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The Rockies have declined their end of a $4M mutual option on infielder Kyle Farmer for the 2026 season.

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Why Thairo Estrada Can’t Hit Free Agency After Rockies Turn Down Option

Thairo Estrada was one of the few decisions the Colorado Rockies had to make on contracts this offseason. He and the team held a mutual option. Even as the Rockies’ search for a general manager or president of baseball operations drags on, the Rockies were on the clock when it came to the option.

McCade Brown News / Purple Row / November 4

McCade Brown pitched in seven games for the Rockies 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 / Purple Row / November 4

Would Adam Ottavino be a good PBO for the Colorado Rockies?

As if the Colorado Rockies’ search for a president of baseball operations/general manager weren’t already weird enough, yesterday, it took another bizarre twist with this from Tim Healy of the Boston Globe: Healy’s reporting was confirmed by Patrick Saunders later in the day.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 3

Former Rockies Pitcher Reportedly Interested in Front Office Opening

The Colorado Rockies have been looking for a head of baseball operations leader and a replacement for former general manager Bill Schmidt. They were reportedly down to a pair of finalists in Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye and Cleveland Guardians assistant general manager Matt Forman.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Rockies turn down mutual option with Thairo Estrada

For now, Estrada remains on the roster and the Rockies technically could retain him for 2026 via arbitration, though that seems unlikely.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 4

Braves stick to status quo in naming next manager

After a disappointing 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves were due for a shake-up. But the team's decision-makers have other ideas.

Braves to reportedly pick up club options on two pitchers

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim opts out of contract with Braves

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Adam Ottavino News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Rockies have spoken with Adam Ottavino about top front-office job

Rockies owner Dick Monfort has spoken with longtime big league reliever Adam Ottavino about the team’s top front office vacancy, reports Tim Healey of The Boston Globe.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 3

Prized American League Free Agent Shortstop Linked to Rockies This Offseason

Before the Colorado Rockies can tend to offseason matters, they still need to hire a front office executive. Bill Schmidt stepped down from his general manager role, and the search remains on for a decision maker for the front office.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / November 3

Rockies’ search for new front office leadership takes new turns

The Colorado Rockies’ confusing search for a new head of baseball operations took several new turns on Monday. In the morning, Brittany Ghiroli of The

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Rockies re-starting President of Baseball Operations search

After missing the playoffs for the seventh-straight season, the Colorado Rockies are finally making widespread organizational changes. However, Colorado’s search for their next President of Baseball Operations has hit a devastating roadblock.

Jordan Beck News / Just Baseball / November 3

The Case for a Jordan Beck Breakout Year

Another year came and went for the Colorado Rockies, as they had their third straight 100-loss season. To make matters even worse, their 119 losses were the most in franchise history.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 3

One Stat That Explains Why the Rockies Can’t Escape Last Place

Every year, when the calendar clicks over to April, Colorado Rockies fans are full of enthusiasm and possibly unwarranted optimism. It's a clean slate with hope that things will be different from the past year.

Braxton Fulford News / Purple Row / November 3

Braxton Fulford slowly found his footing at the major league level

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 2

Rockies Might Not Be Close to Hiring Front Office Executive After All

The Colorado Rockies are searching for someone who is going to lead their front office. This comes on the heels of Bill Schmidt stepping down from his general manager role, which allowed Walker Monfort to head up the search for someone outside the organization.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Latest on Rockies’ front office search

The Rockies have been on the hunt for a new head of baseball operations ever since GM Bill Schmidt departed the club at the beginning of October. With the offseason now officially upon us, the pressure to find the next person who will lead Colorado’s front office is growing significantly.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / November 2

New reporting raises questions about Rockies’ hunt for new PBO/GM

The Colorado Rockies were expected to announce early this week their decision on their new head of baseball operations. Whether they would have the title of president of baseball operations or general manager has yet to be determined.

Kris Bryant News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 2

Rockies' Kris Bryant Gives Eye-Opening Statement About Condition of His Back

It was hard not to be excited when the Colorado Rockies signed Kris Bryant back in 2022. While his play had faltered a bit compared to when he took Major

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 1

How Do the Colorado Rockies Stack Up in Their Projected 2026 Salary?

Another disastrous season has passed for the Colorado Rockies. Yes, they avoided the humiliating title of earning the worst record in Major League history — that still belongs to the Chicago White Sox — but that doesn't make their 2025 campaign look any better.

Kris Bryant News / Athlon Sports / November 1