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One Trade the Rockies Could Still Make Before Opening Day

Change has been the watchword for the Colorado Rockies since the last regular season ended. From a brand-new front office to a myriad of personnel changes, the Rockies seem intent on turning the page from last year's 119-loss season and start the long road back to respectability.

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Diamondbacks Prospects 10, Rockies Prospects 3: The Rockies prospects wilted in the Arizona heat

A contingent of Colorado Rockies prospects faced off against a contingent of Arizona Diamondbacks prospects in the third annual Spring Breakout game, and the heat ended up being a little too much for the Rockies prospects to handle.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 21

Rockies Most Glaring Question at Fifth Starter Before Opening Day

The Colorado Rockies have already decided that Kyle Freeland will be their opening day starting pitcher. After that, there’s a clear line of experience.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 21

Warren Schaeffer Defends Rockies Decision to Send Down Charlie Condon

The Colorado Rockies made a decision that was being held over their heads all spring. The first base position has been an area of interest for the Rockies, as many players were fighting for the opening day role.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

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

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Kyle Freeland News / Purple Row / March 21

The Coors Tax and Kyle Freeland’s WAR problem

Kyle Freeland will take the ball for the Rockies on Opening Day in 2026 — the fifth Opening Day nod for a pitcher who has quietly built one of the most unique résumés in franchise history.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 21

Rockies Reacts Results: Fans believe in Jeff Dooley

Throughout spring training, we’ve seen four men audition to join Jack Corrigan as the second radio voice of the Colorado Rockies: Jesse Thomas (producer), Jeff Dooley (Hartford Yard Goats), Josh Suchon (Albuquerque Isotopes), and Zach Goodman (Amarillo Sod Poodles).

Tomoyuki Sugano News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 20

Tomoyuki Sugano’s Clear Goal for Rockies Emerges in First Spring Start

This offseason, the Colorado Rockies went through a full rebranding when it came to their roster. A ton of familiar faces and the organization have parted ways, as the Rockies look to get the rebuild back on track following a horrible 2025 campaign.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 20

What We Got Right and Wrong About the Rockies in Spring Training

The Colorado Rockies have played solid baseball throughout spring training. The Rockies have a 12-13 record, 8-5 on the road but 4-8 at home. Every spring, players seek to give 110% on every pitch and every at-bat to elevate their potential and give coaches a sense of what's to come.

Jordan Beck News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 20

Rockies’ Jordan Beck Gets Concerning Warning Ahead of 2026 Season

When Paul DePodesta was hired as president of baseball operations with the Colorado Rockies, he was tasked with leading a franchise that was looking to go nowhere but up after three straight 100-loss seasons.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 20

Rockies Decision on Top Prospect Signals Long-Term Plan Before Opening Day

Opening Day is fast approaching across Major League Baseball. The Colorado Rockies made a series of moves that bring instant clarity to the Opening Day roster.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 20

Stone Science: Behind the scenes with the Rockies manager of performance science

If the data that’s collected in the Rockies performance lab in Scottsdale is a tool, then Brandon Stone — Colorado’s manager of performance science — is the handyman holding the toolbox. Stone has run the lab since its inception, which was the same time he joined the organization in January of 2024.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 19

Biggest Unresolved Issue Facing the Rockies Prior to Opening Day

Opening Day is just around the corner in Major League Baseball, and the Colorado Rockies still have one major question looming over the roster. Can this pitching staff hold up?

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 19

Colorado Rockies announce additional roster moves

This afternoon, the Colorado Rockies continued to make their spring training transactions as they refine the roster heading into the start of the 2026 season.