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Rockies Designate Keegan Thompson For Assignment

The Rockies announced they’ve designated reliever Keegan Thompson for assignment. The right-hander is out of options and didn’t win a spot in Warren Schaeffer’s bullpen.

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Rockies announce 2026 Opening Day Roster

With spring training having finally drawn to a close and the first official day of the 2026 Major League Baseball season arriving, the Colorado Rockies have formally announced their Opening Day 26-man roster.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 25

Fast-Rising Rockies Prospect Gets Bold 2026 MLB Prediction

One question facing the Colorado Rockies entering spring training was which prospects were going to make the Opening Day roster. This offseason, the new president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta, made some moves to bring in some free agents and a trade to acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 25

Predicting Rockies superlatives in 2026

Spring training has finally concluded, the Colorado Rockies roster is set, and the 2026 season officially begins for the club on Friday. With the conclusion

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Colorado Rockies News / Total Apex Sports / March 24

Colorado Rockies: Can They Go From Subpar To Middling This Season?

The Colorado Rockies don’t stand a puncher’s chance to claim a World Series title. I know, a very controversial take, but still a statement that has to be put out there.

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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.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 24

Rockies Make Key Roster Decisions After Spring Standouts Emerge

The Colorado Rockies are currently undergoing a restructuring, and through spring training, more decisions have been made. The Opening Day roster hasn’t been announced yet, but a series of recent moves announced reflect both performance-based and early-season adjustments.

Edouard Julien News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 24

Edouard Julien’s Job Isn't Safe Despite Making Rockies Opening Day Roster

The Colorado Rockies infielder Edouard Julien received the blessing to make the Opening Day roster. Julien did just enough to earn a spot on the team. However, there are no guarantees that he will be there for the full season.

Seth Halvorsen News / Purple Row / March 24

Rockies reliever Seth Halvorsen to start the season in Triple-A

Much of the Colorado Rockies 2026 roster came into focus over the weekend in terms of position players and the starting rotation. This morning, they began crafting the bullpen into its final form.

T.J. Rumfield News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 24

T.J. Rumfield Turning Heads After Award Win With Rockies

The Colorado Rockies went out and made one of the most important trades of their offseason with the New York Yankees. The Rockies sent young pitcher Angel Chivilli to the Bronx in exchange for first base prospect T.J.

Warren Schaeffer News / Purple Row / March 24

Warren Schaeffer reflects on his first spring training as the Rockies manager

Warren Schaeffer had a whirlwind 2025 season. He began as the Rockies’ third base coach but after 40 games, manager Bud Black was fired and Schaeffer was given the reins.

John Brebbia News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 23

Rockies Release John Brebbia in Latest Opening-Day Roster Move

With the opening-day roster practically set, the Colorado Rockies are making final moves to clear up their roster. On Monday, the Rockies released veteran reliever John Brebbia and optioned reliever Valente Bellozo to the minor leagues.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Rockies To Select T.J. Rumfield, Brett Sullivan

The Rockies will carry first baseman T.J. Rumfield and catcher Brett Sullivan on their Opening Day roster, manager Warren Schaeffer announced over the weekend (link via Thomas Harding of MLB.com).

John Brebbia News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Rockies Release John Brebbia

The Rockies announced that right-hander John Brebbia has been released from his minor league deal. It’s unclear if he triggered an opt-out or was simply let go.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 23

Rockies Have Two Pleasant Surprises Coming out of Spring Training

Going into his first spring training as president of baseball operations of the Colorado Rockies, Paul DePodesta didn't make many big moves for a team that was coming off another 100-loss season in 2025.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 23

Key Roles the Colorado Rockies Quietly Locked in This Spring

Spring training came and went, and now the Colorado Rockies are gearing up for their Opening Day matchup against the Miami Marlins on March 27. Spring

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 23

Five Rockies Camp Updates That Impact the Start of the 2026 Season

The Colorado Rockies are near opening day, under new leadership and with a handful of new faces to help lead the way for 2026. And with the new leadership comes difficult, yet necessary, decisions that must be made.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 23

The 2026 Colorado Rockies: A SWOT analysis

Here we are on the eve of the 2026 MLB season, and we’ll have Colorado Rockies baseball this weekend. Finally, we will get to see the Paul DePodesta–Josh Byrnes rebuild strategy in action.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

RJ Petit Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Rockies right-hander RJ Petit underwent Tommy John surgery with an internal brace on Friday, per Thomas Harding of MLB.com. He will miss the entire 2026 season and likely part of 2027 as well.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Parker Mushinski To Opt Out Of Deal With Rockies

Left-hander Parker Mushinski was in camp with the Rockies on a minor league deal but is now heading back to free agency. Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports that the southpaw has been informed that he won’t break camp with Colorado and will now opt out of his deal.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 22

Rockies Bullpen Usage in March Tells Us Plenty About April Roles

One key factor for the Colorado Rockies to finish off games is a reliable bullpen. Every manager will need pitchers who can get out of high-leverage situations and pitch multiple innings if needed. The Rockies' bullpen is looking like a mix of youth and veteran pitchers.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 22

Rockies Announce Opening Day Rotation, Key Decision on Fifth Starter

The Colorado Rockies didn’t have any question marks in the starting rotation, but there was one significant question in the fifth spot. The Rockies answered that question for opening day.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 22

Rockies Announce Opening Day Position Player Roster with One Move Remaining

The Colorado Rockies are ready for opening day, looking to get the season off to a better start than at any point in 2025. New full-time manager Warren Schaeffer has gone through his first spring training as the Rockies manager, and he's already been making decisions for opening day.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / March 19

End-of-Spring Storylines for the 2026 Rockies

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — With a week remaining until Major League Baseball clubs take the field for the first time this season and 43 players remaining in big