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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.

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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.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

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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.

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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 / 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.

Jake McCarthy News / ESPN / January 10

Rockies acquire McCarthy in trade with D-backs

The Rockies acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitcher 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.

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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 / Purple Row / January 10

This Week in Purple: One Month Out

The weekend is a great time to kick back and reflect. This Week in Purple is the place to catch up on the news from our team at Purple Row. You’ll find links to Rockpiles and other content below as well as a platform for community discussion in the comments.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 9

Top 3 Highest Paid Colorado Rockies Right Fielders of All Time

We are still 11 weeks away from the start of the 2026 MLB season, so it stands to reason that the Colorado Rockies still aren't entirely set when it comes to their Opening Day right fielder.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 9

Six Colorado Rockies Players Avoid Arbitration After New Agreements

Following 2025's campaign, the Colorado Rockies can only improve from here. Right? The Rockies have the tallest mountain to climb in Major League Baseball to get back to being competitive, but for that to happen, their current players need to step up.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 8

Rockies Stuck at Woeful Standstill in Latest Midwinter Power Rankings

The Colorado Rockies have been the laughingstock of Major League Baseball in recent years, and their poor performance in 2025 did nothing to help cease the ridicule.

Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 8

3 Reasons Michael Lorenzen Signing Could Pay Off Big for Rockies

The Colorado Rockies went out to add another piece to their pitching staff this offseason following a 2025 campaign in which they had the worst pitching in all of MLB.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 8

Colorado Rockies 2026 arbitration tracker

Today is the deadline for MLB teams to come to agreements with their arbitration-eligible players before a hearing might be scheduled. Throughout the day, numerous players will come to agreements with clubs on their salaries for 2026.

Colorado Rockies News / CBSSports.com / January 8

MLB rumors: Frontrunners emerge in Kyle Tucker sweepstakes; Rockies add veteran pitcher

Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 8

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 8

Three Compelling Series in July That Rockies Fans Should Circle Now

The Colorado Rockies will have several key matchups to look forward to in July. There’s nothing like a good competition during the summertime. The Rockies

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 8

4 bounce-back candidates for the 2026 Rockies

We keep reiterating how bad the 2025 season was, and for good reason. A 43-119 record, barely staving off the White Sox record from 2024, is nothing to laugh at.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 8

Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen

The Rockies made a savvy addition.

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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.