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Solution to Rockies First Base Dilemma Puts Both Condon and Rumfield on Field

A position battle of the ages has been brewing this offseason for the Colorado Rockies at first base between their homegrown Charlie Condon and TJ Rumfield, who they acquired in a trade not too long ago with the New York Yankees.

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Ezequiel Tovar’s WBC Showing Earns High Praise From Rockies Skipper

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar reached the top of the mountain by helping Team Venezuela win the World Baseball Classic over a powerhouse Team USA, 3-2.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 18

Ezequiel Tovar, Antonio Senzatela Join Rockies with WBC Championships

The Colorado Rockies haven't done much winning lately, but two of their longtime players became champions on Tuesday night at the World Baseball Classic.

Hunter Goodman News / Purple Row / March 18

The Rockies are solid with Goodman at catcher and promising depth behind him

For all the reasons we’ve written about and all the painful innings Rockies fans watched, 2025 was a season to forget. Luckily, there was Hunter Goodman.

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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?

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 18

Predicting the Rockies’ 2026 Opening Day roster

Friends, we are just a week away from Major League Baseball returning in full force and the Colorado Rockies opening up the season in Miami on March 27.

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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

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 17

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.

MLB News / Purple Row / March 17

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.

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

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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 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.

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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.

Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 16

Team Italy Pushes Rockies’ Michael Lorenzen WBC Start Against Venezuela

The Colorado Rockies will have to wait a little bit longer to get starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen back in camp. He has a good reason, though. Lorenzen was named the starting pitcher for Team Italy as they prepare to face Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic semifinal in Miami on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Lorenzen 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).