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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. Bringing in Lorenzen—who is expected to be […]
From Purple Row | 24 days ago | 0 reads
The D-backs announced this morning that outfielder Jake McCarthy has been dealt to Colorado, in exchange for pitching prospect Josh Grosz. McCarthy was a first-round pick (18th overall) in the 2018 draft, and reached the majors in 2021. He had a solid rookie campaign the following year, coming fourth in NL Rookie of the Year […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 26 days ago | 3 reads
Diamondbacks News Jake McCarthy Traded to ColoradoRight-hander, Josh Grosz, who spent all of 2025 in A+ ball as a starter for the Yankees and Rockies heads to Arizona in return. Diamondbacks Trade Speedy OutfielderEveryone knew one of Alek Thomas or Jake McCarthy was headed out. It seems it will be McCarthy, in exchange for a […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 26 days ago | 2 reads
The Colorado Rockies announced on Saturday morning that they have acquired left-handed outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks. McCarthy was originally a first round selection of the Diamondbacks in the 2018 draft out of the University of Virginia. He finished fourth in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2022 after turning in […]
From Purple Row | 26 days ago | 2 reads
During a time when the Denver Broncos, Colorado Avalanche, and Denver Nuggets are all soaring in their respective leagues, there’s not a lot of space in the Colorado sports media market for the worst team in Major League Baseball. The Rockies are trying to build a new foundation to change that reputation, led by president […]
From Purple Row | 27 days ago | 4 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Colorado Rockies fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, we asked you to predict what the Rockies would do ahead of the arbitration deadline earlier […]
From Purple Row | 28 days ago | 1 read
We keep reiterating how bad the 2025 season was, and for good reason. A 43-119 record, barely staving off the White Sox record from 2024, is nothing to laugh at. But beyond the pure badness of the team and the roster and *gestures wildly*, there were also plenty of injuries and under-performances that did not […]
From Purple Row | 28 days ago | 3 reads
The Colorado Rockies finally broke the winter silence with their first Major League free agent signing under their new-look front office. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Wednesday evening that the Rockies and right-handed starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen have agreed to one-year, $8 million deal that will add much-needed veteran depth to the rotation. The contract […]
From Purple Row | 29 days ago | 3 reads
The MLB transaction schedule gets a bit wonky during the holiday season, especially around the waiver and claiming process. That made for an extra-anxious wait for both Keegan Thompson and Lyon Richardson when both were designated for assignment following the sigining of outfielder JJ Bleday and the acquisition of outfielder Dane Myers from the Miami […]
From Red Reporter | 29 days ago | 4 reads
The Colorado Rockies have claimed right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds, the club announced on Wednesday. Having signed a split contract with the Reds in early November, Cincinnati had to expose the righty to the waiver wire, since Thompson is out of minor league options, before he could be removed from […]
From Purple Row | 29 days ago | 0 reads
The pitcher move you have been waiting to get officially announced, right? While we await final word on the Edward Cabrera trade , the Chicago Cubs offered up a modest move, claiming lefty Ryan Rolison off of waivers from the Chicago White Sox. It’s the Cubs’ first waiver claim of the offseason – expected a lot of those, typically – and it brings the 40-man roster up to 37. Rolison, 28, was a 2018 first round pick of the Rockies, working his way up through their system, dealing with ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 29 days ago | 1 read
I’ve spent a good deal of time this offseason pontificating about the prospects of how the Colorado Rockies can fill in a spot at first base. However, the idea of how in the world the Rockies fill in the gaps of one of the worst starting rotations in baseball history has far eluded me. It’s […]
From Purple Row | 29 days ago | 0 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockies fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The arbitration deadline is Thursday, and the Rockies have six players who are arbitration eligible this […]
From Purple Row | 30 days ago | 1 read
Have you always wanted to write about your favorite baseball team? Now might be your chance! Purple Row is hiring a writer to join our team as a Rockpile/Game Coverage writer for a small stipend — previous baseball writing experience is not required. You don’t even have to live in Denver! Keep reading to find […]
From Purple Row | about 1 month ago | 1 read
I was a Nolan Arenado fan when he was a member of the Colorado Rockies and was thrilled when he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s been difficult watching his performance decline due to injuries and age-related decline. Is it possible that a potential trade to the Los Angeles Angels could revive his […]
From Viva El Birdos | about 1 month ago | 6 reads
Thursday, January 8, is MLB’s deadline for teams to agree to terms with their salary arbitration-eligible players. A failure to do so will lead to an arbitration hearing in February in which an independent arbiter will settle the matter and determine the player’s salary based on numbers submitted by both sides. Back in early October, […]
From Purple Row | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
This morning, I was listening to “Power Alley” on the MLB Radio Network as they did their pre-season organizational evaluations. As luck would have it, the Colorado Rockies were the subject of today’s episode. The entire show today is worth your time, and you can listen to it via the Sirius XM app if you’re […]
From Purple Row | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Royals have signed veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor league contract, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Alfaro is a nine-year veteran with the Phillies, Marlins, Padres, Rockies, Red Sox, and Nationals. In 510 career games, he has hit .253/.301/.391. Last year he appeared in 14 games with the Nationals and went […]
From Royals Review | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The 2025 season was a nadir in Colorado Rockies franchise history, but it’s in the rearview mirror now. With new management in place, hope springs anew as the calendar turns to 2026 and it’s time to dream about the future. That means a new edition of the Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list — Purple Row’s […]
From Purple Row | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The post-holiday doldrums are still in full swing as we enter the first full week of 2026. The Rockies did plenty prior to midnight last Thursday. The coaching staff and front office are all but full as we await formal announcements of both by the end of January. However, it’s been a few quiet weeks […]
From Purple Row | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Magic 8-Ball really don’t think that Nolan Arenado is going to be traded to the Cubs. I don’t give them good odds of landing Bo Bichette, either. Slightly better odds of Alex Bregman manning the Chicago third sack. I half-suspect the Cubs are done adding. Anyone they add is likely to be wearing a […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
I wanted to share something I stumbled onto via Instagram. It’s a post that compares the evolution of MLB team logos over the last 20 years. The Colorado Rockies, you will note, remain unchanged, which should come as a surprise to no one. So tonight’s question is this: Should the Rockies make a significant logo […]
From Purple Row | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Good riddance, 2025. Welcome, 2026, and the change and hope you offer. Even though the greatest sense of optimism hits in spring as the season gets closer, a new year is also a great time for a reset and reframe. With Purple Row’s Samantha Bradfield perfectly setting out the Rockies 2026 New Year Resolutions on […]
From Purple Row | about 1 month ago | 1 read
2025 was a trying year for both the Colorado Rockies and their fans. A 43-119 record is nothing to brush aside, and hopefully signifies rock bottom for a franchise that exists in the same city as the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and Denver Broncos. However, 2026 is a clean slate. There have been a lot […]
From Purple Row | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The 2026 season is rapidly approaching. Pitchers and catchers will soon report in about six weeks, and Paul DePodesta and company will have to start putting words into practice. The offseason has focused on building out the coaching staff and front office, leaving the big league roster fairly untouched. The only guaranteed big league addition […]
From Purple Row | about 1 month ago | 1 read