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Rockies Should Explore Signing This Veteran Starter to Backstop Rotation

With Germán Márquez a free agent this offseason, the Colorado Rockies will likely be looking for a veteran arm to backstop their rotation. Colorado has Kyle Freeland, Chase Dollander and Tanner Gordon as the top returning starters.

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Aaron Schunk’s 2025 MLB season was shortened by injury

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2025. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 30

What would the Rockies’ final 2025 record be if they played by “Banana Ball” scoring rules?

Back on June 2, I wrote an article about the Colorado Rockies then-record, but also rescored each game based on “Banana Ball” rules, inspired by the Savannah Bananas.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 29

Rockies Linked to Intriguing American League Infielder in Free Agency

After a historically bad 2025 season, the Colorado Rockies are looking for upgrades anywhere on the roster, in the lineup, in the rotation, or in the bullpen.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 29

Rockies Potential Managerial Options Based on General Manager Hiring

The Colorado Rockies’ search for a general manager or president of baseball operations is nearing a conclusion. Per multiple reports, the Rockies are down to a pair of candidates — Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye and Cleveland Guardians assistant general manager Matt Forman.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Chase Dollander News / Purple Row / October 29

Chase Dollander’s rookie campaign started and ended on positive notes

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 28

JB Middleton is up to the challenge of being a Rockies pitcher

The Colorado Rockies always select a lot of pitchers in each year’s Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. 2025 was no exception, as they drafted 14. However, it was Jonathan Bailey “JB” Middleton from the University of Southern Mississippi that was their first off the board.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 28

The 3 Goals That Could Define the Rockies’ 2026 Season

You can forgive fans of the Colorado Rockies for not exactly teeming with optimism regarding the 2026 outlook for their team. The Rockies matched the third-worst MLB record of the common era this past season, going 43-119 in what was their second consecutive 100-loss campaign.

Zac Veen News / Purple Row / October 28

Zac Veen’s big league time was a humbling experience

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 28

What would Amiel Sawdaye bring to the Colorado Rockies?

It is not yet officially the holiday season, but as fans wait for the Colorado Rockies to announce their new president of baseball operations/general manager, the mood is highly anticipatory.

Warming Bernabel News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 27

This Rising Star Was Easily Rockies' Rookie of the Year After Memorable Debut

When going over each team in the Major Leagues, picking the best rookie can sometimes be a tricky choice. With a team like the Colorado Rockies, which has so much young talent coming up from their minor league system, it’s even harder to choose who the best rookie was in 2025.

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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.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 27

Rockies Most Valuable Player Experienced Breakthrough Season at Plate

The Colorado Rockies had, well, a trying year to say the least. There were far more lows than highs, but the organization had a few wins (literally and figuratively).

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 26

Rockies Prospect Braylen Wimmer Putting Together Promising Arizona Fall League

The Colorado Rockies head into the 2025-26 MLB offseason with lots of work left to do to ensure they are able to field a somewhat competitive roster next season.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 26

Grading Rockies Pitching Staff After Disastrous 2025 Campaign

It was a season to forget on many levels for the Colorado Rockies in 2025. They lost 119 games, fired manager Bud Black in May, and replaced him with Warren Schaeffer on an interim basis for the rest of the season.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 26

Rockies Prospect Acquired in Trade Deadline Deal Posted This 'Eye-Catching' Stat

The Colorado Rockies will only get this thing turned around if their top prospects reach their ceilings. While finding the next head of their baseball

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 25

Rockies Defense Proved One of Worst in Major Leagues in 2025 Season

Many will look at pitching as the biggest culprit in the Colorado Rockies’ inept 2025 season. It was a primary cause. But the defense wasn’t doing them any favors, either.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 25

Rockies Defense Proved One of Worst in Major Leagues in 2025 Season

Many will look at pitching as the biggest culprit in the Colorado Rockies’ inept 2025 season. It was a primary cause. But the defense wasn’t doing them any favors, either.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 25

Three Rockies Prospects Who Need a Bounce-Back Campaign in 2026

The Colorado Rockies are down to a pair of finalists for their open general manager job. Meanwhile, several prospects are playing in the Arizona Fall League.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

No Clear Choice at Second Base for Rockies Next Season

Thairo Estrada was signed ahead of this season to be the Colorado Rockies’ starting second baseman. Estrada had always played really well offensively at Coors Field, and would give 22-year-old Adael Amador more time to develop.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Rockies to part ways with pitching coach

In four seasons under him, Rockies pitchers rank third-last in the majors in adjusted ERA (ERA-), trailing only the Athletics and Nationals.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / October 22

The 6 Biggest Takeaways From the Rockies’ 2025 season

When you lose nearly more games than any baseball team in the history of the Modern Era, there’s a lot you’re going to learn. For the Colorado Rockies, the takeaways begin with acknowledging that everything has gone horribly wrong.

Austin Nola News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

Braves sign Austin Nola to minors contract

The Braves have signed catcher Austin Nola to a minor league deal.

The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

Kyle Karros News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Examining Kyle Karros’ Role in Colorado Moving Forward

Kyle Karros made his major league debut this season for the Colorado Rockies. The 6’5″ third baseman was drafted out of UCLA in the fifth round of the 2023 MLB Draft.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Rockies have interviewed three candidates in front-office search

The Colorado Rockies are looking outside the organization for a new front-office leader.

The 30 greatest MLB nicknames of all time

The 'MLB postseason veterans' quiz

Bill Schmidt News / Yardbarker / October 1

Rockies will be without a key front-office member moving forward

Colorado getting a new perspective could help it sign better free agents, draft better and create an overall better atmosphere after finishing 43-119 in 2025.

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The '2025 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz