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Spring training is just under one month away, and alongside every other franchise across the nation, the Colorado Rockies are now entering crunch time.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 20

Rockies Reportedly Send Out Young Pitcher in Latest Trade With Marlins

The Colorado Rockies are still in rebuilding mode after their eyesore of a campaign last year. They'e taken several steps in the right direction this offseason, but in truth, there's nowhere for them to go but up.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 20

Rockies Fans Should Tune Into These Three Home Series in 2026

The Colorado Rockies are looking to approach their upcoming campaign with newfound confidence. They've made a few offseason moves in recent months, but only time will tell if they've truly done enough to succeed this year.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 19

One Key Reason Rockies Could Experience Boost During Upcoming Season

The Colorado Rockies seem to have hit rock bottom in 2025 after wrapping up their campaign 43-119. The entire season was tough to watch, as the Rockies faced loss after loss, each defeat resulting in more criticism.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 19

What Michael Lorenzen has revealed about the rebuilding Rockies

Last Thursday, at the same time news was breaking that the Colorado Rockies had arrived at a deal with Willi Castro, Paul DePodesta and Michael Lorenzen addressed media in two separate Zoom availabilities.

Colorado Rockies 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.

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.

Colorado Rockies 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 12

What Michael Lorenzen could mean for the Rockies

Last Wednesday evening it was reported that the Colorado Rockies had made their first free agent Major League deal of the off-season. While the move is not yet official, the Rockies are said to be bringing in veteran right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen on a one-year, $8 million deal.

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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 / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 8

3 Reasons Michael Lorenzen Signing Could Pay Off Big for Rockies

The Colorado Rockies went out to add another piece to their pitching staff this offseason following a 2025 campaign in which they had the worst pitching in all of MLB.

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Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Signs With Colorado Rockies

Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen has agreed to deal with the Colorado Rockies, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Lorenzen started 26 games for Kansas City last season.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 8

Royals Lose 2025 Strikeout Leader To Rockies In Free Agency

Michael Lorenzen was far from an ace for the Kansas City Royals, but he was pretty solid in the role he was asked to play. As the team's No. 5 starter when healthy, Lorenzen produced a 4.12 ERA across 170 1/3 innings after arriving in a 2024 deadline trade with the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 8

Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen

The Rockies made a savvy addition.

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Report: Rockies Sign Starting Pitcher Michael Lorenzen

The Colorado Rockies had a league-worst rotation last season. The first domino to fall in an effort to repair the unit is the signing of 34-year-old right-hander Michael Lorenzen.

Colorado Rockies 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.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 7

Rockies, Michael Lorenzen Agree to One-Year Deal to Bolster Rotation

The Colorado Rockies wanted some veteran depth in their starting rotation and they appear to have gotten it with Michael Lorenzen. The Rockies and the veteran right-hander reportedly agreed to a one-year deal on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Rockies To Sign Michael Lorenzen

The Rockies are in agreement with Michael Lorenzen on a one-year, $8MM contract, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal includes a $9MM club option for the 2027 season.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 8

Former All-Star Pitcher Could Be Royals’ Insurance Policy For 2026

The Kansas City Royals know that upgrading their offense must be a top priority if they want to compete for a postseason spot in 2026. That improvement could come through a trade or free agency, but history shows Kansas City rarely spends big on the open market.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Royals Place Michael Lorenzen On Injured List

The Royals have placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, per a team announcement. The move is retroactive to July 11, so he’ll be eligible to return no sooner than July 26.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / July 12

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (illness) scratched from start

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen was scratched from Saturday's start due to an illness. Left-hander Angel Zerpa replaced Lorenzen for the game against the visiting New York Mets.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / January 8, 2025

Does Signing Michael Lorenzen Complete the Royals’ Rotation?

The Kansas City Royals shocked the baseball world in 2024 with a 30-win turnaround from 2023, breaking their nine-year postseason drought in the process.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / January 6, 2025