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Scottsdale, Ariz. – The Colorado Rockies invited 20 non-roster players to join Major League camp this year. Chief among them is their 2025 No. 2 prospect Charlie Condon (No. 2 Mid-Season PuRP). The IF/OF was drafted third-overall in the 2024 MLB Draft out of the University of Georgia and has had a meteoric rise through […]
Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has been clear that this year: Spring training will be different. Yesterday, the Rockies provided us with a behind-the-scenes look of a coaching session. Here’s first base/outfield coach Doug Bernier working with the Rockies in small groups as they focus on stealing bases. Because the Purple Row Night Owls are […]
Although it may be hard to tell with the unseasonably warm weather this winter in the Mile High City, spring is in the air and on the horizon. Pitchers and catchers reported to the Rockies’ complex in Scottsdale, Arizona last week, with position players reporting yesterday. The first game of spring training is this coming […]
7. JB Middleton (409 points, 19 ballots) Middleton became the highest-ever drafted pitcher for Southern Mississippi when the Rockies took him 45th overall in the 2025 draft (Middleton was 41st in MLB Pipeline’s draft rankings), signing the now 22-year-old right-hander to a $2.072 million bonus that was $100k under slot. Middleton doesn’t possess ideal size for […]
Last week, we explored some storylines concerning pitchers and catchers in spring training for the Colorado Rockies. Now that full-squad workouts have officially begun and games are right around the corner, we can turn to the position player group. Believe it or not, there are even more questions surrounding the position players, as battles and […]
I’ve been a fan of Michael Lewis’s writing for a long time — back even before “Moneyball” was published in 2003. I’ve read his books and taught his writing in my courses. When the Colorado Rockies announced they were bringing in Paul DePodesta to be their president of baseball operations, my thought were less “You […]
Spring training for the Rockies this year is surprisingly full of hope on multiple levels, but for Kris Bryant, last year’s struggles continue. Bryant has been plagued with injuries since arriving in Colorado, but the most severe has been a debilitating degenerative lower back condition. Somedays Bryant is unable to lift even simple household items, […]
8. Sean Sullivan (398 points, 19 ballots) Despite a professional career that has been marred by injuries and an accompanying loss in velocity, Sullivan keeps getting upper-minors hitters out — a lot of them via strikeout. The 6’4”, 23-year-old lefty pitcher was dominant at Wake Forest, pitching 69 2/3 innings with with a 2.45 ERA, […]
The 2025 Colorado Rockies led in a number of categories that most MLB teams would prefer not to lead. A case in point would be their Chase%, where the Rockies had an MLB-worst 31.7%. (The league average was 28.2%.) Learning to be more disciplined and discerning at the plate is a central challenge for the […]
Spring training is in full swing. Pitchers and catchers reported to camp last Thursday, and the rest of the squad is set to officially join them tomorrow. At the end of last season, the Colorado Rockies looked like they were going to once again trot out a very young rotation that saw Chase Dollander and […]
9. Zac Veen (388 points, 19 ballots) A star ceiling was promised when Veen was made the ninth-overall pick in the 2020 draft and signed for a slightly above-slot value $5 million — but there are some ifs to be overcome. If the 24-year-old lefty-swinging, righty-throwing outfielder can stay healthy; if he can manage the swing-and-miss in his profile; if he can […]
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Chase Dollander was drafted ninth overall in the 2023 MLB Draft and skyrocketed through the Colorado Rockies’ minor league system, finally making his MLB debut on April 6 last year against the Athletics. Dollander had an up-and-down season, but he ended on a strong note when he went head-to-head against Tyler Glasnow […]
When the Colorado Rockies released their list of spring training invitees, it included 19 non-roster invitees. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta has been clear that the Rockies are looking for athleticism and versatility in position players and a developed arsenal in pitchers. So, Purple Row Night Owls, here’s tonight’s question: Which non-roster invitee (invitees?) […]
Scottsdale, Ariz. – After the Rockies traded Ryan McMahon at the 2025 deadline, Kyle Karros became the heir apparent at third base. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut on August 8 against the Arizona Diamondbacks and started hot, going 4-for-11 with two doubles, three RBI, two walks and two strikeouts. He hit his first home […]
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s Valentine’s Day! (And if you forgot, you’ve still got a few hours to buy some flowers for that special person in your life.) Earlier today, the Colorado Rockies sent out their valentine to fans: So here’s tonight’s question for the Purple Row Night Owls: As we watch position players […]
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Ryan Feltner had a forgettable 2025 season. After a brilliant 2024 campaign, the right-hander made just six starts in 2025 before suffering from back spasms. He went on the 15-day IL on May 2 and was transferred to the 60-day on June 15. He made a few rehab starts in June, but […]
To bookend the week in the same vein as Monday’s Purple Row After Dark question, I have another one for you. Many folks have complained that last weekend’s Super Bowl was one of the most boring Super Bowls in recent memory, even though the final score was 29-13. Baseball-wise, though, we had a great World […]
10. Griffin Herring (368 points, 19 ballots) Herring was the headline prospect coming to the Rockies from the Yankees in exchange for Ryan McMahon near last year’s trade deadline. The 6’2”, 22-year-old lefty pitcher was the Yankees’ sixth-round pick in 2024 out of LSU as a draft-eligible sophomore. Herring signed for a $798k bonus that […]
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Pitchers and catchers officially reported to Salt River Fields yesterday as the Rockies kicked off their 2026 campaign. At the very beginning of the day, newly signed Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano met with the media to discuss why he chose to sign with Colorado and how he expects to contribute. Sugano, 36, […]
Okay, let’s talk defense. This week, Mike Petriello is doing some Statcast projecting, and here’s an interesting tidbit: The Colorado Rockies are expected to be in the top five of improved defenses. He writes: “The Rockies are in the midst of changing everything, and that’ll take time. The projections adore both center fielder Brenton Doyle […]
Spring training officially kicked off for the Colorado Rockies today as pitchers and catchers report to camp, and it won’t be long before Cactus League action begins with games taking place on February 20. As usual, a batch of games will be available for consumption thanks to the Rockies Radio Network and the return of […]
11. Roldy Brito (352 points, 18 ballots) Brito was easily the breakout prospect in the Rockies system in 2025. The 18-year-old 5’11” Dominican switch-hitting up-the-middle defender (he played both second base and center field frequently in 2025, plus some shortstop in 2024) was a member of Colorado’s 2024 international signing class, but his $420k bonus was […]
Four and a half months — 137 days to be exact — after the Rockies lost their 119th game in the 2025 season finale, pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training today. It’s finally time for the Rockies to start proving that they are no longer a team falling into a losing abyss, but instead […]
Here’s a gift link to Troy Renck’s article today about Kris Bryant and a number of relevant topics. In it, he describes a recent conversation with Colorado Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes in which he discusses Bryant’s health status. As Renck puts it, “Officially he is not gone. But the Rockies are finally, mercifully moving […]
Spring training is finally upon us as pitchers and catchers began reporting this week with the Colorado Rockies joining the party on Thursday. This means we’ll be getting our first look at the new-look Rockies after a busy offseason that saw them remake their entire front office and coaching staff. The next step is figuring […]