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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).

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Rockies injury updates: March 9, 2026

The Colorado Rockies provided the following medical updates on Monday morning: RHP McCade Brown is still dealing with right shoulder inflammation. He is day-to-day and progressing in his throwing program.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 9

First Base Battle of Ages Brewing Between Pair of Rockies Prospects

Last year, the Colorado Rockies were, well, not good. There were some individual highlights, like catcher Hunter Goodman, but the Rockies are trying to find other pieces of the puzzle to make the organization not the laughing stock of baseball.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 9

The Rockies bullpen has velocity, intrigue and a lot to prove after a brutal 2025

Bullpens are funny things. They can be invisible when everything is working and painfully obvious when they’re not. Over the course of a long season,

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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.

Matt Buschmann News / Purple Row / March 9

Matt Buschmann brings a strong understanding of workload management to a young Rockies bullpen

Scottsdale, Ariz. — Matt Buschmann, like many coaches, is new to the Colorado Rockies in 2026. He came to the Rockies after working for both the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants, and has been making his mark on the team right out of the gate.

T.J. Rumfield News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 8

One Rockies Prospect Inching Closer to Inevitable Major League Debut

It seems scary to even say it out loud, but the Colorado Rockies look like a real baseball team this spring training. The Rockies are 8-7-1 since training started, and it feels like a jinx when stating that the team doesn't look half bad.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 8

Rockies Option Star Prospects to Minor Leagues as Opening Day Approaches

It seems like just yesterday that the 2025 World Series came to a close, and now Opening Day is right around the corner. As spring training starts to draw to a close, organizations are getting closer and closer to their 40-man roster including the Colorado Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 8

Rockies Giving Fans Some Hope with Winning Record During Spring Training

If someone had access to the internet in 2025, they knew how poor the Colorado Rockies were, whether they followed baseball or not. Luckily, the Rockies stayed on the right side of history, but just barely, as the team ended up losing 119 games, two shy of the most losses in history.

Jake McCarthy News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 8

Jake McCarthy Emerging as One of Rockies’ Best Offseason Additions

The Colorado Rockies kept busy this offseason, whether that was making trades, signing free agents, or cutting long-time players from last year's roster.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 8

This Week in Purple: Young Rockies bullpen trio looking to take strides in 2026

The last two seasons have been filled with MLB debuts for Colorado Rockies pitchers, including a trio of young relievers who have made an impact late in games: Seth Halvorsen, Zach Agnos and Juan Mejia.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 7

Postgame notes on a Colorado Rockies 6-4 win over the Dodgers

This evening in the Colorado Rockies first night game of 2026, they headed home with a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. For game highlights, click here.

Kyle Karros News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 7

Kyle Karros Stealing Show for Rockies After Red Hot Start at Spring Training

The Colorado Rockies want competition across the diamond for their young players. The new leadership wants them to earn roles. Safe to say Kyle Karros got the memo.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 7

Surprising Rockies X-Factors Could Spark Turnaround in 2026

In his first offseason in charge of the Colorado Rockies as president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta hit the ground running with some low-risk, high-reward moves.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 7

Rockies Starter Criticizes Latest Spring Training Start for Lack of Mechanics

The Colorado Rockies have three veteran options in their starting rotation this season. But it’s one youngster they hope evolves into their ace one day.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 7

Why Rockies spring training feels different this year

Every spring training has roster battles. That part isn’t new. What feels different about Rockies camp this year is who is competing — and why. Last year, many roster decisions felt tied to something other than baseball performance.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Takeaways from the Rockies Top 30 Prospects

On Wednesday, March 4, Major League Baseball Pipeline released the initial top 30 ranking for the Colorado Rockies’ farm system. The headliners are obvious, as they are the only two players in Colorado’s farm system currently ranked in the top-100 by MLB Pipeline.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / March 5

Team USA's drubbing of Rockies only raises WBC expectations

Team USA's drubbing of Rockies only raises World Baseball Classic expectations

Is Team USA this good? Or are the Colorado Rockies this bad?

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Five most impactful injuries heading into Opening Day

Who will be odd man out in Yankees outfield to make room for Spencer Jones?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Michael Lorenzen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 4

Why Michael Lorenzen chose Rockies in free agency

The Colorado Rockies are coming off a historically putrid season in 2025 in which they went 43-119. Anything at this point would represent a step up for a franchise that’s been plagued by payroll issues, poor personnel choices, and horrible free-agent signings.

Hunter Goodman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Hunter Goodman reveals Rockies’ ‘changed mindset’ after ugly 2025 season

The Colorado Rockies finished the 2025 season with a 43-119 record, which was the worst in MLB. With the club preparing for the upcoming 2026 campaign, catcher Hunter Goodman claims he and his teammates have put things in the past and are focusing on the future.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / March 3