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Rockies Predicted Rotation Raises Questions Surrounding One Pitcher's Health

In his first offseason in charge of the Colorado Rockies, new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta didn't make any big moves, which was expected.

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Kershaw cheered by Rockies fans in debut for USA

Clayton Kershaw's first appearance for Team USA saw him receive a standing ovation from a Colorado crowd he had spent years haunting as a Dodger. "If that was the last time on the mound, it was worth it for sure," he said after the Wednesday exhibition.

Mickey Moniak News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 4

The Non-Obvious Rockies Player Who Has Real Roster Leverage

The Colorado Rockies have only been in the company of Mickey Moniak for one year, after he signed with the ballclub as a free agent in March 2025. In his first year with the Rockies, he slashed .270/.306/.518 with a .824 OPS and 24 homers through 135 games.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 4

Warren Schaeffer has assembled a data-driven team of problem solvers and relationship builders

2025 was a bad year for the Colorado Rockies that included many mid-season shakeups. On Mother’s Day, we saw long-time manager Bud Black and bench coach Mike Redmond relieved of their duties and Warren Schaeffer promoted to interim manager.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 4

The Rockies may be solving fastballs on offense

One of the biggest problems for the 2025 Colorado Rockies was hitting the fastball. It was such a problem that I wrote a piece in early May — which included a photo edit I’m rather proud of — highlighting the issue for the team after just a month into the season.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Michael Lorenzen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 4

Why Michael Lorenzen chose Rockies in free agency

The Colorado Rockies are coming off a historically putrid season in 2025 in which they went 43-119. Anything at this point would represent a step up for a franchise that’s been plagued by payroll issues, poor personnel choices, and horrible free-agent signings.

Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 3

Michael Lorenzen Has Thought ‘For Years’ About Pitching for Rockies

Pitching at Coors Field is one of baseball’s great mysteries. Trying to figure out how to effectively pitch in the thin air has eluded even the best pitchers in the game.

Hunter Goodman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Hunter Goodman reveals Rockies’ ‘changed mindset’ after ugly 2025 season

The Colorado Rockies finished the 2025 season with a 43-119 record, which was the worst in MLB. With the club preparing for the upcoming 2026 campaign, catcher Hunter Goodman claims he and his teammates have put things in the past and are focusing on the future.

Konner Eaton News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 3

Rockies Announce Two Minor League Players Receive Impressive Honors

The Colorado Rockies are happy today because players from their minor league system received honors. Roldy Brito and Konner Eaton have been named the Rockies’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / March 3

Will an Internal Option Emerge as Answer for Rockies at First Base?

It is the most Groundhog Day feeling in the Colorado Rockies organization, asking about a possible answer at first base. A question that has often plagued the Rockies since Hall-of-Famer Todd Helton retired in 2013.

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 3

What Charlie Condon Spring Usage Says About His 2026 Role With Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have shown some promise during spring training this year, going as far as riding a five-game winning streak toward the end of February.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Nolan Arenado News / Purple Row / March 3

Nolan Arenado remembers his time with the Colorado Rockies as he returns to the NL West

Scottsdale, Ariz. — Nolan Arenado was drafted by the Colorado Rockies second round of the 2009 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on April 28, 2013, and

Cole Carrigg News / Purple Row / March 3

Cole Carrigg takes being a ‘super-utilityman’ seriously

Scottsdale, Ariz. – “He plays like a wild horse with his hair on fire,” manager Warren Schaeffer said about super-utilityman Cole Carrigg (No. 4 PuRP).

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 2

Three Biggest Takeaways From Rockies' Spring Training Loss to Dodgers

The Colorado Rockies fell to the Dodgers 7-5 on Monday afternoon in Scottsdale, Ariz.. The Rockies are now 6-5 this spring, and despite the loss, there are plenty of strong takeaways from this game.

Kyle Freeland News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 2

Rockies Ace Kyle Freeland Thrown Into the Fire for Spring Debut

The Colorado Rockies' spring training has gone over well for the franchise that finished with 119 losses last season. Collecting six wins so far this spring, perhaps it's an indication of better days to come for Colorado.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Rockies’ Kyle Freeland to start pre-WBC exhibition against Team USA

The Colorado Rockies have had a successful start to their spring training slate, going 6-4 over their first 10 games. Heading into Monday afternoon’s matchup versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Rockies received good news regarding one of their most tenured veterans.