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Why Kris Bryant won’t retire despite chronic back issues ruining career

Even though he’s endured recent injuries, Kris Bryant isn’t ready to walk away from baseball yet. He remains with the Colorado Rockies, but was placed on the 60-day injured list before the beginning of spring training due to back problems.

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Predicting Colorado Rockies Starting Infield Alignment for Opening Day

The Colorado Rockies have made some improvements this offseason in the form of cutting players, signing free agents, and making trades. Following a historically bad season, the Rockies have begun to put better pieces in roles they needed to fill.

Sean Sullivan News / Purple Row / February 17

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 8, Sean Sullivan

Despite a professional career that has been marred by injuries and an accompanying loss in velocity, Sullivan keeps getting upper-minors hitters out — a lot of them via strikeout.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 17

Brett Pill takes a swing at the Rockies hitting problems

The 2025 Colorado Rockies led in a number of categories that most MLB teams would prefer not to lead. A case in point would be their Chase%, where the Rockies had an MLB-worst 31.7%.

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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.

Brenton Doyle News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 16

What Brenton Doyle Says Gives the Rockies Hope for 2026

Not a whole lot went right for the Colorado Rockies last season, getting off to a historically bad beginning that never got any better as the season progressed.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 16

Three Rockies Crack Latest Top 100 Prospect Rankings Ahead of Spring Training

The Colorado Rockies have undergone a few changes this offseason to their front office and to their roster. Paul DePodesta is entering his first year as the ballclub's president of baseball operations, and notable names like starter Michael Lorenzen and utility man Willi Castro are now on the roster.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 16

Colorado Rockies' New Faces Highlight Early Days of Spring Training

When you're fresh off 119 losses and have dropped 323 games over the past three years, change is welcome. For the Colorado Rockies this offseason, much of that change has come off the field.

Zac Veen News / Purple Row / February 16

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 9, Zac Veen

A star ceiling was promised when Veen was made the ninth-overall pick in the 2020 draft and signed for a slightly above-slot value $5 million — but there

Chase Dollander News / Purple Row / February 16

Chase Dollander is in “learning mode”

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Chase Dollander was drafted ninth overall in the 2023 MLB Draft and skyrocketed through the Colorado Rockies’ minor league system, finally making his MLB debut on April 6 last year against the Athletics.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 15

Breaking Down Rockies' Biggest Question Heading into Spring Training

After losing 100 games for the third straight season, there was a change for the Colorado Rockies this offseason. They hired Paul DePodesta as their next president of baseball operations and he brought Josh Byrnes on board as his general manager.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 15

Don’t Overlook T.J. Rumfield in Rockies’ Opening Day First Base Battle

The Colorado Rockies' first base situation last season wasn't the best, as former first-round draft pick Michael Toglia took a massive step back, resulting in him no longer being with the franchise.

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Kyle Karros News / Purple Row / February 15

Kyle Karros is ready to make the Rockies his own

Scottsdale, Ariz. – After the Rockies traded Ryan McMahon at the 2025 deadline, Kyle Karros became the heir apparent at third base. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut on August 8 against the Arizona Diamondbacks and started hot, going 4-for-11 with two doubles, three RBI, two walks and two strikeouts.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15

Padres' Manny Machado praises team's Saturday signings

GM A.J. Preller was busy dishing out contracts, signing veterans Nick Castellanos, Griffin Canning and German Marquez to one-year contracts to deepen the roster.

Machado doesn't hold back on feelings about Dodgers

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Brenton Doyle News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 15

Brenton Doyle Still Anchors the Rockies’ Outfield Despite Tough 2025

Warren Schaeffer, the Colorado Rockies manager, didn’t mince words when addressing the topic of Brenton Doyle’s struggles in 2025. “I mean, give the guy a break that he didn’t win a Gold Glove last year.” A little grace is certainly deserved for Doyle, and the Rockies manager was willing to share that stance immediately when asked.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 14

Padres continue busy day by signing former longtime Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez

The Padres have one of the deepest starting rotations in baseball.

Nick Castellanos quickly lands with new team after Phillies release

Padres sign Griffin Canning

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Zac Veen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 14

Zac Veen’s Fresh Start Could Give Rockies an Intriguing Boost in 2026

The Colorado Rockies have made multiple moves this offseason to try to turn the club around, and one of its former top prospects seems to be on the same track.

Michael Lorenzen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

Rockies’ Michael Lorenzen drops ‘untapped’ claim on challenges of pitching in Colorado

With the Colorado Rockies picking up free agents to improve their team heading into the 2026 season, there’s no denying that the ball club is looking to turn around the direction of the franchise.

Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 14

Michael Lorenzen Sees ‘Awesome Opportunity’ to Pitch for Rockies

The thin air in Denver has been more than enough to scare off even the best pitchers in baseball from joining the Colorado Rockies. Try as Colorado may, it's been difficult to get big name free agents to sign on the dotted line to pitch at Coors Field.

Ryan Feltner News / Purple Row / February 14

This Week in Purple: Ryan Feltner is embracing changes to the clubhouse and his arsenal in 2026

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Ryan Feltner had a forgettable 2025 season. After a brilliant 2024 campaign, the right-hander made just six starts in 2025 before suffering from back spasms.

Keston Hiura News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 12

Dodgers To Sign Keston Hiura To Minor League Deal

Former Brewers top prospect Keston Hiura is heading to the Dodgers on a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The agreement includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 11

Rockies add another veteran SP to deepen their rotation

After having the worst starting pitchers' ERA in Major League Baseball last season, the Rockies have revamped their starting rotation by adding veteran arms to turn things around.

Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation

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