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Paul DePodesta's First Rockies Offseason Could Be Considered a Success

It took until the first week in November for the Colorado Rockies to name a new president of baseball operations. Paul DePodesta was hired away from the Cleveland Browns in the NFL to return to MLB.

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Rockies Make First International Moves of Paul DePodesta Era

The Colorado Rockies reached another first under new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta — international moves. Thursday was the first day of the international signing period and the Rockies made several moves, including agreeing to terms with shortstop Richard De Los Santos out of the Dominican Republic.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 10

Rockies Young Star Listed as Organization's Top Homegrown Player Entering 2026

When Paul DePodesta was hired as the new president of baseball operations by the Colorado Rockies, he knew that he had a long rebuild in front of him. It's going to take years for him to get the organization where he wants it to be and be relevant in MLB again.

Athletics News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 5

Why Josh Byrnes and Paul DePodesta Could Transform the Rockies’ Future

Colorado Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes knows that he must deliver for the franchise. His baseball resume has the Rockies fans optimistic about what

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Rockies Gear up For First Salary Arbitration Deadline with Paul DePodesta

Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta has plenty of milestones ahead in his first year at the helm. One approaches on Thursday.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 2

Rockies Opening Day Lineup Projection Has Veteran Free Agent Filling a Big Need

It has been a quiet free agency to date for the Colorado Rockies and the new president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta. It isn't expected to be a busy one, given that he took over in early November for a franchise looking to rebound from a third straight 100-loss season.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 2

Rockies Receive Succinct Two-Word New Year's Resolution from MLB Writer

When the Colorado Rockies hired a new president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta, he knew what he was walking into. He is taking over for an organization that has lost 100-plus games the last three seasons, with 2025 being rock bottom with 119 losses.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 30

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 / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 29

Rockies Leadership Still Has One Major Need to Address This Offseason

It has been a quiet offseason for the Colorado Rockies so far, but it should not come as a surprise. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta was hired in November after the World Series, and there is a lot of work that needs to be done behind the scenes.

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.

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.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Paul DePodesta Adds Another Ex-Mets Executive to Rockies Front Office

The Colorado Rockies continue reshaping their front office under Paul DePodesta after a franchise-worst 119-loss season. The organization announced another key hire Monday, bringing in a longtime Mets executive who reunites DePodesta with a former colleague from New York.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 15

Rockies Hire Ian Levin As Assistant GM

The Rockies announced today that they have hired Ian Levin as assistant general manager. Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported the hire prior to the official announcement.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 9

Rockies Join Two Other Clubs in Race for Veteran Free Agent Pitcher

As he begins to settle into his new position as president of baseball operations with the Colorado Rockies, Paul DePodesta has a lot of work ahead of him in beginning to turn around a franchise looking to rebound from a 119-loss 2025 season.

Rockies’ Paul DePodesta Believes Josh Byrnes Was ‘Instrumental’ To Dodgers’ Success

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a key member of their front office as longtime senior vice president of baseball operations Josh Byrnes was hired by the Colorado Rockies to be their new general manager.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 5

What Is Colorado Rockies' Biggest Need This Offseason?

If the Colorado Rockies are going to avoid a fourth straight 100-loss regular season, then first-year president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta has a lot of work to do.

DePodesta Finds His Man as Rockies Hire GM

On Wednesday, the Colorado Rockies announced they have hired Josh Byrnes as their general manager. The Rockies’ front office continues to take shape as President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta has found his right-hand man.

Rockies Make Flurry of Moves as DePodesta Era Begins

Paul DePodesta wasted no time in making his first trade as the President of Baseball Operations of the Colorado Rockies. On Tuesday, November 18, per the organization, the Rockies traded minor league outfielder Braiden Ward to the Boston Red Sox for left-handed reliever Brennan Bernardino.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / November 11

Former Browns executive addresses who was responsible for disastrous Deshaun Watson trade

The deal to land Watson could go down as one of the worst trades in NFL history.

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Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / November 8

Inside Paul DePodesta's confusing legacy with the Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns fans were given quite the surprising news story this week, and it had to do with a controversial name of someone not even on the roster.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Rockies Hire Veteran Exec as New Head of Baseball Operations

The Colorado Rockies have decided to hire Paul DePodesta as their next President of Baseball Operations. The team announced the hire on Friday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 6