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On YouTubeColorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 17
This Week in Purple: It’s promotion (schedule) 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 / January 16
Rockies Future at First Base is Bright With Top Prospect Positional Ranking
The Colorado Rockies have made plenty of moves to improve their team this offseason, and the future of their team. The Rockies signed Michael Lorenzen to help on the mound and brought in Willi Castro, who can fill in multiple positions.
Rockies Make First International Moves of Paul DePodesta Era
The Colorado Rockies reached another first under new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta — international moves. Thursday was the first day of the international signing period and the Rockies made several moves, including agreeing to terms with shortstop Richard De Los Santos out of the Dominican Republic.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
Michael Lorenzen News / Purple Row / January 16
Michael Lorenzen is ready to be a problem solver at Coors Field
The Colorado Rockies officially signed 34-year-old RHP Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million deal on Thursday morning after the signing was first reported last Wednesday.
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.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 16
Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 30, Oscar Pujols
Pujols was Colorado’s top international free agent pitcher signing in the 2024 period, receiving a $600k bonus. The 6’3”, 155-pound starter is in the upper 80s/low 90s now and boasts a promising curveball.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 16
Rockies Offseason Acquisition Discusses Trade, Preparation for 2026
The Colorado Rockies have made a few smaller-scale moves this winter to try to supplement their roster, but it has otherwise been a pretty quiet offseason on that front.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 16
Schaeffer wants more first-pitch strikes. How do the Rockies measure up?
In about one month, baseball begins again. On Feb. 12, Rockies pitchers and catchers will report to spring training. On Feb. 17, the position players will follow.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 15
Rockies Linked to Veteran Free Agent Infielder to Round Out 2026 Roster
It has been a quiet offseason in terms of addressing the roster for the Colorado Rockies' newly hired president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta.
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.
Michael Lorenzen News / Field Level Media / January 15
Rockies sign veteran RHP Michael Lorenzen
The Colorado Rockies signed well-traveled right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract on Thursday that includes a club option for 2027. Lorenzen, who turned 34 on Jan.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 15
Rockies quietly make another shrewd addition
These types of moves improve the talent level at the major league level and should make the Rockies more competitive.
Willi Castro News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15
Rockies To Sign Willi Castro To Two-Year Deal
The Rockies and utility player Willi Castro have agreed to a two-year deal, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The ISE Baseball client will be guaranteed $12.8MM, reports Robert Murray of FanSided.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 15
Rockies 2026 international prospects signing tracker
Today marks the start of MLB’s 2026 international prospects signing period, and all 30 teams can now start adding top amateur talent from across the world to their systems.
Bradley Blalock News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15
Rockies Designate Bradley Blalock For Assignment
The Rockies announced Thursday that right-hander Bradley Blalock has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to newly signed righty Michael Lorenzen, whose previously reported one-year contract (with a 2027 club option) is now official.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 15
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2026: Numbers 35 to 31
It’s time to reveal the five players who made it the closest to the pre-season 2026 top 30 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list, the Honorable Mention PuRPS, as voted on by the Purple Row community recently.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 15
Former Rockies Bud Black, Bill Schmidt Land New Roles with MLB Franchises
The Colorado Rockies parted ways with the past last year. Now, both Bud Black and Bill Schmidt have landed new roles. Black went back to a franchise he worked for previously as manager — the San Diego Padres.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 15
What Chase Dollander could learn from former Rockies’ pitchers
Last week, I suggested Chase Dollander could be a bounce-back candidate in 2026, despite only completing his rookie year in 2025. However, he could also just be a candidate for continued development.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 15
2025 MLB Farm Review: Texas Rangers
Thanks to prospect graduations and other circumstances, the Rangers’ farm system isn’t one of the deeper ones in the Majors right now. However, there is still firepower, headlined by teenage sensation Sebastian Walcott.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14
A’s To Hire Bill Schmidt As Special Assistant
The Athletics are hiring former Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt as a special assistant in their scouting department, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 14
Rockies' First-Time All-Star Earns MLB Network Top 100 Recognition
The Rockies' first-time All-Star from 2025 keeps adding to his resume. Hunter Goodman earned another accolade Tuesday when MLB Network ranked him No. 97 on its Top 100 Players Right Now list for 2026, recognizing his Silver Slugger season and 31 home runs. MLB Network released the rankings this week as part of its annual player evaluation series.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14
Rockies Finalize Coaching Staff
The Rockies announced their full coaching staff this evening. The majority of Warren Schaeffer’s group had previously been reported, but Colorado’s hiring of first base coach Doug Bernier is a new development.
Michael Toglia News / Field Level Media / January 10
Reds sign 1B Michael Toglia to minor league contract
The Cincinnati Reds signed first baseman Michael Toglia to a minor league contract. Toglia was a first-round pick by the Colorado Rockies in the 2019 MLB Draft.
Michael Lorenzen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10
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.
Michael Lorenzen News / Yardbarker / January 8
Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen
The Rockies made a savvy addition.
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.
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