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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 18

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 7, JB Middleton

Middleton became the highest-ever drafted pitcher for Southern Mississippi when the Rockies took him 45th overall in the 2025 draft (Middleton was 41st in MLB Pipeline’s draft rankings), signing the now 22-year-old right-hander to a $2.072 million bonus that was $100k under slot.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 18

2026 spring training storylines for position players

Last week, we explored some storylines concerning pitchers and catchers in spring training for the Colorado Rockies. Now that full-squad workouts have officially begun and games are right around the corner, we can turn to the position player group.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 17

What We're Actually Learning About Rockies Pitching Staff So Far

The Colorado Rockies are working under new pitching coach Alon Leichman, who was hired in early December. With Leichman on board and Paul DePodesta now serving as the ballclub's president of baseball operations, the franchise has a new face.

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The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 17

Rockies Rising Outfield Star Primed for Potential Breakout 2026 Season

After undergoing huge changes over the offseason, there is a different vibe around the Colorado Rockies as spring training begins for the 2026 season, according to Kyle Freeland.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / February 17

Rockies stuck in no-win situation with Kris Bryant

All the Rockies can do is wait for Bryant to make another decision on his future.

Breaking down Blue Jays' projected rotation for 2026

Top MLB prospects to watch in spring training games

Twins get nasty injury news about right-hander Pablo Lopez

Reports: MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigning as lockout looms

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 17

Predicting Colorado Rockies Starting Infield Alignment for Opening Day

The Colorado Rockies have made some improvements this offseason in the form of cutting players, signing free agents, and making trades. Following a historically bad season, the Rockies have begun to put better pieces in roles they needed to fill.

Sean Sullivan News / Purple Row / February 17

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 8, Sean Sullivan

Despite a professional career that has been marred by injuries and an accompanying loss in velocity, Sullivan keeps getting upper-minors hitters out — a lot of them via strikeout.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 17

Brett Pill takes a swing at the Rockies hitting problems

The 2025 Colorado Rockies led in a number of categories that most MLB teams would prefer not to lead. A case in point would be their Chase%, where the Rockies had an MLB-worst 31.7%.

Brenton Doyle News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 16

What Brenton Doyle Says Gives the Rockies Hope for 2026

Not a whole lot went right for the Colorado Rockies last season, getting off to a historically bad beginning that never got any better as the season progressed.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 16

Three Rockies Crack Latest Top 100 Prospect Rankings Ahead of Spring Training

The Colorado Rockies have undergone a few changes this offseason to their front office and to their roster. Paul DePodesta is entering his first year as the ballclub's president of baseball operations, and notable names like starter Michael Lorenzen and utility man Willi Castro are now on the roster.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 16

Colorado Rockies' New Faces Highlight Early Days of Spring Training

When you're fresh off 119 losses and have dropped 323 games over the past three years, change is welcome. For the Colorado Rockies this offseason, much of that change has come off the field.

Zac Veen News / Purple Row / February 16

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 9, Zac Veen

A star ceiling was promised when Veen was made the ninth-overall pick in the 2020 draft and signed for a slightly above-slot value $5 million — but there

Chase Dollander News / Purple Row / February 16

Chase Dollander is in “learning mode”

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Chase Dollander was drafted ninth overall in the 2023 MLB Draft and skyrocketed through the Colorado Rockies’ minor league system, finally making his MLB debut on April 6 last year against the Athletics.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 15

Breaking Down Rockies' Biggest Question Heading into Spring Training

After losing 100 games for the third straight season, there was a change for the Colorado Rockies this offseason. They hired Paul DePodesta as their next president of baseball operations and he brought Josh Byrnes on board as his general manager.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / February 15

Don’t Overlook T.J. Rumfield in Rockies’ Opening Day First Base Battle

The Colorado Rockies' first base situation last season wasn't the best, as former first-round draft pick Michael Toglia took a massive step back, resulting in him no longer being with the franchise.

Kyle Karros News / Purple Row / February 15

Kyle Karros is ready to make the Rockies his own

Scottsdale, Ariz. – After the Rockies traded Ryan McMahon at the 2025 deadline, Kyle Karros became the heir apparent at third base. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut on August 8 against the Arizona Diamondbacks and started hot, going 4-for-11 with two doubles, three RBI, two walks and two strikeouts.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15

Padres' Manny Machado praises team's Saturday signings

GM A.J. Preller was busy dishing out contracts, signing veterans Nick Castellanos, Griffin Canning and German Marquez to one-year contracts to deepen the roster.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 14