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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 28

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 / 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.

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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?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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

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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.

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.

Angel Chivilli 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.

Jared Thomas News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 28

Three Reasons Rockies Prospect Jared Thomas Could Make Majors in 2026

The Colorado Rockies have several prospects that could hit the Majors sometime in 2026. Some are well known to everyone. Outfielder and first baseman Charlie Condon, the Rockies’ 2024 first-round pick, reached Double-A Hartford last year and could start this season at Triple-A Albuquerque.

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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.

Yujanyer Herrera News / Purple Row / January 28

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 22, Yujanyer Herrera

Herrera turned 22 a few months ago, but he has been a professional for over six years, having been signed in August 2019 out of Venezuela by the Brewers for only a $10k bonus.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 28

The Rockies need more big league ready catching depth

As the Colorado Rockies prepare for spring training in a few weeks, there are still plenty of questions across the board for most positions. When it comes to the starting catcher, however, we know Hunter Goodman is going to be geared up behind the dish come Opening Day and deservedly so.

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The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 27

Rockies Have Multiple Options for Left-Handed Thump in Lineup

Slowly but surely, new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta has been adding to the Colorado Rockies roster for manager Warren Schaeffer. He has traded for a relief pitcher, signed Michael Lorenzen as a starter and added two more players.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 27

Four Way-Too-Early Bold Predictions for Rockies Upcoming 2026 Campaign

The Colorado Rockies have two choices this year: accept defeat or win some games. Easier said than done, but it's where the ballclub is at after their disastrous 2025 season.

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.

RJ Petit News / Purple Row / January 27

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 23, RJ Petit

RJ Petit is a tough guy to miss. Colorado’s pick in the 2025 Rule 5 draft from the Detroit Tigers organization is a 6’8”, 300-pound titan of a right-handed relief pitcher.

Warren Schaeffer News / Purple Row / January 27

Warren Schaeffer looks to 2026: “It’s an exciting time right now”

Warren Schaeffer is, by any standard, an energetic and positive person. He also tends to keep busy, though that has been especially true since becoming the Colorado Rockies permanent manager as he participated in hiring new staff, communicated with players and a new front office, and began planning spring training.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 26

Latest Rockies Potential Breakout Prospect Brings Maturing Pitch Mix

The Colorado Rockies are emphasizing player development like never before. There are plenty of prospects worth watching. But it can’t be all about top two prospects Ethan Holliday and Charlie Condon.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 26

Colorado Rockies Positional Group Cracks Top 20 in Depth Chart Entering 2026

The Colorado Rockies have quietly added more talent to their roster after a disastrous season in 2025. While the moves they've made this offseason haven't been ground-shaking, they have been moves that have impressed some fans across the league.

Jake McCarthy News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 26

Jake McCarthy Describes New Rockies Organization in One Powerful Word

Jake McCarthy knows a lot about the Colorado Rockies. Or at least the former Colorado Rockies. McCarthy, an outfielder, was drafted in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Todd Helton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

Rockies Hall of Famers Larry Walker, Todd Helton getting statues at Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies will commemorate two of the most influential players in franchise history during the 2026 season with permanent statues outside Coors Field.

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.