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Latest Rockies Potential Breakout Prospect Brings Maturing Pitch Mix

The Colorado Rockies are emphasizing player development like never before. There are plenty of prospects worth watching. But it can’t be all about top two prospects Ethan Holliday and Charlie Condon.

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Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 23, RJ Petit

RJ Petit is a tough guy to miss. Colorado’s pick in the 2025 Rule 5 draft from the Detroit Tigers organization is a 6’8”, 300-pound titan of a right-handed relief pitcher.

Warren Schaeffer News / Purple Row / January 27

Warren Schaeffer looks to 2026: “It’s an exciting time right now”

Warren Schaeffer is, by any standard, an energetic and positive person. He also tends to keep busy, though that has been especially true since becoming the Colorado Rockies permanent manager as he participated in hiring new staff, communicated with players and a new front office, and began planning spring training.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 26

Colorado Rockies Positional Group Cracks Top 20 in Depth Chart Entering 2026

The Colorado Rockies have quietly added more talent to their roster after a disastrous season in 2025. While the moves they've made this offseason haven't been ground-shaking, they have been moves that have impressed some fans across the league.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Jake McCarthy News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 26

Jake McCarthy Describes New Rockies Organization in One Powerful Word

Jake McCarthy knows a lot about the Colorado Rockies. Or at least the former Colorado Rockies. McCarthy, an outfielder, was drafted in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 26

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 24, Wilder Dalis

The 19-year-old Venezuelan switch-hitting third baseman and shortstop was signed as an older 16-year-old in May 2023 (most of the highly touted prospects sign in January) to a small enough bonus that it wasn’t reported, indicating that Dalis wasn’t highly sought after as a prospect.

Todd Helton News / Purple Row / January 26

Rockies set to unveil Larry Walker and Todd Helton statues

For years, many folks have clamored for the Colorado Rockies to honor their history. Many teams around the league have some sort of “Hall of Fame” honoring great achievements in franchise history.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 25

Rockies Star Hunter Goodman Explains Fire Behind Motivation for 2026 Season

There weren't many positives to the dreadful season the Colorado Rockies had in 2025. Their pitching staff struggled, they couldn't build any momentum, and their front office was, well, rocky.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 24

Rockies to Unveil Statues of Two Franchise Legends During 2026 Season

Rockies Fest was a great chance for Colorado Rockies fans to meet their favorite players, coaches and franchise legends. It’s also a great time for the Rockies to make big announcements and they made a huge one on Saturday.

Todd Helton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

Rockies Hall of Famers Larry Walker, Todd Helton getting statues at Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies will commemorate two of the most influential players in franchise history during the 2026 season with permanent statues outside Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 24

Rockies Future Success Hinges on Development of Two Future Stars

Turning the Colorado Rockies around is going to depend on a lot of things. One is prospects fulfilling their promise. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes have been hired to turn the franchise around after three straight 100-loss seasons.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 24

Three Pitchers Who Could Be Rockies X-Factors Entering 2026 Season

The Colorado Rockies have faced an overwhelming amount of criticism over the years, but their inconsistent pitching staff, in particular, has taken the brunt of the flak.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 24

This Week in Purple: Rockies Fest(ivus) for the Rest of Us!

Rockies Fest is here, which is the unofficial kick off to the 2026 Rockies season. Numerous players, prospects, coaches and alumni will be attendance, and many of them will depart for Scottsdale after the festival is over.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 23

Rockies Pitching Staff Primary Cause for Placement in Latest Power Rankings

Spring training is just under one month away, and alongside every other franchise across the nation, the Colorado Rockies are now entering crunch time.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

Rockies Sign Ryan Miller To Minor League Deal

The Rockies have signed right-hander Ryan Miller to a minor league deal, reports Matt Eddy of Baseball America. The righty will presumably receive an invite to big league camp in spring training.

Willi Castro News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 23

Free Agent Utility Man and Rockies Officially Finalize $12.8 Million Deal

Infielder and outfielder Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies agree to a two-year, $12.8 million contract. The deal got finalized on Thursday, January 22.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 23

Struggling Rockies Star Named Most Overpaid Left Fielder in Major Leagues

The Colorado Rockies had many factors contributing to their painful 2025 campaign. Their notably bad start set the tone for what would quickly become a historic year, in all the wrong ways.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 23

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 25, Michael Prosecky

When the Rockies signed Prosecky to a slightly over-slot $300k bonus after drafting him in the sixth round in 2022, most observers thought the left-handed pitcher would be ticketed for the bullpen.

Garrett Acton News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

Rockies Designate Garrett Acton For Assignment

The Rockies announced they’ve designated reliever Garrett Acton for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for Willi Castro, who has officially signed the two-year deal to which he agreed a week ago.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 18

2025 MLB Farm Review: Colorado Rockies

It’s a new era in Colorado, as the Rockies’ front office received a major overhaul after the team finished with the worst record in 2025. That new group will have major assets to work with, including two big power-hitting first-round picks, plus some intriguing arms in the system.

Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17

Rockies deny pulling a petty move on Kris Bryant

The Colorado Rockies are addressing an unflattering claim this week about their relationship with Kris Bryant. The Chicago Cubs held their annual “Cubs Convention” over the weekend, a three-day fan festival celebrating all things Cubs.

Michael Lorenzen News / Field Level Media / January 15

Rockies sign veteran RHP Michael Lorenzen

The Colorado Rockies signed well-traveled right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract on Thursday that includes a club option for 2027. Lorenzen, who turned 34 on Jan.

Willi Castro News / Yardbarker / January 15

Rockies quietly make another shrewd addition

These types of moves improve the talent level at the major league level and should make the Rockies more competitive.

Alex Bregman places pressure to win another championship on his back

Further details emerge on how Red Sox bungled Alex Bregman's free agency

How a short-term deal could benefit Kyle Tucker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '30 or more home runs in 2003' quiz

Bradley Blalock News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Rockies Designate Bradley Blalock For Assignment

The Rockies announced Thursday that right-hander Bradley Blalock has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to newly signed righty Michael Lorenzen, whose previously reported one-year contract (with a 2027 club option) is now official.