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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.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / December 22

Rockies announce additional members of 2026 coaching staff

On Monday afternoon the Colorado Rockies announced additional members of manager Warren Schaeffer’s coaching staff with the retention of Ron Gideon, Andy González, and Jordan Pacheco for the 2026 season.

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.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / December 22

Get ready for Rockies Fest 2026!

Good news, Colorado Rockies fans: Rockies Fest is back, so clear your schedules for Saturday, January 24, 2026! Rockies Fest will be held at Coors Field

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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.

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.

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.

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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 / December 20

This Week in Purple: It’s the Holiday Season

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 / December 19

Young Rockies Outfielder Projected to Take Substantial Step Forward in 2026

The Colorado Rockies are starting to build towards the future; that much is clear. With a completely overhauled front office, the team is now looking to put together an improved roster following one of the worst MLB seasons of all time in 2025.

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Warming Bernabel News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

Nationals To Sign Warming Bernabel To Minor League Deal

The Nationals and infielder Warming Bernabel have reportedly agree to a minor league deal. Reporter Mike Rodriguez was first on the pact, which also includes an invite to big league camp in spring training.

Kris Bryant News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 19

Former Rockies Executive Shares Sentiments About Kris Bryant

Former Colorado Rockies executive Zach Rosenthal breaks his silence on the current mood for the third baseman Kris Bryant, who has been decimated with

Brett Sullivan News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 19

Rockies to Add Depth Behind Plate with MLB Veteran Brett Sullivan

The Colorado Rockies continued to add depth to their minor league system and their spring training roster with a reported agreement for catcher Brett Sullivan.

Tyler Kinley News / Purple Row / December 19

Should the Rockies re-sign Tyler Kinley?

It’s been 82 days since the Rockies 2025 season ended. In 98 days, the 2026 season will begin. Despite a nearly complete overhaul of the front office

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 18

This Underrated Rockies Lefty Is a Pitching Prospect to Watch in 2026

The Colorado Rockies' farm system is chock-full of underrated pitching prospects. In one of, if not the most hitter-friendly environments in Major League Baseball, having arms from within the organization producing strong numbers is a very encouraging sight to see.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 18

Rockies Reportedly Adding Catching Depth Through Free Agency

After being hired as president of baseball operations in early November, Paul DePodesta has had a lot on his plate. He has added to his front office staff, removed the interim tag from his manager, Warren Schaeffer, and attended the MLB Winter Meetings last week in Orlando.

Jeff Pickler News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 18

What Rockies Fans Should Know About New Bench Coach Jeff Pickler

The Colorado Rockies hired Jeff Pickler as their new bench coach. The team continues to bolster its new coaching staff for the 2026 season. Before getting hired by the Rockies, Pickler coached for the Minnesota Twins and Cincinnati Reds, with whom he spent five seasons. The 49-year-old is passionate about baseball.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17

Rockies Hire Jeff Pickler As Bench Coach

The Rockies announced the hiring of Jeff Pickler as bench coach. Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported the move before the club announcement. Pickler, who turns 50 in January, worked as game-planning/outfield coach with the Reds from 2019-24.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17

Rockies Unlikely To Trade Brenton Doyle

Despite coming off a down season at the plate, Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle has drawn interest from several clubs — the Yankees, Mets, Padres and Phillies among them.

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 / 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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