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Amid a breakout, Kyle Karros has claimed third base as his own
The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand. We’ve asked authors of the spring articles to re-evaluate their earlier remarks with […]
Purple Row After Dark: Hunter Goodman joins list of big names as a multiple-time Rockies All-Star
The 96th Midsummer Classic has officially come and gone with the second half of the 2026 MLB season resuming in full swing tomorrow. With all the pomp and circumstance of the star-spangled festivities in Philadelphia, it felt like the Colorado Rockies’ sole representative was swept into the background. In fact, if you only followed the […]
Colorado Rockies announce 2027 schedule
Earlier this afternoon, the Colorado Rockies announced their preliminary 2027 schedule. Assuming there is no interruption due to negotiations between the MLBPAA and the owners, Opening Day is slated for March 25th. The Rockies are set to begin the year on the road once again, but this time they are on the West Coast, facing […]
The Rockies can no longer treat shortstop as settled
Shortstop was supposed to be one of the Rockies’ few settled positions. Ezequiel Tovar’s offensive limitations were obvious, but elite defense and extra-base power gave the profile a workable floor. His 2025 season offered reasons for patience. Hip and oblique injuries limited Tovar to 95 games and made it difficult to separate regression from compromised […]
The Rockies outfield is in a state of transition
The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand. We’ve asked authors of the spring articles to re-evaluate their earlier […]
Purple Row After Dark: What are your 2nd-half predictions?
Usually, making predictions is a great way for us to make fools of ourselves. Even speculating on the future can do the job, as the Purple Row community will see as the staff revisits and updates our State of the Position series this week from preseason prognosticating to midseason reflection and projection. That being said, […]
Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: Designated Hitter & Bench
The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand. We’ve asked authors of the spring articles to re-evaluate their earlier remarks with […]
Weekly Pebble Report: A first half recap
With the Futures Game kicking off All-Star Week and the first halves in the books across the minors, it’s a natural moment to take stock of the Rockies’ farm system — level by level, from the thin air of Albuquerque down to the backfields in Scottsdale. The big-league club’s improvement has gotten the headlines, but […]
The Rockies’ bullpen has provided better value, but remains temperamental
The Colorado Rockies’ bullpen has already shown several different looks in 2026. In April, it was one of the most valuable relief groups in baseball while handling one of the league’s heaviest workloads. In May, nearly the same workload produced one of the worst ERAs in the majors. June was not much better, and this […]
All-Star Game game discussion: Dylan Cease vs. Cristopher Sánchez
After a down-to-the-wire Home Run Derby last night, the focus today turns to baseball when the 96th edition of the MLB All-Star Game will take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Colorado Rockies fans will be tuning in to watch All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman make his second appearance off the bench. The 26-year-old Rockies catcher has earned […]
The state of the Rockies’ rotation at midpoint: injured, expiring, and auditioning
The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand. We’ve asked authors of the spring articles to re-evaluate their earlier remarks with […]
Rockies Reacts Survey: Who is your favorite Day 1 draft pick?
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 2026 MLB Draft is in the books, and we got our first look at how […]
The Rockies coaching staff has been experimenting — and showing results
The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand. We’ve asked authors of the spring articles to re-evaluate their earlier […]
MLB Home Run Derby 2026 discussion thread
With a new format and a new platform, the Home Run Derby will take place tonight at 6 p.m. MDT at Citizens Ballpark in Philadelphia. With player health and audience attention spans in mind, the format will change this year to prevent long rounds with 40-plus homers and contests that take longer than a nine-inning […]
Colorado Rockies 2026 draft results and signings tracker
The 2026 MLB Amateur Draft has officially concluded, as has the first draft with the Colorado Rockies’ new front office under president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes. The Rockies selected 21 young players, not looking for a franchise savior, but to restock the farm system and work on creating a […]
State of the Position, Mid-Season 2026
Reviewing the Colorado Rockies’ 2026 season by re-examining every position on the field, in the dugout, and upstairs at the midpoint of the season.
A mid-season assessment of the Colorado Rockies front office
The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand. We’ve asked authors of the spring articles to re-evaluate their earlier […]
Purple Row After Dark: Is the Derby still a Home Run?
I have always found the Home Run Derby to be one of the most exciting events on the baseball calendar every year. There is something simple and satisfying about seeing people swing as hard as they can and smash baseballs as far as possible. This season a combination of factors have transpired that have conspired […]
Rockies bats go quiet in 3-1 loss to the Giants to end the first half
The Colorado Rockies fell to the San Francisco Giants in yet another close, low-scoring game in the Bay Area. This afternoon’s series finale was the last of 17 straight games the Rockies had to play before the All-Star Break. After a hard fought close series in Los Angeles, the Rockies lost four of their final […]
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco game discussion: Michael Lorenzen vs Trevor McDonald
So at last it’s come to this: the final game of the first half for the Colorado Rockies before the All-Star Break. They’ll take on the San Francisco Giants with the goal of salvaging a series tie in the Bay Area. At this time last year, the Rockies were 22-74. They were well on their […]
MLB Futures Game 2026 discussion thread
As the MLB Draft enters its second day, Sunday also marks the first of Philadelphia’s All-Star festivities on the field — the All-Star Futures Game. The annual contest showcases the top prospects in the game and will take place today at 10 a.m. MDT at Citizens Bank Park. For the second straight season, Rockies star prospect […]
MLB Draft 2026, Day 2, Rounds 5-20: Rockies preview and discussion thread
The Colorado Rockies completed a busy opening day of the 2026 MLB Draft by selecting five college players across the first four rounds. Colorado began with Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell at No. 10, then used consecutive picks on Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson at No. 37 and UCLA right-hander Logan Reddemann at No. 38. The Rockies […]
This Week in Purple: The Denver Post no longer has a Rockies beat writer — and it’s a problem
I spent last weekend at Coors Field covering the San Francisco Giants-Colorado Rockies series for Purple Row, and I was glad I did because a lot happened. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta took questions from media, and given that preparations for the MLB draft were in full swing and the trade deadline is fast […]
Purple Row After Dark: Which young Rockies would you like to see extended?
On Friday, JJ Wetherholt and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to the most recent in a string of early career extensions. Wetherholt’s deal will last eight years and will buy out what would have been two free-agent years. This deal comes with Wetherholt having played fewer than 90 big league games in his career. Many […]
Paul DePodesta and Tommy Tanous discuss Day 1 of the Rockies MLB Draft
As Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft concluded, Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and assistant general manager Tommy Tanous took questions from media about the day’s work. Below are highlights from that conversation, which has been lightly edited for clarity. On drafting Tyler Bell Tommy Tanous: There was a lot to […]
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