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Struggling Rockies Star Named Most Overpaid Left Fielder in Major Leagues

The Colorado Rockies had many factors contributing to their painful 2025 campaign. Their notably bad start set the tone for what would quickly become a historic year, in all the wrong ways.

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Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 25, Michael Prosecky

When the Rockies signed Prosecky to a slightly over-slot $300k bonus after drafting him in the sixth round in 2022, most observers thought the left-handed pitcher would be ticketed for the bullpen.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 23

How do the 2026 Rockies fare against the 2016 Rockies?

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a trend making its way around social media where folks are posting pictures of themselves from 2016 to compare where they are in 2026.

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.

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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

Kyle Freeland News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 22

Veteran Pitcher Kyle Freeland Reveals Different Feeling Surrounding 2026 Rockies

After losing 119 games, it didn't take much to figure out that there needed to be some big changes with the Colorado Rockies going into the offseason. It was a third straight 100-loss season for the Rockies, and there needed to be some changes.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 22

Rockies Rising Star Lands on MLB's Latest Top 10 Shortstop Prospects List

The Colorado Rockies have never been known for having top MLB players on their roster. However, that doesn't mean that their young talent can't develop into such.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 22

Rockies Latest First-Round Pick Franchise’s Only Current Top 100 Prospect

The Colorado Rockies are putting a premium on developing their own talent. Under president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 22

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 26, Cole Messina

Cole Messina is the only catcher we’ve got on this Purple Row Prospects list, so it’s a good thing the Rockies have All-Star Hunter Goodman manning the position right now.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 21

Diamondbacks-Rockies Matchups Intensify After Addition of Former Star

The Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks are two National League West Division teams who we don’t know where they will finish in the standings. After the Diamondbacks reached the World Series in 2023, the team took a step back.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 21

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 27, Riley Kelly

Kelly was Colorado’s fourth round pick, 107th overall, in the 2025 draft out of UC-Irvine. The 6’5” 21-year-old righty starter signed for a $700k bonus, just about $15k under the slot value.

Tyler Anderson News / Purple Row / January 21

Tyler Anderson could fit the bill for new look Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have been busy lately with the signing of free agent pitcher Michael Lorenzen and the reported signing of utilityman Willi Castro.

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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 20

Rockies Placed in Predictable Offseason Tier by One MLB Writer

One of the biggest question marks around MLB this offseason was the Colorado Rockies. It wasn't in terms of being a contender, but more in terms of who they were going to hire to run baseball operations and the early direction they were going to go.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 20

Rockies Reportedly Send Out Young Pitcher in Latest Trade With Marlins

The Colorado Rockies are still in rebuilding mode after their eyesore of a campaign last year. They'e taken several steps in the right direction this offseason, but in truth, there's nowhere for them to go but up.

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Bradley Blalock News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Marlins To Acquire Bradley Blalock

The Marlins are acquiring right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Rockies in exchange for a minor league pitcher, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 20

Rockies Fans Should Tune Into These Three Home Series in 2026

The Colorado Rockies are looking to approach their upcoming campaign with newfound confidence. They've made a few offseason moves in recent months, but only time will tell if they've truly done enough to succeed this year.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 20

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 28, Konner Eaton

Eaton, a 23-year-old lefty pitcher, was a bit below the radar entering 2025, but his size and athleticism were intriguing. He throws in the lower half of the 90s and boasts a slider whose late horizontal movement is effective against hitters from both sides of the plate.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 20

Evaluating Willi Castro’s role with the Rockies

Last Thursday ESPN reported that the Colorado Rockies had reached an agreement with veteran super utilityman Willi Castro on a two-year deal worth $12.8 million.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 19

How Rockies Can Get More Production Out of Recent Trade Acquisition in 2026

The Colorado Rockies had a lot of work to do this winter to bring themselves out of the difficult times they had in 2025. With a new front office in place and the coaching staff set, all eyes turn to the roster and how it could be looking to shape up for this season and beyond.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 18

2025 MLB Farm Review: Colorado Rockies

It’s a new era in Colorado, as the Rockies’ front office received a major overhaul after the team finished with the worst record in 2025. That new group will have major assets to work with, including two big power-hitting first-round picks, plus some intriguing arms in the system.

Kris Bryant News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Colorado Rockies 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.