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I’ll be the first to admit that I was excited about the Rockies signing Michael Lorenzen this offseason. With the new front office being high on him and the 34-year-old’s affinity for problem-solving and a seven-pitch mix, I bought into the hype. I even predicted Lorenzen, who signed a one-year deal worth $8 million in […]
Last week, I offered up the discussion about who the best color commentator in Colorado sports is. When it comes to the Colorado Rockies broadcasts, Ryan Spilborghs garnered plenty of support. It’s understandable since Spilly is a humorous individual, but what I’ve always enjoyed is the perspective he brings as a former player and fan […]
The Colorado Rockies were unable to replicate their offensive production from Wednesday, but the major concern from their 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates lies with a concerning injury to their most promising starting pitcher. The Rockies finish the road trip with a 2-4 record and two series losses. Danger for Dollander? The Rockies hoped […]
Update 11:39am MT: Thomas Harding reports that Dollander was removed due to right arm tightness. Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander left today’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after facing two batters in the second inning. After giving up a leadoff double to Endy Rodríguez and then walking Jared Triolo, he shook his right arm […]
It was a very happy birthday for Mickey Moniak as he helped propel the Colorado Rockies to a 10-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. If the team is hoping for some more birthday magic, it just so happens to be Brenton Doyle’s birthday, and he could use some of that magic himself. […]
By the time Paul Depodesta joined the organization in early November the Colorado Rockies had already parted ways with their established big league free agents Germán Márquez, Thairo Estrada, Kyle Farmer, and Orlando Arcia. The new-look front office did not immediately host a fire sale of the team’s remaining high-profile big leaguers, but they did […]
In March, we got ahead of things with way-too-early 2026 MLB All Star Game roster predictions. With that pace, it’s just about time to chat about the potential moves you’re expecting or hoping to see by the early August trade deadline. Even though we’re still a few months away, trade talk might not actually feel […]
The Rockies entered today struggling on offense. Losers of three straight, they had scored just four runs during that stretch. Last night they were humbled by one of the best pitchers in the league, and early tonight it looked like more losing was on the menu. However, Mickey Moniak led a resurgent Rockies offense to […]
The Colorado Rockies are on a three-game losing streak after losing last night to the Pittsburgh Pirates because Paul Skenes did the things that Paul Skenes does. The Rockies were no-hit—and had just one baserunner via a hit by pitch—until a Mickey Moniak single in the seventh inning However, Skenes is now out of the […]
When Darryl Strawberry was pinch-hit for in the championship softball game against the Shelbyville Nuclear Power Plant, Springfield Power Plant mogul and manager C. Montgomery Burns explained the decision: “It’s called playing the percentages; it’s what smart managers do to win ball games.” Sure, Strawberry had nine home runs that day, but with the lefty […]
On Sunday, MLB.com published an article titled 1 thing each team can improve upon the rest of the way with nuggets of information from each team’s beat writer. Some teams need to be more productive with runners in scoring position, have more leadoff production or more base stealing, have a more consistent bullpen and more. […]
Pittsburgh’s PNC Park has never been a friendly stadium for the Colorado Rockies, and tonight was no exception, despite some late-game hits. For the first six innings of the game, the Rockies went hitless in the face of Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes. Although they would not be no-hit, the Rockies would be unable to […]
After spending the weekend and going 1-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Colorado Rockies (16-25) will look to reset as they begin a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates (22-19). They will, however, have their work cut out for them with a much-improved Pirates squad. Moreover, Colorado has lost five-straight in Pittsburgh dating back to […]
As the Colorado Rockies embark in earnest on their rebuild, attention turns to what’s happening in their farm system, especially with the pitching staff. One of those players is RHP JB Middleton (No. 7 PuRP), currently on the Fresno Grizzlies. Actually, I’ll turn it over to Purple Row’s prospects expert Jeff Aberle: Although he sent […]
This is the fifth installment in Purple Row’s series on the Colorado Rockies Cultural Education & Development Program. So far, I have written about what the program does, its curriculum, and its origins. Yesterday, Renee Dechert wrote a profile on one of the English teachers, and this week we’ll continue exploring how the Rockies help […]
It seems impossible, but one year ago today, the Colorado Rockies fired then-manager Bud Black and named third-base coach Warren Schaeffer their interim manager. On November 24, 2025, he was given the permanent position. As Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta said at the press conference introducing Schaeffer as permanent manager, “I certainly explored […]
After today’s day off, the Rockies have a busy May with 16 games in a row and 19 in the next 20 days to close out the month. Here are five things to look out for as Colorado heads into the stretch. More NL West games After only 11 games against NL West teams (just […]
This is the fourth installment in Purple Row’s series on the Colorado Rockies Cultural Education & Development Program. Sam Bradfield described what the program does and how it got started. She followed that up with an article about its curriculum. This week, we’ll be exploring how the Rockies help non-English-speaking players develop their language skills. […]
This is the fourth installment in Purple Row’s series on the Colorado Rockies Cultural Education & Development Program. Sam Bradfield described what the program does and how it got started. She followed that up with an article about its curriculum. This week, we’ll be exploring how the Rockies help non-English-speaking players develop their language skills. […]
After 41 games, the Rockies are 16-25 (.390). That includes a much-improved road record of 8-14 on the road, but a 4-13 record against teams above .500, which might be expected. What might not be is the Rockies battling the Giants (16-24) last place in the NL West instead of claiming by a mile. With […]
It was a Mother’s Day to forget in Philadelphia, as the Colorado Rockies were blanked by the Phillies 6-0. They managed six hits, but they also struck out 10 times and did not walk once. Sugano struggled early, but settled in later Tomoyuki Sugano 菅野 智之 struggled out of the gate, striking out Trea Turner […]
The Colorado Rockies had a rough week last week. Heck, it’s been a rough month of May so far. The Rockies have won just two games. However, now is a good a time as any to turn things around, right? After an extra-innings brawl on Friday, the Rockies dropped game two against the Philadelphia Phillies […]
It ended up being a tough week for the Colorado Rockies. They kicked things off on Sunday by giving up 11 runs to the Atlanta Braves to complete a sweep, and it didn’t get much better when the New York Mets came to town. The Rockies lost to the Mets on Monday before the snow—yes, […]
There’s a new approach to how the Colorado Rockies front office is managing the prospect pipeline. In past years, some prospects were stuck behind a logjam of veterans who didn’t seem to fit the organization’s path forward, while other prospects were yo-yoed between the majors and various levels of minor league ball. Frustration grew among […]
After last night’s exciting extra innings win against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Colorado Rockies took the field at Citizen’s Bank Park today looking to have a three-game winning streak. It would have been a great way to rebound after their six-game losing streak they snapped earlier in the week. Sadly, the streak was not to […]