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MLB News / Purple Row / January 31
This Week in Purple: Baseball month starts tomorrow 
Today is the last day of January, which means tomorrow is February. Just one major sporting event stands between us and the start of baseball season (or two, if you count the Waste Management Phoenix Open this weekend).
Willi Castro News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 30
What Willi Castro Playing for Puerto Rico in WBC Means for Rockies
The Colorado Rockies landed Willi Castro on a free agent deal to bolster their bench. But he’ll be absent from spring training for a bit. Earlier this week, Castro announced that he would play for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic.
Rockies Projected Opening Day Lineup Points to New Era Under Paul DePodesta
You can't blame new Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta for taking his time getting to work on beginning to rebuild the organization.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 30
Rockies Player Development Shows Progress in New MLB Farm System Rankings
The Colorado Rockies have faced an endless amount of criticism in recent years, but particularly after their latest season. Although they have some of the most loyal fans in Major League Baseball, they could use some positive news regarding their beloved ballclub.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Ashly Andujar News / Purple Row / January 30
Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 20, Ashly Andujar
Andujar was the headliner of Colorado’s international free agent class in January 2024, earning a $1.7 million bonus as the 18th ranked international prospect at MLB.com as a well-rounded offensive and defensive player with good bat to ball skills who was likely to stay as an up the middle defender.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 30
Rockies course correction depends on learning from failure
As one of the 5,000 Rockies fans to hear from the new front office and coaching staff and lean into the new-look Rockies organization at Rockies Fest on Jan.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 29
Three potential landing spots for Luis Arraez
Luis Arraez is the type of player that is difficult to put a price tag on in the modern game.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 29
What You Forgot About the 1996 Rockies Season That Still Deserves a Rewatch
It’s going to be the 30th anniversary of one of the most underrated Colorado Rockies seasons, 1996. The team didn’t make the playoffs that season. However, they had a lot of talent in the lineup.
Jordy Vargas News / Purple Row / January 29
Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 21, Jordy Vargas
Vargas was one of Colorado’s headline prospects from their January 2021 amateur free agent class, signing for $500k out of the Dominican Republic. The 6’5” 22-year-old right-handed starter has MLB bloodlines — he is the son of pitcher Yorkis Perez, who played in parts of nine big-league seasons for five different teams.
Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / January 29
3 More Moves Rockies Could Make to Improve Club in 2026 and Beyond
The Colorado Rockies have surprisingly made a flurry of roster moves just ahead of spring training. Colorado announced two trades on Jan. 28, sending reliever Angel Chivilli to the New York Yankees for minor league first baseman T.J.
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 / January 29
How recent roster moves are shaping the direction of the Rockies
The Colorado Rockies haven’t exactly had a quiet off-season. They hired an entirely new front office and coaching staff as the organization begins their much needed modernization and rebuild efforts.
Trevor Story News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 28
Top Performances by Rockies Stars 25 and Under in Franchise History
Throughout baseball history, we have seen players put up incredible numbers at age 25 or younger. The Colorado Rockies have had many former stars who left behind wonderful memories through their regular-season performances at a young age. If you like our content, choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google.
MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 28
Rockies Add Talent in Deal With Twins While DFA’ing Former Top Prospect
The Colorado Rockies are finally starting to make headlines with their roster. After a flurry of coaching and front office restructuring, it looks like the team has shifted gears to upgrading the roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 29
Yankees add intriguing bullpen option in trade with Rockies
The New York Yankees and Colorado Rockies made what would appear to be a minor trade Wednesday morning.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 28
Rockies Ship Out Reliever in Exchange for Young Yankees Infielder
Until today, the Colorado Rockies have been dragging their feet when it comes to bolstering their roster. That's not to say that they haven't made any additions, but rather, they simply haven't been as aggressive as many would have hoped.
Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / January 28
Are Rockies finally figuring out the formula for success?
Are the Rockies figuring it out?
Yanquiel Fernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28
Rockies To Designate Yanquiel Fernandez For Assignment
The Rockies are designating former top outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Between the Fernandez DFA and this morning’s trade of right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli to the Yankees (in exchange for non-roster first baseman T.J.
MLB News / Field Level Media / January 28
Yankees acquire RHP Angel Chivilli from Rockies
The New York Yankees acquired reliever Angel Chivilli from the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday for outfield prospect T.J. Rumfield. Chivilli, 23, was 1-5 with a 7.06 ERA in 43 appearances out of the Colorado bullpen in 2025.
Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / January 27
Rockies Fest 2026 Brings Optimism to Fans About Club’s Future
DENVER, Colo. – The freezing temperatures could not keep away 5,000 rabid fans of the Colorado Rockies from showing up to Coors Field on Saturday for Rockies Fest 2026.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23
Rockies Sign Ryan Miller To Minor League Deal
The Rockies have signed right-hander Ryan Miller to a minor league deal, reports Matt Eddy of Baseball America. The righty will presumably receive an invite to big league camp in spring training.
Garrett Acton News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23
Rockies Designate Garrett Acton For Assignment
The Rockies announced they’ve designated reliever Garrett Acton for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for Willi Castro, who has officially signed the two-year deal to which he agreed a week ago.
Bradley Blalock News / Field Level Media / January 20
Marlins acquire RHP Bradley Blalock from Rockies
The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in exchange for minor league pitcher Jake Brooks. Blalock was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for righty Michael Lorenzen, who agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with the Rockies last week.
Kris Bryant News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17
Rockies deny pulling a petty move on Kris Bryant
The Colorado Rockies are addressing an unflattering claim this week about their relationship with Kris Bryant. The Chicago Cubs held their annual “Cubs Convention” over the weekend, a three-day fan festival celebrating all things Cubs.
Michael Lorenzen News / Field Level Media / January 15
Rockies sign veteran RHP Michael Lorenzen
The Colorado Rockies signed well-traveled right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract on Thursday that includes a club option for 2027. Lorenzen, who turned 34 on Jan.
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