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Rockies Named As Surprising Landing Spot for Veteran Free Agent Outfielder

When the Colorado Rockies hired Paul DePodesta as their next President of Baseball Operations, his vision for his first offseason in charge was clear: sign veterans on short-term deals that could be flipped at the trade deadline if everything goes well.

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A primer on the Rockies’ 40-man roster

As the offseason begins, so does the shuffling of the 40-man roster. Like every other team, the Colorado Rockies will look toward a critical winter of evaluation, roster churn, and organizational pivot points, with the 40-man roster serving as the ultimate canvas.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 28

Owen Cuffe promoted to assistant director of pitching for the Colorado Rockies

Purple Row has confirmed that on Tuesday, Owen Cuffe was officially promoted to Assistant Director of Pitching for the Colorado Rockies. Cuffe was originally on the Arizona Fall League pitching staff, but was removed upon his promotion.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 27

Vimael Machín played the role of good Isotope, short-stint Rockie

Welcome to the 2026 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2026. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz

How many of the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) players to lead each MLB franchise in postseason RBI can you name in five minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 27

World Series Highlights Rockies' Need for Bullpen Help in 2027

There are no shortage of areas of concern for the Colorado Rockies to address as they look to use the offseason to distance themselves from a fourth straight 100-loss season and begin to get on a winning track.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 27

Tyler Bell discusses recovering from shoulder surgery and preparing for 2027

Tyler Bell last spoke to media on July 11, 2026 — the day the Colorado Rockies drafted him in the first round (10th pick overall) of the MLB Draft. Back then, he was excited about being drafted and joining the Rockies organization.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 25

2 World Series Players the Rockies Should Consider Pursuing in Free Agency

The needs have been the same for years when talking about the Colorado Rockies. Not much has changed yet. Pitching, whether starters or relievers, remains the biggest weakness.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 25

This Week in Purple: Around The World (Series)

The Colorado Rockies are dormant as two teams they may look to model their game off of—the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Devil Rays—do battle on the grandest stage Major League Baseball has to offer.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 24

A Rockies guide to a potentially truncated offseason

Of course kids love baseball. Everybody loves baseball. But the lost games, canceled World Series and changed landscape left behind by the 1994–95 players’ strike remind us that the business side of the game we love is anything but child’s play.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 23

Ranking the Colorado Rockies' Top 5 Offseason Priorities

The Colorado Rockies don't have a high payroll compared to other big teams such as the Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, and Dodgers. Regardless, this team can learn from low-payroll teams that made a deep run in this year's postseason.

Hunter Goodman News / Just Baseball / October 23

It Still Makes Sense for the Rockies to Trade Hunter Goodman

I don’t believe it’s a hot take when I say that production from the catcher’s position is few and far between across the league. This isn’t anything new, either.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 23

One Realistic Offseason Decision the Rockies Can't Afford To Swing and Miss On

Going into the offseason, all options should be on the table for Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta when it comes to improving his team for the 2027 season.

Jack O'Dowd News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 20

This Resilient Colorado Rockies Prospect Just Won't Quit

What makes baseball so beautiful? It's when we learn stories about athletes who never give up on their dreams. The Colorado Rockies have a mid-20s prospect who has played baseball for years, from college to the minors.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 20

Rockies Have Underrated Trade Chip To Fill Roster Holes This Winter

When it comes to the Colorado Rockies and the upcoming offseason, there are going to be some decisions that the president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta, is going to face.

Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17

Another negative update emerges on Kris Bryant’s status

Kris Bryant truly may have already played his final inning of Major League Baseball. Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta recently spoke with the press amid the end of the team’s 2026 season.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Another miserable Rockies season lead to early offseason firing

The Colorado Rockies have begun their offseason with a change to their coaching staff, firing pitching coach Alon Leichman after just one season, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Keith Law reported Thursday.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / October 15

Report: Rockies dismiss pitching coach Alon Leichman

The Colorado Rockies fired pitching coach Alon Leichman after one season, The Athletic reported Thursday. The Rockies allowed a league-worst 944 runs last season and also had the worst staff ERA (5.59) in the majors.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15

Rockies Fire Pitching Coach Alon Leichman

The Rockies have parted ways with pitching coach Alon Leichman, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Keith Law. Leichman held the position for just one season, as the Rox only hired the 37-year-old last December.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / October 14

TJ Rumfield Deserves More Rookie of the Year Love

Todd Helton, a former first baseman and 2024 Hall of Fame inductee, spent all 17 of his major league seasons with the Colorado Rockies and easily established himself as the best player in franchise history.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / September 27

Three questions surrounding the Rockies in the offseason

It is difficult to see progress for the Colorado Rockies just by looking at their record.

Randal Grichuk, Brenton Doyle help White Sox beat Rockies

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer to ponder decision on 2027 in offseason

Mets make shocking Andy Green decision ahead of offseason

Juan Soto assigns blame for disastrous Mets season

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / September 26

Hunter Goodman hits 2 HRs as Rockies expel White Sox from AL Central race

Hunter Goodman went deep twice to surpass 40 home runs and the visiting Colorado Rockies eliminated the Chicago White Sox from the American League Central Division race with a 9-6 win on Saturday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24

Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll creates exclusive group with MLB legend

In leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday and keeping their postseason hopes alive for one more day, Corbin

Ben Rice slugs way into New York Yankees history

Aaron Judge delivers surprise update before Yankees' playoff run

White Sox blow chance to clinch wild card, playoff spot with loss to Royals

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to return to lineup vs. Padres

The 'First Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony' quiz