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Kyle Freeland Faces Pivotal Crossroads With Rockies After Disappointing 2025

Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland is coming off a rough 2025 season. Every pitcher goes through a patch in their career where things are not going right for them in a season. One of the things we admire about Freeland is his resilience.

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Rockies Receive Succinct Two-Word New Year's Resolution from MLB Writer

When the Colorado Rockies hired a new president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta, he knew what he was walking into. He is taking over for an organization that has lost 100-plus games the last three seasons, with 2025 being rock bottom with 119 losses.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 1

Cool Stat Reveals One Awesome Memory from Rockies’ Awful 2025 Season

Trying to find silver linings from the 2025 Colorado Rockies season is a difficult one. Few want to look back on a 119-loss season. Many have already put the third straight season of 100 or more losses for Colorado in the rear-view mirror and are focused on the future.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 1

Why MLB Insider Believes Rockies Will Step in Right Direction in 2026

There's no secret: the Colorado Rockies were the worst team in Major League Baseball in 2025. Not a lot went right for the Rockies, as they finished with a 43-119 record and held a team ERA of 5.97, the league's worst.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 1

Three Things Colorado Rockies Fans Should be Excited About in 2026

No doubt about it, 2025 was a challenging year for the Colorado Rockies. It was the franchise's worst in history, but it didn't quite make it to the level of being the worst in MLB history.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 31

MLB Writer Explains Rockies Reason for Hope Under New Leadership

Coming off a third straight 100-loss season and one that saw the Colorado Rockies lose 119 games, there were significant changes made in the front office.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 31

How Rockies Could Use Anthony Rendon Solution for Kris Bryant Contract

Kris Bryant’s contract hangs over the Colorado Rockies like a dark cloud. Since he signed the seven-year, $182 million deal with Colorado before the 2022 season, he’s played just 170 out of a possible 648 games due to various injuries.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 30

Rockies See Bullpen Hope in Trio of Herget, Vodnik, and Mejia

Baseball teams can secure wins and shut down opponents with an elite bullpen. The Colorado Rockies, whether people believe it or not, have some young guys on the team who can make a name for themselves and emerge as one of the best bullpens in the game.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 30

Rockies Listed as Trade Destination for Veteran Outfielder

One thing that first-year Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta would love to do this offseason is add a veteran or two to his young clubhouse.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / December 30

Playing GM: 4 Moves To Complete the Colorado Rockies Roster for 2026

The name of the game for the 2026 Colorado Rockies is a proper rebuild. Since last making the postseason in 2018, the Rockies haven’t won more than 74 games in a season.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 30

Rockies Leaving 2025 In Rearview Mirror as New Year Approaches

2025 was a season to forget for the Colorado Rockies. They lost 119 games, and for a while, it looked like they would break the record for most losses in a single season.

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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 / December 29

Rockies Hit With Predictably Harsh 2025 Season Grade That’s Almost Laughable

Colorado Rockies fans haven't shown up to Coors Field with the expectation of a win in a long time. Three full seasons of 100-plus losses take the wind out of fans' sails.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 29

MLB Writer Links Interesting Free Agent Option That Rockies Need

It has been a quiet offseason for the Colorado Rockies and the new president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta. He was hired in November and got a late start in planning for 2026.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 29

Rockies Leadership Still Has One Major Need to Address This Offseason

It has been a quiet offseason for the Colorado Rockies so far, but it should not come as a surprise. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta was hired in November after the World Series, and there is a lot of work that needs to be done behind the scenes.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

Rockies Need to See Early Progress Next Season

The Colorado Rockies had a historically bad season last year. A surprising start would have just delayed the inevitable. But they wasted no time in plunging to the bottom of the league standings.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 28

Rockies’ Top 5 Highest-Paid Starters Ended in Mostly Disaster

The Colorado Rockies have hopefully entered a new era. After three seasons of 100-plus losses, it was certainly time to make some changes. Year after year the Rockies have had on-field struggles, player-development setbacks and front-office issues.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 28

Two Rockies Prospects Must Have Bounce Back Season in 2026

The Colorado Rockies front office and coaching staff are looking to see who can step up in the bright lights for the 2026 season. Baseball prospects are always facing the pressure of needing to perform in every game.

Ezequiel Tovar News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 28

Why Rockies Desperately Need Ezequiel Tovar to Bounce Back at Plate in 2026

The Colorado Rockies struck a smart, forward-thinking deal with shortstop Ezequiel Tovar before the 2024 season. Colorado signed Tovar to a seven-year, $63.5 million contract extension with an option in 2031 worth $23 million.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

The Rockies’ Glut of Young Outfielders

The Colorado Rockies have a lot of work ahead of them before they can be a winning baseball team again. But some positions are in more dire circumstances than others.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24

Rockies Retain Several Coaches

The Rockies announced a few coaching decisions this week. Third base coach Andy Gonzalez and assistant hitting coach Jordan Pacheco will return in their prior roles.

Ezequiel Tovar News / Last Word On Sports / December 22

Rockies Need Ezequiel Tovar to Return to Form

Ezequiel Tovar did not take long to make his presence known in Major League Baseball. He was originally signed as an international free agent by the Colorado Rockies on August 1, 2017, the day he turned 16.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17

Rockies Hire Jeff Pickler As Bench Coach

The Rockies announced the hiring of Jeff Pickler as bench coach. Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported the move before the club announcement. Pickler, who turns 50 in January, worked as game-planning/outfield coach with the Reds from 2019-24.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Rockies add Gabe Ribas, Matt Buschmann to coaching staff

The Rockies finalized their previously reported hiring of Alon Leichman as pitching coach. They’ve also announced the hiring of Gabe Ribas as an assistant pitching coach and Matt Buschmann as bullpen coach.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / December 2

Rockies open offseason with pair of uninspiring moves

The Colorado Rockies were terrible in 2026, having the worst record in baseball (43-119), and will likely be a bottom-feeder in 2026. Their initial moves in the 2025-26 offseason certainly weren't confidence boosters.

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