint to lead the team full-time in 2026.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

One Intriguing Option in Rockies Rotation Moving Forward

Tanner Gordon struggled in his debut season with the Colorado Rockies, posting an 8.65 ERA in 34 1/3 innings pitched. But with the Rockies rotation in a constant state of flux, Gordon, a right-handed pitcher, saw his opportunity this season and took it.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 28

Rockies Veteran Considered To Have Worst MLB Contract Entering 2026 Campaign

The Colorado Rockies are not known for their jaw-dropping numbers in any regard, whether it's with contracts or results on the board. However, one contract decision in particular made by the franchise is still questionable several years later.

Todd Helton News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 28

Can This Beloved Player Become Rockies Future President of Baseball Operations?

One of the most beloved players in the history of the Colorado Rockies is Todd Helton. His knowledge and leadership are qualities that won the hearts of Colorado fans. The excitement among fans was tremendous when Helton returned to the organization as a Special Assistant to the General Manager in 2022.

Warren Schaeffer News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 27

Rockies Manager Warren Schaeffer Makes Bold Prediction After Historically Bad Season

It's the dawn of a new era for the Colorado Rockies. After losing 119 games and enduring the worst season in franchise history, the Rockies hired Paul DePodesta of Moneyball fame to lead their baseball operations department.

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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 / November 27

Recent Projection Sees Rockies Infielder Return to High-End Form

The Colorado Rockies are coming off one of the worst seasons in MLB history, and it is clear that a mix of injuries and just a lack of top-end talent stunted them during 2025.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 27

3 Treasures Rockies Should Be Thankful for After Enduring Brutal Season

The Colorado Rockies have taken quite a beating throughout their 2025 campaign and into the offseason. However, not everything went awry for the franchise; there have been some quality decisions and moves made so far, which will help the Rockies move forward from their catastrophic season.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Blaine Crim News / Purple Row / November 27

Blaine Crim provided an alternative at first base

Matt Holliday News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 26

Rockies Prospect Named One of Best 18-Year-Old Prospects In Baseball

The last name Holliday has historically carried a lot of weight in the world of baseball. In the past, baseball fans certainly remember the name Matt Holliday, a 2011 World Series champion, and a seven-time All-Star.

Warren Schaeffer News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 26

Three Words Describe Why Retaining Warren Schaeffer Benefits Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are experiencing a sense of relief with Warren Schaeffer being retained as their full-time manager. It's hard to imagine a world in which anyone would have ill feelings toward Schaeffer extending his time with the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 25

This Veteran Slugging First Baseman Could Be Great Free Agency Fit for Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are a team that has multiple needs to address this offseason. Among those needs is the first base position. The current options for the Rockies are all younger than 30-years-old, and a veteran at the spot could help lead a young lineup looking to take steps forward in 2026.

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 25

Rockies Top Prospect Could Be Next Big Thing in Colorado with Elite Power Skills

The Colorado Rockies may have a miserable 2025 season, but their future could get much better, and the one prospect that can bring some hope to the franchise

Warren Schaeffer News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 25

Veteran Rockies Pitcher Speaks Out on Decision to Retain Warren Schaeffer

The Colorado Rockies are working to build a core of front office personnel that can bring them back to relevancy, and recently, after hiring Paul DePodesta, the franchise decided to also retain manager Warren Schaeffer.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

Rockies Bringing Back Warren Schaeffer as Manager

Warren Schaeffer is officially back as the manager of the Colorado Rockies. Schaeffer served as the Rockies’ interim manager last season after former manager Bud Black was fired on May 11.

Warren Schaeffer News / Yardbarker / November 24

Rockies confident Schaeffer is manager for the long haul

Rockies are confident Warren Schaeffer is their manager for the long haul

Schaeffer served as the Rockies' interim manager since May 11, when the organization moved on from former manager Bud Black.

Tatsuya Imai comments on the Dodgers: 'I want to beat them!'

Could Los Angeles look to pair of familiar faces to address needs?

Rangers, Mets agree to blockbuster trade

Three KBO stars teams should pursue

Three inexpensive infielders the Yankees should strongly consider

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19

Braves acquire pitcher Ryan Rolison in trade with Rockies

The Atlanta Braves have acquired left-hander Ryan Rolison from the Colorado Rockies.

Former Rockies VP reveals 'what if' scenario involving Kyle Schwarber, Kris Bryant

The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 18

Former Rockies VP reveals scenario involving Schwarber, Bryant

Former Rockies VP reveals 'what if' scenario involving Kyle Schwarber, Kris Bryant

Could the Colorado Rockies have avoided one of the biggest mistakes in franchise history by signing Kyle Schwarber instead of Kris Bryant? According to one former Rockies vice president, it sounds like a possible scenario.

Three potential landing spots for Cody Bellinger

Awesome MLB players from the 90s you probably forgot about

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Rockies owner reveals plans regarding involvement in baseball operations

The Rockies introduced new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta at a press conference on Thursday. Owner Dick Monfort and executive vice president Walker Monfort also took part.