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Colorado Rockies Acquire Outfielder in Division Trade With Diamondbacks

The Colorado Rockies continue to make moves to their roster this offseason following a 43-119 season of embarrassment. The Rockies announced today that they have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from their NL West division rival Arizona Diamondbacks, in exchange for RHP Josh Grosz.

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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 '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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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

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.

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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.

Jack Mahoney News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 10

Why Jack Mahoney is Rockies Pitching Prospect Worth Watching in 2026

Some prospects don't stick out when you first look at their numbers. It's important that Colorado Rockies leadership remembers that when evaluating Jack Mahoney.

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.

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.

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

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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 / 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.

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The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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MLB News / Yardbarker / January 8

Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen

The Rockies made a savvy addition.

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

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 / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 7

This Rockies Catching Prospect Could Be Setup for Breakout 2026 Season

The future of the Colorado Rockies, especially that of the farm system, looks much brighter than it has in previous seasons. With names like Ethan Holliday and Charlie Condon now making their way through the farm, a new era of Rockies baseball seems imminent in the National League West.

Keegan Thompson News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 7

Rockies Make Bullpen Move, Claim Veteran Reliever Off Waivers

The Colorado Rockies' pitching staff was in dire need of some insurance this offseason, and while moves are continuously being made, the road is still very long.

Kris Bryant News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 7

Rockies Boss Indicates Unclear Path for Kris Bryant for Spring Training

The Colorado Rockies have a looming issue on their roster in Kris Bryant. Bryant is suffering from lumbar degenerative disk disease, which kept him out of all but 11 games last season.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 7

The Rockies need length out of their rotation in 2026

I’ve spent a good deal of time this offseason pontificating about the prospects of how the Colorado Rockies can fill in a spot at first base. However, the idea of how in the world the Rockies fill in the gaps of one of the worst starting rotations in baseball history has far eluded me.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 6

Rockies General Manager Lays Out Plan for Building Pitching at Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies are coming off an objectively terrible pitching season. The Rockies lost 119 games in 2025, and the pitching staff did little to nothing to help out the offense.

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.

Orlando Arcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4

Twins sign Orlando Arcia to minor league deal

Becoming a full-fledged utilityman is probably Arcia’s best ticket to sticking in the majors as a versatile backup off the Twins’ bench.

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4

The Rockies’ Outfield Trade Possibilities

The Rockies have yet to make any significant moves since Paul DePodesta assumed control of baseball operations two months ago. They’re one of two teams that has yet to sign a free agent to a major league deal.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / December 30

Playing GM: 4 Moves To Complete the Colorado Rockies Roster for 2026

The name of the game for the 2026 Colorado Rockies is a proper rebuild. Since last making the postseason in 2018, the Rockies haven’t won more than 74 games in a season.

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.

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.

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'National League batting champions' quiz