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GM Josh Byrnes on maxing out and adaptability
The Rockies have always prided themselves on being a draft-and-develop team. Without the dollars to match the Dodgers or Yankees, they have to; however, they haven’t excelled in either area in recent years. Enter Colorado’s new general manager Josh Brynes, and his plan for development. Byrnes spent the last 11 years in Los Angeles, overseeing […]
Purple Row After Dark: Which Rockies position player prospect will break out in 2026?
On Tuesday, I asked which pitching prospect you thought would make a name for himself in 2026. Tonight, let’s look to the position player side of the roster. Which Rockies prospect do you see stepping up this season? And if you need a refresher, the most-recent PuRPs rankings are here. Please keep in mind our Purple […]
Rockies manager and players comment on a 11-3 Rockies win
Earlier today, the Colorado Rockies absolutely pounded the San Francisco Giants. [Clears throat: taco’s.] For game highlights, click here. First, here’s manager Warren Schaeffer’s thoughts on the day’s performances: And Jordan Beck — and please appreciate an exceptional throw: Cole Carrigg weighs in on his spring training so far: Here’s Charlie Condon: And finally, Kyle […]
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 7 thread: Valente Bellozo vs Blade Tidwell
They say the results of spring training games have no meaning, but it sure is nice to be above .500 even during Cactus League baseball. The 4-2 Colorado Rockies are fresh off a 14-7 win over the Chicago Cubs yesterday and will now take on the San Francisco Giants for the first time this spring. […]
Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 1, Charlie Condon
1. Charlie Condon (563 points, 19 ballots) Condon’s 2024 professional debut was a bit of a dud, but his first full season as a professional saw the 22-year-old righty slugger hit his way to Double-A. Condon received a MLB record-tying $9.25 million bonus as the third-overall pick in the 2024 draft (about $180k over slot) […]
Rockies players and coaches offer their thoughts on the new ABS system
Over the last few years, we have seen a number of rule changes to Major League Baseball. This year is no different, with the addition of the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) at the major league level. It was originally implemented in the minors starting in 2022, and a few stadiums began using it in spring […]
Purple Row After Dark: What’s your biggest takeaway from the first week of spring training games?
The Colorado Rockies have completed six spring training games and are 4-2 in those games. They’ve also outscored their opponents 44-34. Spring training games don’t mean much in the grand scheme of things, but in a year such as this for the Rockies, a lot of storylines have emerged and will be watched under a […]
Rockies manager and players comment on a 14-7 Rockies win
Earlier today, the Colorado Rockies soundly defeated the Chicago Cubs in a 14-7 routing. (Taco’s, anyone?) For more details, click here. Let’s start with some postgame comments from manager Warren Schaeffer: Here are T. J. Rumfield’s thoughts on the day along with some video footage of those two homers: Antonio Senzatela discussed his outing: And, […]
Spring Training Game Thread No. 6: José Quintana vs. Jameson Taillon
Yesterday, the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 for their third win in five spring games. Cole Carrigg and Ryan Ritter stayed hot at the plate, and Charlie Condon launched his first home run of the spring. Today, Colorado faces the Chicago Cubs for the first time this spring, looking to extend their two-game […]
Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 2, Ethan Holliday
2. Ethan Holliday (554 points, 19 ballots) Ethan Holliday is a name that has been well-known to Rockies fans for a long time, if only from the connection to his father, Rockies great Matt — not to mention his brother, 2022 number one overall pick Jackson. Those connections made it extremely likely the Rockies would […]
Consistency will be key for Jordan Beck in 2026
After playing in 148 games and slashing .258/.317/.416 with 16 home runs for the Colorado Rockies last season, Jordan Beck’s main takeaway concerned his health and physique. “Just how to take care of your body,” he said. “I mean, you have an idea, I guess. We’d still play the minor leagues 140 games, but 160 […]
Purple Row After Dark: Which Rockies pitching prospect will break out in 2026?
Okay, Purple Row Night Owls, here’s a question for you. The Rockies have been working for the last few years to build their pitching depth, and we are beginning to see the results. So in 2026, which Colorado Rockies pitching prospect will make a name for himself? Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when […]
Rockies manager and players comment on a 7-5 Rockies win
Today, the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Angels, 7-5. For more details, go here. Yes, we would be getting taco’s if this were doing the regular season, and the Rockies now have a 3-2 record. Please take a moment to appreciate this Charlie Condon bomb: I feel compelled to share this: Here are manager […]
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 5 thread: Jack Kochanowicz vs. Chase Dollander
The Colorado Rockies are now 2-2 in spring training games after winning yesterday against the Chicago White Sox on a Zac Veen monster walk-off home run. This afternoon, they will look to see how they fare against the visiting Los Angeles Angels (1-2) Starting for the Angels is Jack Kochanowicz. The righty finished 2025 with […]
Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 3, Brody Brecht
3. Brody Brecht (476 points, 19 ballots) The statuesque Brecht — a 6’4”, 235-pound, 23-year-old right-hander — has taken on the mantle of becoming the Rockies’ highest-ranked (and highest-ceiling) pitching prospect. Brecht could have been an early draft pick coming out of high school in 2021, but he wanted to play college football as a […]
Jake McCarthy settles in for the Rockies rebuild
“I mean, it was a weird day.“ That’s recent Arizona Diamondback and now Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy when asked about scoring the Rockies first run of 2026 against the team that traded him away back in January. “I’m used to coming out that other down the left field foul pole, and then being in […]
Purple Row After Dark: What alternate jobs would the Rockies have?
Yesterday in the press box, we had a lively discussion about some alternate jobs for various Rockies if they weren’t Major League Baseball players. On the Purple Row board, Doug78 mentioned yesterday that they thought, “If Karros can’t make it in the MLB, he definitely has a career being cast in a teen drama for […]
Warren Schaeffer’s comments on a Rockies 5-4 Zac Veen walk-off win
Today, the Colorado Rockies walked off the Chicago White Sox in a 5-4 win after Zac Veen (No. 9 PuRP) hit a crushing 468 feet walk-off homer. For more details, go here. Let’s start with Veen’s homer: Here’s manager Warren Schaefer on today’s game: And Ryan Feltner reviews today’s outing: And here are Michael Lorenzen’s […]
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 4 thread: Shane Smith vs. Michael Lorenzen
Walks came back to haunt the Colorado Rockies in their 9-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The minor league arms struggled to find the zone, but it was non-roster invite Parker Mushinski who struggled the most of the arms that day, walking three and giving up five runs in his 2/3 of an […]
Rockies injury updates, Feb. 23
The Colorado Rockies provided injury updates on Monday morning. Two players — INF/OF Kris Bryant and RHP Jeff Criswell — are on the 60-day injured list. Bryant, of course, is dealing with lumbar degenerative disc disease while Criswell is continuing his throwing program on his way back from Tommy John surgery. A new potential addition, […]
Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 4, Cole Carrigg
4. Cole Carrigg (476 points, 19 ballots) The term “super-utility player” is often employed with hyperbole, but in the case of Carrigg, it fits like a glove (any kind of baseball glove, in Carrigg’s case). The 23-year-old has played literally every position (and played them well) in a college or pro game over the last […]
Brenton Doyle looks to reset in 2026
Shortly before the 2025 All-Star break, a combination of personal tragedy, injury, and on-field struggles had Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle on the back foot. The Rockies’ most-valuable player in 2024 with 4.0 wins above replacement per Baseball Reference, Doyle ended the first half as baseball’s least valuable qualified player. Worth -2.0 rWAR as […]
Warren Schaeffer’s comments on Rockies 9-5 loss to the Rangers
Today, the Colorado Rockies lost a road game to the Texas Rangers, 9-5. (The Dolly Parton song moves much faster than today’s game did.) For more details, go here. We’re not yet to the point where we’re doing postgame write-ups, but here is some video from today’s game. First, here’s manager Warren Schaeffer: And here’s […]
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 3 thread: Jimmy Herget vs. MacKenzie Gore
In the first offensive explosion of spring training, when the Rockies totalled 13 hits and scored 11 runs, including a three-hit, three-RBI performance by Brenton Doyle and a homer from Adael Amador, the Rockies beat Arizona 11-6 for their first spring training win on Saturday. The Rockies (1-1) will now face their first opponent other […]
Mickey Moniak is looking to build off his career 2025 season
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Mickey Moniak’s career has been defined by ups and down. He was drafted first overall by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2016 MLB Draft and made his MLB debut on September 16, 2020, playing eight games in the COVID-shortened season. After bouncing up and down in 2021, Moniak broke his hand on […]
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