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The Rockies’ Glut of Young Outfielders

The Colorado Rockies have a lot of work ahead of them before they can be a winning baseball team again. But some positions are in more dire circumstances than others.

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Why Best Contact Hitter in Majors Would be Rockies Free Agency Fit

The Colorado Rockies are heading toward the end of December having not signed a Major League free agent yet. Only a few teams are in that boat with the Rockies.

Rockies to Ramp Up Japan and NPB Scouting Under Paul DePodesta

The Colorado Rockies are looking to strengthen their international scouting presence. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta indicated the organization will increase its involvement in Japan and NPB markets as the front office works through its rebuild.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 26

All-Star Hunter Goodman on Path to Becoming Best Rockies Catcher Ever

Colorado Rockies All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman is a vital piece to the team's future. Goodman is already doing things that haven't been done in Rockies history at the catcher position.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / December 26

‘Tis the season to reflect on Rockies community giving

When it comes to the Colorado Rockies, there weren’t a lot of highlights in 2025. In fact, the biggest bright spots might be in the front office and coaching staff personnel changes.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 25

Rockies hold onto multiple coaches for 2026 season

The Colorado Rockies confirmed the return of several core members of their coaching staff for the 2026 season, providing some continuity amid a significant overhaul of both the front office and on-field personnel.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24

Rockies Retain Several Coaches

The Rockies announced a few coaching decisions this week. Third base coach Andy Gonzalez and assistant hitting coach Jordan Pacheco will return in their prior roles.

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 24

Rockies Executive Provides Insight on Promotion Timeline for Charlie Condon

The Colorado Rockies are starting to build something with regard to their front office and coaching staff, which is a positive given how poorly their 2025 campaign went.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 24

Griffin Herring Already Validating Rockies Return in Ryan McMahon Trade

The Colorado Rockies did the best they could with the Ryan McMahon trade. In fact, they might have done better than the best they could. Colorado traded the long-time infielder right before the trade deadline to the New York Yankees for two pitching prospects — right-hander Josh Grosz and left-hander Griffin Herring.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / December 24

Stocking stuffers for Rockies players

It’s Christmas Eve, and the Colorado Rockies have been hard at work trying to better themselves for the 2026 season. The front office has been mixed up, and the big league coaching staff has taken shape.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 23

Colorado Rockies Could Take Chance on Intriguing Comeback Free Agent

It has been a quiet start this offseason, which should come as no surprise, for Paul DePodesta and his front office with the Colorado Rockies. There have been no big free agent signings or any earth-shattering trades.

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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 / December 23

Rockies Reach Deal with Jack O’Dowd, Son of Former GM Dan O’Dowd

The Colorado Rockies created a full circle moment by reaching an agreement with Jack O’Dowd on Monday. The deal, reported by MLB.com’s Thomas Harding, is a minor league contract.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 22

Rockies Announce Multiple Coaches on Offense Who Will Be Retained for 2026 Staff

The Colorado Rockies have spent much of this winter reworking their front office and building a coaching staff around Warren Schaeffer to try to have a more productive 2026 season.

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MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 22

Rockies Remain Linked With Padres Veteran Free Agent Infielder

Paul DePodesta's first couple of months on the job as president of baseball operations with the Colorado Rockies have been busy. He has added to his front office staff around him, and he has removed the interim tag from the manager of Warren Schaeffer.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 22

How Vimael Machín Impacts Rockies’ Quest to Improve Infield Options

The Colorado Rockies still haven’t signed a free agent to a Major League deal. But they have their eye on a player with Major League experience. On Sunday, ESPN’s Jorge Castillo reported that Machín and the Rockies had agreed to terms on a minor league deal with an invitation to Major League spring training.

Ezequiel Tovar News / Last Word On Sports / December 22

Rockies Need Ezequiel Tovar to Return to Form

Ezequiel Tovar did not take long to make his presence known in Major League Baseball. He was originally signed as an international free agent by the Colorado Rockies on August 1, 2017, the day he turned 16.

Adael Amador News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 21

Rockies Spring Training Critical to Adael Amador Securing His Future

More than six years ago, Adael Amador signed an international free agent deal with the Colorado Rockies. The hope was that he was the future in the middle of the infield.

Vimael Machin News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 21

Rockies Sign Vimael Machin To Minor League Deal

The Rockies have signed infielder Vimael Machin to a minor league contract, according to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. The agreement contains an invite for Machin to attend Colorado’s big league Spring Training camp.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 21

Following the Millions Spent to Roster the Rockies’ Worst Team Ever

Most Colorado Rockies fans have moved on to 2026 and for good reason. The Rockies turned the page on the entire organization by hiring Paul DePodesta as the team’s president of baseball operations.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 21

Rockies Prospect Braylen Wimmer has First Full Workout After Brain Surgery

It’s been nearly two months since Colorado Rockies prospect Braylen Wimmer suffered a seizure on his way to an Arizona Fall League game. That seizure on Nov.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 20

Rockies May Have Regrets as Warming Bernabel Finds New Home with Nationals

With new leadership in Colorado came changes for the Rockies. Players that spent years in the organization were released. Two of them were first-round picks in pitcher Ryan Rolison and first baseman Michael Toglia.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Rockies Should Have Confidence in Catching Tandem

Hunter Goodman was the brightest spot in an ugly season for the Colorado Rockies. He enters this offseason as the only reigning All-Star on the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Rockies add Gabe Ribas, Matt Buschmann to coaching staff

The Rockies finalized their previously reported hiring of Alon Leichman as pitching coach. They’ve also announced the hiring of Gabe Ribas as an assistant pitching coach and Matt Buschmann as bullpen coach.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / December 2

Rockies open offseason with pair of uninspiring moves

The Colorado Rockies were terrible in 2026, having the worst record in baseball (43-119), and will likely be a bottom-feeder in 2026. Their initial moves in the 2025-26 offseason certainly weren't confidence boosters.

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