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On YouTubeColorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 14
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2026: Numbers 40-36 
After revealing the players who appeared on a single ballot on Monday and six multi-ballot players yesterday, it’s time to write about the five players who fell just short from Honorable Mention Purple Row Prospect (PuRP) status in the pre-season 2026 voting.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 14
Should the Rockies revisit their 2012 piggyback plan?
The Colorado Rockies are trying to reinvent themselves for 2026. With a new front office and coaching staff in place, the intention is to come up with a way to be successful in Colorado.
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.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 13
Rockies Finalize Coaching Staff by Promoting Former Infielder to First-Base Coach
2026 is going to be a very fascinating season for the Colorado Rockies. With a coaching staff that has been turned over a decent bit, a front office that has been completely overhauled, and a roster that has started to see some changes, the team still has a long way to go.
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 13
Top 5 Greatest Rockies Shortstops of All Time
The Colorado Rockies will produce more future shortstops who one day can join the Top Five list. In the meantime, we have some of the best and underrated players who left great memories playing the position. One of the most forgotten players in the history of the franchise.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 13
How Rockies Pitching Coach's Altitude Experience Can Help Pitching Prospects
Developing elite pitchers at 5,280 feet has always been the Rockies' biggest challenge. With new pitching coach Alon Leichman and promising young arms, Colorado seems to finally have a real plan to solve it.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 13
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2026: Numbers 46-41
After revealing the players who appeared on a single ballot yesterday, it’s time to write about some players that were named on multiple ballots but who fell short from Honorable Mention Purple Row Prospect (PuRP) status in the pre-season 2026 voting.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 13
Is Troy Johnston (part of) the Rockies’ answer at first base?
If there’s been a recurring question at Purple Row this offseason, it’s been this one: Who will play first base for the Colorado Rockies in 2026? Early in the offseason, Michael Toglia was DFA’d while Warming Bernabel elected free agency and signed an MiLB contract with the Washington Nationals.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 12
Which additional free agent starter might the Rockies sign?
Let’s use tonight’s Purple Row After Dark to build on a conversation started this morning in Skyler Timmins’ Rockpile about the Colorado Rockies needing more length from their starting rotation.
Josh Grosz News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 12
How Rockies Trading Josh Grosz Impacts Rise of Star Prospect Roldy Brito
It was not a trade heard around the world, but it certainly had an impact on the Colorado Rockies in several areas. Colorado traded right-handed pitcher Josh Grosz to the Arizona Diamondbacks for center fielder Jake McCarthy.
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.
Michael Lorenzen News / Purple Row / January 12
What Michael Lorenzen could mean for the Rockies
Last Wednesday evening it was reported that the Colorado Rockies had made their first free agent Major League deal of the off-season. While the move is not yet official, the Rockies are said to be bringing in veteran right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen on a one-year, $8 million deal.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 11
Former Mid-Round Draft Picks Emerges as Rockies’ Homegrown Leader
The Colorado Rockies seem to be trending in the right direction after a horrific 2025 campaign. Adding several players to the pitching side of things, such as starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen and reliever Keegan Thompson, to name a few.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 11
Rockies Face Strong May Schedule with Matchups Against NL Rivals
The month of May is exciting in Baseball. The weather gets warmer, Mother's Day weekend, Memorial Day weekend. As for the Colorado Rockies, they have serious competition in May. Colorado will kick off the month of May with a three-game home series against the Atlanta Braves.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 11
Former Rockies First-Round Pick Lands Minor League Deal with Reds
The Colorado Rockies broke with a couple of key members of previous draft classes after new leadership took over in November. One of them landed a minor league deal with a National League rival on Saturday.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 10
Rockies Young Star Listed as Organization's Top Homegrown Player Entering 2026
When Paul DePodesta was hired as the new president of baseball operations by the Colorado Rockies, he knew that he had a long rebuild in front of him. It's going to take years for him to get the organization where he wants it to be and be relevant in MLB again.
Michael Toglia News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 10
Reds Sign Michael Toglia To Minor League Deal
The Reds have added first baseman Michael Toglia on a minor league deal, according to his MLB transactions log. The 27-year-old was non-tendered by the Rockies in late November.
Kyle Freeland News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 10
Why Kyle Freeland Is Poised for a Bounce Back Season With the Rockies in 2026
When it comes to notable Colorado Rockies that several fans of different teams around the league should know, starting pitcher Kyle Freeland easily makes that list.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 10
Colorado Rockies Acquire Outfielder in Division Trade With Diamondbacks
The Colorado Rockies continue to make moves to their roster this offseason following a 43-119 season of embarrassment. The Rockies announced today that they have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from their NL West division rival Arizona Diamondbacks, in exchange for RHP Josh Grosz.
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.
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.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6
Rockies Interested In Veteran Rotation Additions
The Rockies are looking for a few veterans to eat innings in their rotation, general manager Josh Byrnes tells Thomas Harding of MLB.com. “We’ve played out scenarios where we would attempt to bring in two guys who can stabilize that area — who can not only pitch well but know how to give us some bulk innings, which any team needs,” Byrnes said.
Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / December 30
Playing GM: 4 Moves To Complete the Colorado Rockies Roster for 2026
The name of the game for the 2026 Colorado Rockies is a proper rebuild. Since last making the postseason in 2018, the Rockies haven’t won more than 74 games in a season.
Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / December 2
Rockies open offseason with pair of uninspiring moves
The Colorado Rockies were terrible in 2026, having the worst record in baseball (43-119), and will likely be a bottom-feeder in 2026. Their initial moves in the 2025-26 offseason certainly weren't confidence boosters.
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