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Rockies See Bullpen Hope in Trio of Herget, Vodnik, and Mejia

Baseball teams can secure wins and shut down opponents with an elite bullpen. The Colorado Rockies, whether people believe it or not, have some young guys on the team who can make a name for themselves and emerge as one of the best bullpens in the game.

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Rockies Listed as Trade Destination for Veteran Outfielder

One thing that first-year Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta would love to do this offseason is add a veteran or two to his young clubhouse.

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 30

Rockies Leaving 2025 In Rearview Mirror as New Year Approaches

2025 was a season to forget for the Colorado Rockies. They lost 119 games, and for a while, it looked like they would break the record for most losses in a single season.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / December 30

The Colorado Rockies and “tractability”

A current favorite pastime of Colorado Rockies fans is trying to divine how president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes might approach building the 2026 team.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 29

Rockies Hit With Predictably Harsh 2025 Season Grade That’s Almost Laughable

Colorado Rockies fans haven't shown up to Coors Field with the expectation of a win in a long time. Three full seasons of 100-plus losses take the wind out of fans' sails.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 29

MLB Writer Links Interesting Free Agent Option That Rockies Need

It has been a quiet offseason for the Colorado Rockies and the new president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta. He was hired in November and got a late start in planning for 2026.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

Rockies Need to See Early Progress Next Season

The Colorado Rockies had a historically bad season last year. A surprising start would have just delayed the inevitable. But they wasted no time in plunging to the bottom of the league standings.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 28

Rockies’ Top 5 Highest-Paid Starters Ended in Mostly Disaster

The Colorado Rockies have hopefully entered a new era. After three seasons of 100-plus losses, it was certainly time to make some changes. Year after year the Rockies have had on-field struggles, player-development setbacks and front-office issues.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 28

Two Rockies Prospects Must Have Bounce Back Season in 2026

The Colorado Rockies front office and coaching staff are looking to see who can step up in the bright lights for the 2026 season. Baseball prospects are always facing the pressure of needing to perform in every game.

Ezequiel Tovar News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 28

Why Rockies Desperately Need Ezequiel Tovar to Bounce Back at Plate in 2026

The Colorado Rockies struck a smart, forward-thinking deal with shortstop Ezequiel Tovar before the 2024 season. Colorado signed Tovar to a seven-year, $63.5 million contract extension with an option in 2031 worth $23 million.

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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.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 27

MLB Writer Places Rockies in Unsurprising Tier Midway Through Offseason

It took the Colorado Rockies longer than expected to hire their next president of baseball operations. They hired Pau DePodesta away from the Cleveland Browns in early November to bring him back to MLB after a previous stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 27

Rockies Rising Star Charlie Condon Poised for MLB Breakthrough in 2026

The Colorado Rockies are going to be keeping their eyes on their minor league system in 2026 for multiple reasons. Yes, there is the development of 2025 first-round pick Ethan Holliday to monitor.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 27

Rockies Trade Deadline Infield Departure Had Their Longest Home Run of 2025

The Colorado Rockies have tons of work to do when it comes to building their roster for the 2026 season and beyond. After a brutal 2025 campaign involving one of the worst records in MLB history, it is clear that the franchise needed to turn a different direction.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

The Rockies’ Glut of Young Outfielders

The Colorado Rockies have a lot of work ahead of them before they can be a winning baseball team again. But some positions are in more dire circumstances than others.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 26

Why Best Contact Hitter in Majors Would be Rockies Free Agency Fit

The Colorado Rockies are heading toward the end of December having not signed a Major League free agent yet. Only a few teams are in that boat with the Rockies.

Rockies to Ramp Up Japan and NPB Scouting Under Paul DePodesta

The Colorado Rockies are looking to strengthen their international scouting presence. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta indicated the organization will increase its involvement in Japan and NPB markets as the front office works through its rebuild.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 26

All-Star Hunter Goodman on Path to Becoming Best Rockies Catcher Ever

Colorado Rockies All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman is a vital piece to the team's future. Goodman is already doing things that haven't been done in Rockies history at the catcher position.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 25

Rockies Risk on This Prospect Could Pay Off with Breakout Season in 2026

After suffering a hideous 2025 campaign, the Colorado Rockies have been navigating a fairly quiet offseason. While other franchises across the nation have been announcing groundbreaking moves and free agent signings, the Rockies remain huddled together as the front office comes up with a game plan ahead of their 2026 campaign.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24

Rockies Retain Several Coaches

The Rockies announced a few coaching decisions this week. Third base coach Andy Gonzalez and assistant hitting coach Jordan Pacheco will return in their prior roles.

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17

Rockies Hire Jeff Pickler As Bench Coach

The Rockies announced the hiring of Jeff Pickler as bench coach. Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported the move before the club announcement. Pickler, who turns 50 in January, worked as game-planning/outfield coach with the Reds from 2019-24.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Rockies add Gabe Ribas, Matt Buschmann to coaching staff

The Rockies finalized their previously reported hiring of Alon Leichman as pitching coach. They’ve also announced the hiring of Gabe Ribas as an assistant pitching coach and Matt Buschmann as bullpen coach.

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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