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Rockies place outfielder on IL ahead of Opening Day

The Colorado Rockies are scheduled to face off against the Miami Marlins on Friday for their first game of the 2026 season. Unfortunately, Colorado was hit with some injury news, as the club is sending an outfielder to the IL.

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Colorado Rockies Roster Moves 03/27/2026

The Colorado Rockies kick off their 2026 season with a road series against the Miami Marlins. Today’s first pitch will be at 7:10 EST. Kyle Freeland will take the mound for the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 27

How to Watch Rockies on Opening Day: TV Channel, Live Stream and Radio

Another baseball season is here—no more spring training. The real battle begins on Friday. The Colorado Rockies will be on the road to take on the Miami Marlins.

Colorado Rockies News / ESPN / March 27

Rockies among Friday's six teams set to start season

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 27

Don't Count Colorado Rockies Out from Trading for Starting Pitching

The Colorado Rockies are being realistic about their chances in 2026. They hope to avoid losing 100 or more games for the third straight year. They’ve done that by bringing in veterans to take on key roles on the team.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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MLB News / CBSSports.com / March 27

Rockies vs. Marlins parlay: As favorite for MLB's worst record again, Colorado may start on that track Friday

The Rockies were MLB's worst team last season, and not much more is expected in 2026 as they open in Miami on Friday.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 27

Young Rockies reflect on making their 1st Opening Day rosters

Finally, Opening Day is here and the climb begins for the Colorado Rockies. For fans, it’s a chance to see the change in action from an offseason marked with front office and coaching changes.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 26

Rockies Reacts Results: The Rox passed the spring test

Tomorrow is Opening Day for the Rockies, which means we can officially close the door on spring training 2026. However, it’s still worth reflecting on in hopes of predicting what they might do in the regular season.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 26

Projecting Rockies Opening Day Pitching Staff: Rotation, Bullpen and Key Injuries

The Colorado Rockies are about to take the field for what everyone hopes to be a positive rebuild for the organization. Record losses combined with some of the worst pitching statistics in Major League Baseball led to a disheartening 2025 campaign.

Valente Bellozo News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26

Rockies Select Valente Bellozo

The Rockies announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Valente Bellozo and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque. To open a 40-man spot for him, they placed right-hander RJ Petit on the 60-day injured list.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 26

Projecting the Rockies Opening Day Starting Lineup

The Colorado Rockies' 2026 season is one day away, as they will take on the Miami Marlins on the road. After a long offseason filled with transactions, accompanied by spring training roster cuts, which players will don the uniform first for the Rockies?

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 26

Rockies’ Top Young Pitcher Named Biggest Unknown Ahead of 2026 Season

The Colorado Rockies have one more day before they take the field for opening day against the Miami Marlins, looking to get their season off on the right foot.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 26

How to measure success for the 2026 Rockies?

In their team by team season preview series each year Effectively Wild asks “what would constitute a success for this year?” While winning the World Series would be seen as a success for any team, most are not in a position where that would be plausible.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 25

Most Likely Colorado Rockies Prospects to Be Called Up This Year Ranked

The Colorado Rockies might not have the best farm system in all of Major League Baseball, but they went out and signed a few placeholders while their young prospects continue to make their way to the show.

Kyle Freeland News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

Kyle Freeland Needs a Repeat of His 2025 Opening Day Start

There’s almost nothing that the Colorado Rockies will want to repeat from their historically awful 2025 season. But one of the few things they will want to repeat is Kyle Freeland’s Opening Day start.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 25

Colorado Rockies Make 26-Man Roster Official Ahead of Opening Day

The time is now. Fans are hopeful that the changes Paul DePodesta has brought to the Colorado Rockies will be fruitful in the win column. Let’s be honest, though, no one is expecting the Rockies to be a serious contender this year.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 25

Rockies announce 2026 Opening Day Roster

With spring training having finally drawn to a close and the first official day of the 2026 Major League Baseball season arriving, the Colorado Rockies have formally announced their Opening Day 26-man roster.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Rockies Designate Keegan Thompson For Assignment

The Rockies announced they’ve designated reliever Keegan Thompson for assignment. The right-hander is out of options and didn’t win a spot in Warren Schaeffer’s bullpen.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 25

Fast-Rising Rockies Prospect Gets Bold 2026 MLB Prediction

One question facing the Colorado Rockies entering spring training was which prospects were going to make the Opening Day roster. This offseason, the new president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta, made some moves to bring in some free agents and a trade to acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 25