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On YouTubeMichael Lorenzen News / Purple Row / January 15
Rockies officially sign RHP Michael Lorenzen 
On Thursday morning, the Colorado Rockies made their first Major League free agent signing official. Veteran right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen will join the Rockies’ starting rotation for the 2026 season on a one-year, $8 million deal.
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.
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.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
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.
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 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.
Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 14
Michael Lorenzen Faces Tall Task of Taming Coors Field for Rockies
The Colorado Rockies have had a pretty interesting offseason so far, with many of their major moves being ones to revamp the front office and coaching staff.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 14
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2026: Numbers 40-36
After revealing the players who appeared on a single ballot on Monday and six multi-ballot players yesterday, it’s time to write about the five players who fell just short from Honorable Mention Purple Row Prospect (PuRP) status in the pre-season 2026 voting.
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 14
Rockies Announce Franchise Legend to Attend Fan Fest at Coors Field
The Colorado Rockies will hold their annual Rockies Fest on Saturday, January 24, at Coors Field. The annual fan fest began in 2009. Ever since then, fans
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.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 13
How Rockies Pitching Coach's Altitude Experience Can Help Pitching Prospects
Developing elite pitchers at 5,280 feet has always been the Rockies' biggest challenge. With new pitching coach Alon Leichman and promising young arms, Colorado seems to finally have a real plan to solve it.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 13
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2026: Numbers 46-41
After revealing the players who appeared on a single ballot yesterday, it’s time to write about some players that were named on multiple ballots but who fell short from Honorable Mention Purple Row Prospect (PuRP) status in the pre-season 2026 voting.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 13
Is Troy Johnston (part of) the Rockies’ answer at first base?
If there’s been a recurring question at Purple Row this offseason, it’s been this one: Who will play first base for the Colorado Rockies in 2026? Early in the offseason, Michael Toglia was DFA’d while Warming Bernabel elected free agency and signed an MiLB contract with the Washington Nationals.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 12
Which additional free agent starter might the Rockies sign?
Let’s use tonight’s Purple Row After Dark to build on a conversation started this morning in Skyler Timmins’ Rockpile about the Colorado Rockies needing more length from their starting rotation.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 12
Rockies Hit Job Boards Hunting for New Albuquerque Pitching Coach
For those that have always wanted to show Major League teams they’re a better coach than who they hire, you missed your chance. Last week the Colorado Rockies posted to recruiting2ultipro.com a new job position — Triple-A pitching coach for their affiliate in Albuquerque.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 12
MLB Writer’s 2026 Prediction for Rockies Is Just What You’d Expect
To say that Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes have a long job in front of them in terms of turning around the Colorado Rockies would be an understatement.
Josh Grosz News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 12
How Rockies Trading Josh Grosz Impacts Rise of Star Prospect Roldy Brito
It was not a trade heard around the world, but it certainly had an impact on the Colorado Rockies in several areas. Colorado traded right-handed pitcher Josh Grosz to the Arizona Diamondbacks for center fielder Jake McCarthy.
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.
MLB 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.
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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