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The Rockies Just Optioned Two Players Who Will Likely Return in 2026

The Colorado Rockies optioned infielder Adael Amador and right-handed pitcher Tanner Gordon to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday afternoon. While these moves aren't entirely shocking, these two players will likely return to the Rockies at some point this season.

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Postgame notes on a 10-6 Rockies loss to the Mariners

This afternoon, the Colorado Rockies fell to the Seattle Mariners 10-6. For more detailed highlights, click here. The focus of the day was on pitchers Ryan Feltner and Chase Dollander as both make adjustments while vying for the final spot in the Rockies starting rotation.

Cole Carrigg News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 17

Why This Rockies' Top Prospect Isn’t Close—And Why That’s Okay

The Colorado Rockies' No. 6 prospect, Cole Carrigg, has excelled this spring training with an 11-day hiatus to play for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic sandwiched in between.

Kyle Freeland News / Purple Row / March 17

Freeland named Rockies Opening Day starter

Kyle Freeland will be on the mound when the Rockies start the 2026 season on March 27 in Miami against the Marlins. The Opening Day start will be the fifth of Freeland’s career, which breaks his own record of most in Rockies history.

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Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 17

Rockies May Have Reason for Concern Given Hunter Goodman’s Spring

The Colorado Rockies have played .500 baseball thus far through spring training, and for a franchise that hasn't had much success over the last decade, primarily last season, this could be steps being made in the right direction.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 17

First Base is wide open for the Colorado Rockies

For the last 13 years, the Colorado Rockies have played a comical game of musical chairs at first base. Since Hall of Famer Todd Helton retired in 2013, 38 players made a start at first base.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 17

Rockies prospect Ethan Holliday is making the most of his 2026 spring training

Ethan Holliday (No. 2 PuRP) made his debut with the Colorado Rockies big league club on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at Salt River Fields. The shortstop

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 16

Rockies Roots Run Deep for Ethan Holliday After Father Starred for Franchise

The Colorado Rockies selected Ethan Holliday No. 4 overall in the 2025 MLB draft was about as no-brainer a moment as a franchise could have. One of the top ranked players in the draft going to the same franchise that his father, Matt Holliday, broke in with?

Ezequiel Tovar News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 16

Ezequiel Tovar’s Potential to be Rockies’ First Half MVP

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is having quite the experience at the World Baseball Classic. Without Tovar's hitting and hustle, Team Venezuela would've had a much more difficult task to beat Japan.

Brett Sullivan News / Purple Row / March 16

Brett Sullivan brings mentorship behind the dish for the Rockies

Brett Sullivan was drafted in the 17th round of the 2015 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays. He made his MLB debut eight years later on April 18, 2023 with the San Diego Padres and has been a journeyman catcher since.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

How the Rockies Rotation Has Fared This Spring

The Rockies’ rotation was in tatters last season, ranking near or at the bottom of Major League Baseball in numerous categories. When the Rockies’ new front office took over, repairing the Rockies’ rotation had to be near the top of the list.

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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.

Willi Castro News / Purple Row / March 16

Is Willi Castro the answer at second base for the Rockies?

When the Rockies signed Thairo Estrada to a one-year deal ahead of the 2025 season, it seemed like the team had an answer — at least in the short-term

Nicky Lopez News / Purple Row / March 16

Nicky Lopez brings experience (lots of it) to the Rockies

Will they, or won’t they? That’s a question many Non-Roster Invites will be asking themselves this week as teams begin trimming their rosters in preparation for the 2026 season.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 15

Ethan Holliday’s Insane Moment Playing with Team USA Against Rockies

Ethan Holliday won’t be with the Colorado Rockies in 2026, unless he progresses fast through the minor league system. But he’s already had some Major League moments.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 15

Breaking Down the Rockies’ Projected Platoon Lineups for 2026

The Colorado Rockies get a clean slate to start the season after a 2025 campaign that's better left in the past. Now with a new manager and a front office dedicated to getting this franchise back on track, the Rockies roster feels like it's starting to come together for Opening Day.

Michael Lorenzen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15

Michael Lorenzen gets WBC semifinal start for Team Italy after shutting down Team USA

Team Italy has kept up their undefeated World Baseball Classic run all the way to the semifinals. Now, they’ll be taking on Team Venezuela with the winner battling for the WBC title.

Ezequiel Tovar News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 15

Rockies Ezequiel Tovar Shines in World Baseball Classic as Venezuela Eliminates Japan

The World Baseball Classic has been nothing short of incredible this year. Team USA will face a dominant Dominican Republic team in one semifinal. The other semifinal will feature a red-hot Team Italy against Venezuela, who just knocked off WBC favorites, Japan.

Tanner Gordon News / Purple Row / March 15

This Week in Purple: Tanner Gordon discusses the Rockies new pitching philosophy in action

Scottsdale, Ariz. — Tanner Gordon is in his third spring training with the Colorado Rockies and is in the mix for the fifth starter spot alongside Chase Dollander, Ryan Feltner and Antonio Senzatela.

Jose Quintana News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 14

Jose Quintana Opens Up About His Connections in the Rockies’ Clubhouse

The Colorado Rockies' starting rotation on paper looks way better than it did on paper in 2025. With Chase Dollander standing out as the young buck looking to prove himself, the front office added a handful of veterans to help the cause and fight the battle of pitching at Coors Field.

Michael Lorenzen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

Will Rockies let Michael Lorenzen bring espresso machines from WBC to team?

The Colorado Rockies are hoping that the 2026 MLB season will be the year that the team breaks its playoff drought, which dates back to the 2018 campaign.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

Team Italy hero Michael Lorenzen breaks silence on taking down Team USA

Team Italy hero Michael Lorenzen is spoke out after delivering one of the biggest upsets in World Baseball Classic history. The veteran right-hander set the tone on the mound Tuesday night, helping Team Italy defeat Team USA 8-6 at Daikin Park in Houston while shaking up the entire Pool B standings.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9

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).

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.

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MLB 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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Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 27

Brenton Doyle Battling Wrist Sprain

Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle has a sprained left wrist, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The defensive stalwart has sat out the last three Spring Training contests after experiencing soreness pregame on Wednesday.