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MLB News / Purple Row / December 13
Two Weeks in Purple: Come from Away 
The weekend is a great time to kick back and reflect. This Week in Purple is the place to catch up on the news from our team at Purple Row. You’ll find links to Rockpiles and other content below as well as a platform for community discussion in the comments.
Jimmy Herget News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 12
Rockies May Transition Reliever Jimmy Herget to Starting Pitcher
The Colorado Rockies are reshaping their pitching staff after a historically bad 2025 season that saw their rotation post a 6.65 ERA. One surprising solution involves a reliever who excelled in the bullpen potentially transitioning to a starting role.
Victor Vodnik News / Purple Row / December 12
Victor Vodnik established himself as a bullpen staple
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.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / December 12
7 numbers that show Rockies offseason progress
The Rockies went into the Winter Meetings looking to fill roster spots. After three days of continuing to rebuild the front office and coaching staff, with a few players being added to the roster and farm system along the way, the organization is actually doing it, and doing it the right way.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11
Rockies may have just added massive bullpen boost in Rule 5 Draft
The Colorado Rockies have hit the reset button as an organization, bringing in new front office leadership. As the Rockies prepare to begin Warren Schaeffer’s first full season as manager, Colorado got him some extra bullpen help.
Kyle Freeland News / Purple Row / December 11
Inconsistency and unearned runs plagued Kyle Freeland 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.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 11
Report: Multiple Teams Interested in Rockies Star
Colorado Rockies star center fielder Brenton Doyle is drawing some trade interest. According to Ari Alexander of 7News Boston, many teams are interested in Doyle’s services, including the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 10
Colorado Rockies Land Late Undesirable Draft Pick Due to MLB Rules
The new Colorado Rockies braintrust of president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes are looking to make their mark on the beleaguered franchise, but won't have a lofty draft pick at their disposal to help them along in the process.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 10
Rockies Select 6-Foot-8 Right Hander With First Pick in Rule 5 Draft
The Colorado Rockies are a team that has always looked towards the draft to help add some pitching depth within their farm system. They had the chance to do just this in December during the first round of the Major League phase of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 10
What Gabe Ribas Means for Rockies’ 2026 Rebuild
The Colorado Rockies have made the announcement of hiring Gabe Ribas as an assistant pitching coach. He will be working under Alon Leichman. Ribas will be getting an opportunity of a lifetime because this is his first job with an MLB team.
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 / December 10
Rockies to hire Tommy Tanous as assistant general manager
The Colorado Rockies are expected to announce the hire of Tommy Tanous on Wednesday afternoon to serve as an assistant general manager under president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes.
MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 10
MLB Announces Slight Change to Rockies 2026 Season Opener Against Marlins
At face value, it looks like the Colorado Rockies have ample time to square themselves away before their 2026 campaign begins. However, in the grand scheme of things, Opening Day will be here before we know it.
MLB News / Just Baseball / December 10
Rockies Notebook: GM Josh Byrnes, Alon Leichman and the 2026 WBC
ORLANDO, FL. – It’s not every winter that comments – newsworthy and believable – emanate from the Colorado Rockies during the Winter Meetings. Years past have been more wait and see, with little to nothing being seen in the end.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / December 10
My completed attempt as the Rockies GM
Now that the Colorado Rockies have announced Josh Byrnes as their new general manager, it was time for my Out of the Park Baseball simulation to come to an end.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 9
Rockies Join Two Other Clubs in Race for Veteran Free Agent Pitcher
As he begins to settle into his new position as president of baseball operations with the Colorado Rockies, Paul DePodesta has a lot of work ahead of him in beginning to turn around a franchise looking to rebound from a 119-loss 2025 season.
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 / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 9
Rockies Reportedly To Add New Pitching Coach
Same Face, New Place! The Colorado Rockies will bring a new leader to the pitching coaching position. The Rockies are trying to establish a new identity with their starting pitching by having a new voice. If you’re a Rockies fan, you might think the hiring doesn’t move the needle.
Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / December 9
Rockies Management Feeling Hopeful at 2025 Winter Meetings
Orlando, FL – After several winters of ticky-tack moves by the Colorado Rockies and GM Bill Schmidt, a new front office with an interest in innovation and diligence is giving fans back in Denver something of substance.
Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
The Rockies’ First Base Situation
The Colorado Rockies are once again in a familiar situation at first base. Following the Michael Toglia disaster, Warming Bernabel provided a bright spot at the position after being called up on July 26.
Warming Bernabel News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 6
Rockies outright inexperienced IF Warming Bernabel
Infielder Warming Bernabel has been outrighted off the Rockies’ 40-man roster.
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.
Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / November 30
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.
Warren Schaeffer News / Yardbarker / November 24
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 18
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.
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