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4 Questions Looming Over Colorado Rockies as Spring Training Approaches

The Colorado Rockies have never been known for making big splashes in the offseason, but it might be easy to argue that they are making solid positive movements this year.

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Colorado Rockies 2026 spring training broadcast schedule

Spring training will officially kick off for the Colorado Rockies on February 12 when pitchers and catchers report and it won’t be long before Cactus League action begins with games taking place on February 20.

McCade Brown News / Purple Row / February 3

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 18, McCade Brown

Brown is what I’d call the first consensus PuRP on this list — he was on all but one ballot and he received five top-ten votes, including mine (I ranked him seventh as a 45 FV player who should be a big league contributor in 2026).

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 3

The Colorado Rockies and “He wants to be here” 2.0

It became a punchline for Colorado Rockies fans. “That’s the main thing, he wants to be here and be part of the turnaround,” manager Bud Black said of Germán Márquez in 2023 when the RHP signed a two-year, $20 million deal.

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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

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

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

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 2

Rockies Starting Pitcher Named X-Factor for Rotation in Desperate Need of Depth

When Paul DePodesta was hired as the new president of baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies, he was tasked with turning around an organization that lost 100-plus games for the third straight season.

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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 / February 2

Rockies Sign Former Youngstown State Record-Breaker to Minor League Deal

The Colorado Rockies appeared determined to turn over every possible stone to find talent for its minor league system. The Rockies have reportedly signed former Youngstown State star Kyle Fossum to a minor league contract.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 1

Every Transaction Rockies Made as New Leadership Pushes for Respectability

The Colorado Rockies had to make changes after a third straight 100-loss season, which included a franchise-worst 119 losses in 2025. Now, the direction of the franchise is up to new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 1

Rockies May Have Found Hidden Gem in First Baseman Troy Johnston

The Colorado Rockies had to bite the bullet in letting former first-round pick back in 2019, Michael Toglia, go. He didn't work out, especially after hitting .190 at the dish with just 11 home runs on a season where he finished with a -1.7 WAR.

Edouard Julien News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 31

How Edouard Julien Could Reignite Career With Rockies Opportunity

The Colorado Rockies deserve credit this offseason. After losing over 110 games, they could have easily just run with the cards they were given once again for 2026 and hope for a different result, but instead, they've been active in both free agency and through the trade market.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 31

Robert Calaz Can Race Through Rockies Farm System if He Fixes This Stat

Finding Colorado Rockies top prospect Robert Calaz on a list of potential prospect bounce-back candidates is an interesting choice. Just 20 years old, the No.

Willi Castro News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 30

What Willi Castro Playing for Puerto Rico in WBC Means for Rockies

The Colorado Rockies landed Willi Castro on a free agent deal to bolster their bench. But he’ll be absent from spring training for a bit. Earlier this week, Castro announced that he would play for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic.

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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.

Rockies Projected Opening Day Lineup Points to New Era Under Paul DePodesta

You can't blame new Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta for taking his time getting to work on beginning to rebuild the organization.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 30

Rockies Player Development Shows Progress in New MLB Farm System Rankings

The Colorado Rockies have faced an endless amount of criticism in recent years, but particularly after their latest season. Although they have some of the most loyal fans in Major League Baseball, they could use some positive news regarding their beloved ballclub.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

Valente Bellozo News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 29

Rockies Reunite Valente Bellozo With Former Marlins Coach in Latest Move

The Colorado Rockies continue to make moves in the offseason to bolster and re-evaluate their roster. They are showing no signs of slowing down now, after starting out with what everyone deemed early-on as another failed offseason.

Luis Arraez News / Yardbarker / January 29

Three potential landing spots for Luis Arraez

Luis Arraez is the type of player that is difficult to put a price tag on in the modern game.

Padres To Sign Marco Gonzales To Minor League Deal

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The '2025 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most hits in the 2010s' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 29

What You Forgot About the 1996 Rockies Season That Still Deserves a Rewatch

It’s going to be the 30th anniversary of one of the most underrated Colorado Rockies seasons, 1996. The team didn’t make the playoffs that season. However, they had a lot of talent in the lineup.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / January 29

3 More Moves Rockies Could Make to Improve Club in 2026 and Beyond

The Colorado Rockies have surprisingly made a flurry of roster moves just ahead of spring training. Colorado announced two trades on Jan. 28, sending reliever Angel Chivilli to the New York Yankees for minor league first baseman T.J.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 29

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 / Yardbarker / January 28

Are Rockies finally figuring out the formula for success?

Are the Rockies figuring it out?

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / January 27