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3 Top Rockies Prospects With a Real Shot at MLB Debuts in 2026

The Colorado Rockies may not have the best farm system in the MLB entering the 2026 campaign, but if things continue to go as they have over the last few seasons, it's likely their rankings will improve given the amount of top first-round draft picks they could collect.

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Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 13, Sterlin Thompson

Fair or not, Thompson’s progress will be judged in part by Rockies fans by the fact his draft pick (31st-overall in 2022) was the only compensation Colorado received for Trevor Story leaving in free agency, in lieu of a deadline trade.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 10

The Colorado Rockies and “optionality”

Remember back in December when I wrote about about “tractability?” This was a concept discussed in Pedro Moura’s 2022 book How to beat a broken game: The rise of the Dodgers in a league on the brink.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 9

Grading Each Rockies Offseason Trade Acquisition Since World Series Ended

The Colorado Rockies had spurts of activity in the trade market this offseason, but they weren't as aggressive as many fans had hoped. Of the moves the ballclub did make, will they be enough to improve their position during their 2026 campaign?

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How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 9

Rockies Predicted to Acquire Veteran From National League Contender

Going into his first spring training as president of baseball operations with the Colorado Rockies, Paul DePodesta has made a lot of low-risk and potentially high-reward moves this offseason.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 9

The Rockies at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

As we sit mere days away from pitchers and catchers reporting for duty at their respective complexes in Arizona and Florida, much of the world is focused on international competition.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 9

Rockies Spring Training Preview as Colorado Starts Long Road Back from Bottom

The Colorado Rockies are undergoing an extreme makeover as they head for their first spring training under new leadership. The Rockies have spent the offseason rebooting the organization under new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes.

Roc Riggio News / Purple Row / February 9

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 14, Roc Riggio

Riggio, who was the headline prospect in the Jake Bird trade with the Yankees near last year’s trade deadline, is a decent up-the-middle defender who has both power and patience at the plate, all in a compact 5’9” package.

Conner Capel News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 8

Rockies Minor League Deal With Conner Capel Adds Depth but Little Direction

The Colorado Rockies have been steadily making moves lately to rearrange their roster. The most recent signing is a bit of a quandry though. Churning the roster is a good thing for a team that finished with 119 losses in the previous season.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 7

Rockies Should Give Blaine Crim Room to Win First Base Job in Spring Training

First base has been a bone of contention for the Colorado Rockies this offseason. New Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes haven’t addressed the position with a Major League free agent.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 7

Rockies Free Agent Options Dwindling as Spring Training Approaches

Going into Paul DePodesta's first full offseason as president of baseball operations with the Colorado Rockies after being hired in early November, there were a lot of questions surrounding which direction he was going to take.

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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 / February 7

Three Rockies Non-Roster Invites That Have Shot to Play Opening Day

The Colorado Rockies have invited 20 non-roster players to spring training, the franchise recently announced. The Rockies have spent the offseason rebooting the organization under new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 6

3 Rockies Players To Watch at the World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic begins on March 4th. The Colorado Rockies will have 10 players from the organization participating in the tournament. Some are newcomers to the organization, while others have been with the team for a few years now.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 6

Rockies Will Miss These Three Offseason Subtractions During 2026 Campaign

Considering how hideously the Colorado Rockies performed during their 2025 campaign, their few offseason moves have been underwhelming. Many were expecting, or rather, hoping, to see them make more waves this time around.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 6

3 Key Rockies the Team Is Relying On to Break Out in 2026

The Colorado Rockies will need every player to step up after an embarrassing 2025 season. Another 100-loss season is off limits. This season, the Rockies

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / February 6

Rockies’ 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Condon, Thomas

The Rockies accumulated some interesting position player prospects over the past few years. Some of those names will be in 2026 Spring Training for the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 1

1 last-minute signing Rockies must make before spring training

Barring an unforeseen situation, the Colorado Rockies aren’t expected to be true competitors in 2026. Still, they want to show improvement from their 2025 struggles.

Luis Arraez 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.

Padres To Sign Marco Gonzales To Minor League Deal

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

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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.

Angel Chivilli 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.

Yankees potentially bringing back Paul Goldschmidt could help fix known issue

Braves eyeing pair of veteran pitchers

Eugenio Suarez linked to three teams in MLB free agency

Would Freddy Peralta sign extension with Mets before Opening Day?

Which team will sign Framber Valdez?

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / January 28

Are Rockies finally figuring out the formula for success?

Are the Rockies figuring it out?

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

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.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23