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Rockies Played No Part in Kris Bryant Missing Cubs Convention Reunion

The Chicago Cubs held their annual convention this weekend in Chicago. One special part of the agenda was bringing back the team that won the 2016 World Series.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 17

Rockies Hire Chad MacDonald for Impressive MLB Draft Track Record

The Colorado Rockies’ newest hire has a sterling reputation when it comes to identifying talent in the MLB draft. The Rockies hired Chad MacDonald as special assistant, player personnel, per MLB.com.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 17

This Week in Purple: It’s promotion (schedule) season!

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.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 16

Rockies Future at First Base is Bright With Top Prospect Positional Ranking

The Colorado Rockies have made plenty of moves to improve their team this offseason, and the future of their team. The Rockies signed Michael Lorenzen to help on the mound and brought in Willi Castro, who can fill in multiple positions.

Rockies Make First International Moves of Paul DePodesta Era

The Colorado Rockies reached another first under new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta — international moves. Thursday was the first day of the international signing period and the Rockies made several moves, including agreeing to terms with shortstop Richard De Los Santos out of the Dominican Republic.

Michael Lorenzen News / Purple Row / January 16

Michael Lorenzen is ready to be a problem solver at Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies officially signed 34-year-old RHP Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million deal on Thursday morning after the signing was first reported last Wednesday.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 16

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 30, Oscar Pujols

Pujols was Colorado’s top international free agent pitcher signing in the 2024 period, receiving a $600k bonus. The 6’3”, 155-pound starter is in the upper 80s/low 90s now and boasts a promising curveball.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 16

Rockies Offseason Acquisition Discusses Trade, Preparation for 2026

The Colorado Rockies have made a few smaller-scale moves this winter to try to supplement their roster, but it has otherwise been a pretty quiet offseason on that front.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 16

Schaeffer wants more first-pitch strikes. How do the Rockies measure up?

In about one month, baseball begins again. On Feb. 12, Rockies pitchers and catchers will report to spring training. On Feb. 17, the position players will follow.

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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 / January 15

Rockies Linked to Veteran Free Agent Infielder to Round Out 2026 Roster

It has been a quiet offseason in terms of addressing the roster for the Colorado Rockies' newly hired president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta.

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The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 15

Rockies quietly make another shrewd addition

These types of moves improve the talent level at the major league level and should make the Rockies more competitive.

Alex Bregman places pressure to win another championship on his back

Further details emerge on how Red Sox bungled Alex Bregman's free agency

How a short-term deal could benefit Kyle Tucker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '30 or more home runs in 2003' quiz

Willi Castro News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Rockies To Sign Willi Castro To Two-Year Deal

The Rockies and utility player Willi Castro have agreed to a two-year deal, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The ISE Baseball client will be guaranteed $12.8MM, reports Robert Murray of FanSided.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 15

Rockies 2026 international prospects signing tracker

Today marks the start of MLB’s 2026 international prospects signing period, and all 30 teams can now start adding top amateur talent from across the world to their systems.

Bradley Blalock News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Rockies Designate Bradley Blalock For Assignment

The Rockies announced Thursday that right-hander Bradley Blalock has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to newly signed righty Michael Lorenzen, whose previously reported one-year contract (with a 2027 club option) is now official.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 15

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2026: Numbers 35 to 31

It’s time to reveal the five players who made it the closest to the pre-season 2026 top 30 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list, the Honorable Mention PuRPS, as voted on by the Purple Row community recently.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 15

Former Rockies Bud Black, Bill Schmidt Land New Roles with MLB Franchises

The Colorado Rockies parted ways with the past last year. Now, both Bud Black and Bill Schmidt have landed new roles. Black went back to a franchise he worked for previously as manager — the San Diego Padres.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 15

What Chase Dollander could learn from former Rockies’ pitchers

Last week, I suggested Chase Dollander could be a bounce-back candidate in 2026, despite only completing his rookie year in 2025. However, he could also just be a candidate for continued development.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 15

2025 MLB Farm Review: Texas Rangers

Thanks to prospect graduations and other circumstances, the Rangers’ farm system isn’t one of the deeper ones in the Majors right now. However, there is still firepower, headlined by teenage sensation Sebastian Walcott.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

A’s To Hire Bill Schmidt As Special Assistant

The Athletics are hiring former Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt as a special assistant in their scouting department, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Rockies Finalize Coaching Staff

The Rockies announced their full coaching staff this evening. The majority of Warren Schaeffer’s group had previously been reported, but Colorado’s hiring of first base coach Doug Bernier is a new development.

Michael Lorenzen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Rockies rumors: Michael Lorenzen hitting with Colorado isn’t out of the question

Earlier this week, the Colorado Rockets signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million contract. However, he is expected not just to be confined to the mound.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 8

Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen

The Rockies made a savvy addition.

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

Michael Lorenzen News / Larry Brown Sports / January 7

Former All-Star pitcher surprisingly decides to sign with the Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have surprisingly managed to land a (somewhat) big name. Free agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen has decided to sign with the Rockies in free agency, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Wednesday.