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On YouTubeKyle Freeland News / Purple Row / March 17
Freeland named Rockies Opening Day starter 
Kyle Freeland will be on the mound when the Rockies start the 2026 season on March 27 in Miami against the Marlins. The Opening Day start will be the fifth of Freeland’s career, which breaks his own record of most in Rockies history.
Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 17
Rockies May Have Reason for Concern Given Hunter Goodman’s Spring
The Colorado Rockies have played .500 baseball thus far through spring training, and for a franchise that hasn't had much success over the last decade, primarily last season, this could be steps being made in the right direction.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 17
First Base is wide open for the Colorado Rockies
For the last 13 years, the Colorado Rockies have played a comical game of musical chairs at first base. Since Hall of Famer Todd Helton retired in 2013, 38 players made a start at first base.
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 17
Rockies prospect Ethan Holliday is making the most of his 2026 spring training
Ethan Holliday (No. 2 PuRP) made his debut with the Colorado Rockies big league club on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at Salt River Fields. The shortstop
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.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 16
Rockies Roots Run Deep for Ethan Holliday After Father Starred for Franchise
The Colorado Rockies selected Ethan Holliday No. 4 overall in the 2025 MLB draft was about as no-brainer a moment as a franchise could have. One of the top ranked players in the draft going to the same franchise that his father, Matt Holliday, broke in with?
Ezequiel Tovar News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 16
Ezequiel Tovar’s Potential to be Rockies’ First Half MVP
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is having quite the experience at the World Baseball Classic. Without Tovar's hitting and hustle, Team Venezuela would've had a much more difficult task to beat Japan.
Brett Sullivan News / Purple Row / March 16
Brett Sullivan brings mentorship behind the dish for the Rockies
Brett Sullivan was drafted in the 17th round of the 2015 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays. He made his MLB debut eight years later on April 18, 2023 with the San Diego Padres and has been a journeyman catcher since.
Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / March 16
How the Rockies Rotation Has Fared This Spring
The Rockies’ rotation was in tatters last season, ranking near or at the bottom of Major League Baseball in numerous categories. When the Rockies’ new front office took over, repairing the Rockies’ rotation had to be near the top of the list.
Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 16
Team Italy Pushes Rockies’ Michael Lorenzen WBC Start Against Venezuela
The Colorado Rockies will have to wait a little bit longer to get starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen back in camp. He has a good reason, though. Lorenzen was named the starting pitcher for Team Italy as they prepare to face Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic semifinal in Miami on Monday.
Willi Castro News / Purple Row / March 16
Is Willi Castro the answer at second base for the Rockies?
When the Rockies signed Thairo Estrada to a one-year deal ahead of the 2025 season, it seemed like the team had an answer — at least in the short-term
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.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 15
Breaking Down the Rockies’ Projected Platoon Lineups for 2026
The Colorado Rockies get a clean slate to start the season after a 2025 campaign that's better left in the past. Now with a new manager and a front office dedicated to getting this franchise back on track, the Rockies roster feels like it's starting to come together for Opening Day.
Michael Lorenzen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15
Michael Lorenzen gets WBC semifinal start for Team Italy after shutting down Team USA
Team Italy has kept up their undefeated World Baseball Classic run all the way to the semifinals. Now, they’ll be taking on Team Venezuela with the winner battling for the WBC title.
Ezequiel Tovar News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 15
Rockies Ezequiel Tovar Shines in World Baseball Classic as Venezuela Eliminates Japan
The World Baseball Classic has been nothing short of incredible this year. Team USA will face a dominant Dominican Republic team in one semifinal. The other semifinal will feature a red-hot Team Italy against Venezuela, who just knocked off WBC favorites, Japan.
Tanner Gordon News / Purple Row / March 15
This Week in Purple: Tanner Gordon discusses the Rockies new pitching philosophy in action
Scottsdale, Ariz. — Tanner Gordon is in his third spring training with the Colorado Rockies and is in the mix for the fifth starter spot alongside Chase Dollander, Ryan Feltner and Antonio Senzatela.
Jose Quintana News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 14
Jose Quintana Opens Up About His Connections in the Rockies’ Clubhouse
The Colorado Rockies' starting rotation on paper looks way better than it did on paper in 2025. With Chase Dollander standing out as the young buck looking to prove himself, the front office added a handful of veterans to help the cause and fight the battle of pitching at Coors Field.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 14
Colorado Rockies postgame & WBC notes
Today, was a split-squad day for the Colorado Rockies. First, the Rockies traveled to play the Milwaukee Brewers, where they lost, 8-4. For more details, click here.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 14
Colorado Rockies postgame notes
Today, was a split-squad day for the Colorado Rockies. First, the Rockies traveled to play the Milwaukee Brewers, where they lost, 8-4. For more details, click here.
Michael Lorenzen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11
Will Rockies let Michael Lorenzen bring espresso machines from WBC to team?
The Colorado Rockies are hoping that the 2026 MLB season will be the year that the team breaks its playoff drought, which dates back to the 2018 campaign.
Michael Lorenzen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11
Team Italy hero Michael Lorenzen breaks silence on taking down Team USA
Team Italy hero Michael Lorenzen is spoke out after delivering one of the biggest upsets in World Baseball Classic history. The veteran right-hander set the tone on the mound Tuesday night, helping Team Italy defeat Team USA 8-6 at Daikin Park in Houston while shaking up the entire Pool B standings.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Rockies’ RJ Petit Suffers UCL Sprain
Rockies right-hander RJ Petit has been diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the team announced to reporters at their spring complex (via Thomas Harding of MLB.com).
Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / March 8
Which Rockies Prospects Will Contribute Most in 2026?
The 2025 season for the Colorado Rockies was historic for many reasons. Almost anything of significance was the bad kind of historic. The team lost 119
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 8
Pair of recent Yankees departures raking this spring
Let’s check in on this duo as they attempt to earn a shot at playing in the majors with their new squads.
Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / March 5
Team USA's drubbing of Rockies only raises World Baseball Classic expectations
Is Team USA this good? Or are the Colorado Rockies this bad?
Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 27
Brenton Doyle Battling Wrist Sprain
Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle has a sprained left wrist, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The defensive stalwart has sat out the last three Spring Training contests after experiencing soreness pregame on Wednesday.
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