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The 2026 Spring Training schedules just dropped, setting fans and players up for an eventful start to the new season, come Feb. 20 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Roansy Contreras didn’t provide much late-season support

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.

MLB News / Purple Row / November 6

The Rockies should sign Zac Gallen

A major lesson from the 2025 World Series is one that the Rockies need to seriously learn: starting pitching is everything. When or — as it more and more

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

The Latest Trap Door for Rockies Fans

The Colorado Rockies sparked optimism at the trade deadline when they offloaded their veterans and started a long-awaited rebuild. That momentum continued when general manager Bill Schmidt was let go this offseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 5

New Rockies Leadership Faces Key Decisions Come Salary Arbitration

The Colorado Rockies are in damage control mode after losing their top two choices to be their new general manager. Whenever one is hired, he’ll have to deal with the team’s salary arbitration needs.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 5

Rockies Need to Get Things Figured Out Now That MLB Offseason Is Underway

Once again, the Colorado Rockies find themselves in a baseball rut. Looking at the needs for teams across MLB, the Rockies are far from a having a redemption arc after putting together the year they just had.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

A's outright three players

The A’s announced that three pitchers have gone unclaimed on outright waivers.

The 25 greatest MLB utility players of all-time

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Rangers claim Willie MacIver, Michel Otanez from Athletics

The Rangers announced that they have claimed catcher Willie MacIver and right-hander Michel Otanez from the Athletics. Additionally, Texas has outrighted outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / November 5

Colorado Rockies announce 2026 spring training schedule

Good news, baseball fans! We can now start planning for spring. Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues will open on Friday, February 20, 2026, with all clubs expected to play on Saturday.

Brenton Doyle News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 5

Rockies Need to Consider Moving Young Outfielder Via Trade in Offseason

The Colorado Rockies have many important decisions coming their way as the offseason gets into full swing. For starters, the front office needs to consider whether it should trade a main source of talent for greater things.

Nick Martini News / Purple Row / November 5

Martini started strong before departing Colorado in late May

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / November 5

Rockies front office search reeks of owner meddling

The Colorado Rockies were expected to name their new head of baseball operations this week. After Bill Schmidt and the organization agreed to part ways in early October, it was announced that Walker Monfort would spearhead the search for an outside hire to lead the organization.

Kyle Farmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Rockies decline veteran infielder's mutual option

The Rockies have declined their end of a $4M mutual option on infielder Kyle Farmer for the 2026 season.

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

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The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

Thairo Estrada News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 4

Why Thairo Estrada Can’t Hit Free Agency After Rockies Turn Down Option

Thairo Estrada was one of the few decisions the Colorado Rockies had to make on contracts this offseason. He and the team held a mutual option. Even as the Rockies’ search for a general manager or president of baseball operations drags on, the Rockies were on the clock when it came to the option.

McCade Brown News / Purple Row / November 4

McCade Brown pitched in seven games for the Rockies in 2025

MLB News / Purple Row / November 4

Would Adam Ottavino be a good PBO for the Colorado Rockies?

As if the Colorado Rockies’ search for a president of baseball operations/general manager weren’t already weird enough, yesterday, it took another bizarre twist with this from Tim Healy of the Boston Globe: Healy’s reporting was confirmed by Patrick Saunders later in the day.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 3

Former Rockies Pitcher Reportedly Interested in Front Office Opening

The Colorado Rockies have been looking for a head of baseball operations leader and a replacement for former general manager Bill Schmidt. They were reportedly down to a pair of finalists in Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye and Cleveland Guardians assistant general manager Matt Forman.

Thairo Estrada News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Rockies turn down mutual option with Thairo Estrada

For now, Estrada remains on the roster and the Rockies technically could retain him for 2026 via arbitration, though that seems unlikely.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 4

Braves stick to status quo in naming next manager

After a disappointing 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves were due for a shake-up. But the team's decision-makers have other ideas.

Braves to reportedly pick up club options on two pitchers

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim opts out of contract with Braves

Assessing the expectations for new Giants manager Tony Vitello

Nationals set to hire MLB's youngest manager in over 50 years

Twins continue to go backward with reported hiring of Derek Shelton

Adam Ottavino News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Rockies have spoken with Adam Ottavino about top front-office job

Rockies owner Dick Monfort has spoken with longtime big league reliever Adam Ottavino about the team’s top front office vacancy, reports Tim Healey of The Boston Globe.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Rockies re-starting President of Baseball Operations search

After missing the playoffs for the seventh-straight season, the Colorado Rockies are finally making widespread organizational changes. However, Colorado’s search for their next President of Baseball Operations has hit a devastating roadblock.

Jordan Beck News / Just Baseball / November 3

The Case for a Jordan Beck Breakout Year

Another year came and went for the Colorado Rockies, as they had their third straight 100-loss season. To make matters even worse, their 119 losses were the most in franchise history.

Kris Bryant News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 1

Rockies’ Kris Bryant not giving up on MLB career despite lingering injury woes

Kris Bryant has gone from National League MVP and World Series champion to arguably the worst contract in MLB history in less than a decade. He has not played 100 games in a single campaign since 2021 and has barely logged a full season’s worth of action in his first four years with the Colorado Rockies.

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.

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.