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‘A rude awakening’: How Rockies prospects prepare for and learn from 1st MLB seasons
Getting to the Major League level is hard, even for talented players who have excelled at baseball their whole lives. Staying and playing consistently well is even harder. In addition to the higher level of competition, players also have to adjust to the grind of the MLB schedule. Even with all the talent in the […]
Purple Row After Dark: Who will win the World Baseball Classic?
Place your bets! The pool stage of the World Baseball Classic is complete, the matchups are set, and we’re gearing up for what should be five days of incredible baseball starting Friday night with Team USA taking on Canada in Houston and the Dominican Republic facing Korea in Miami. The following night, Puerto Rico will […]
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 21 thread: Sean Sullivan vs Taylor Clarke
The Colorado Rockies continue to push towards Opening Day with just two weeks left until the glorious words “play ball” are uttered. The Rockies are still working on their Opening Day 26-man roster, especially with many of their expected contributors still away while participating in the World Baseball Classic. However, pitchers Brennan Bernardino, Victor Vodnik, […]
Can Ezequiel Tovar anchor the Rockies at shortstop?
Playing shortstop is a point of pride. Even now, years later, it still visits me in dreams — the slow chopper that turns into a barehand play; the diving backhand deep in the hole; the thrill of a perfectly timed double play. Shortstop lives at the heart of the diamond. Every ground ball feels like it might […]
Rockies buck tradition of camp starting at dawn
In March the sun rises in Arizona just before 7:00 a.m. It varies slightly from team to team but, for decades spring training work has generally been expected to start around that time. Just last month the Arizona Diamondbacks social team showed off their players arriving to camp in darkness: This schedule is widely disliked […]
Colorado Rockies defeat Seattle Mariners 11-7
There were no postgame interviews today as the Colorado Rockies beat the Seattle Mariners 11-7. (Taco’s anyone?) However, please enjoy seven minutes of game highlights. (Spoiler: There’s a lot to see.) Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 20 thread: Chase Dollander vs. Luis Castillo
The talk of the baseball world today is Italy’s stunning upset of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The 8-6 win is the biggest for Italy in international play, and was led by Colorado Rockies’ RHP Michael Lorenzen pitching 4.2 scoreless innings and giving up only two hits to some of the best batters […]
World Baseball Classic 2026: Pool Play Day No. 8 thread
The group stage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic has reached it’s final day. Just three games remain in pool play before the knockout stage begins on Wednesday. How fitting it is that this final day of the group stage might also be one of the most impactful of the tournament. Game No. 1: Canada […]
The Rockies can use a consistent DH and a versatile bench for improvement and evaluation
The Colorado Rockies enter the 2026 season searching for consistency across much of its lineup. For the Rockies last season, most positions were a revolving door. Swapping out struggling players, testing out prospects, and dealing with player injuries all contributed to the overall lack of stability. As the organization continues to evaluate young talent and […]
The Rockies have a chance to finally put “playing better” into practice
A common turn of phrase in sports during tough stretches is to simply acknowledge that a team needs to just “play better.” It’s quick and to the point and just vague enough to hopefully appease the worried fan base. However, like many half-baked recurring sketches on “Saturday Night Live,” the phrase can be overused and […]
Purple Row After Dark: An analysis of the Colorado Rockies new hype video
The Colorado Rockies dropped their 2026 pre-season hype video on Monday morning. Take a look: I know it’s only 30 seconds, but there’s a lot going on here (in addition to the gorgeous shots of the Colorado mountains), and it’s worthwhile to sort through what the Rockies are telling fans about the coming season. (Look, […]
Postgame notes on a Colorado Rockies 8-1 loss to the Reds
This afternoon, the Colorado Rockies lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 8-1. For a more detailed analysis, click here. We’ll start with postgame comments from manager Warren Schaeffer: And here’s starting pitcher Ryan Feltner: Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
World Baseball Classic 2026: Pool Play Day No. 7 thread
The knockout stage of this year’s World Baseball Classic is taking shape as we enter the final two days of pool play. Game No. 1: Israel (מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל) at The Netherlands (Nederland) Venue: loanDepot Park — Miami, Florida, USA First Pitch: 5:00 PM MDT TV: Fox One App Radio: MLB Audio; Sirius XM Lineups: RHP […]
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 19 thread: Brandon Williamson vs. Ryan Feltner
Today, the Colorado Rockies welcome the Cincinnati Reds to Salt River Fields. Starting for the Reds is Brandon Williamson. The lefty has a 4.0 ERA in 4.0 IP. He’s struck out six and has a 1.00 WHIP. Taking the mound for the Rockies will be RHP Ryan Feltner. Currently, he has an ERA of 11.81 […]
What will the Colorado Rockies outfield look like in 2026?
Something that Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta said at Rockies Fest has stayed with me. I’m paraphrasing, but he told fans to expect to see players in spring training games playing positions they have not generally been associated with. We’ve discussed this notion of “optionality” quite a bit. (See here and here.) […]
Jeff Pickler joins the Rockies “Mile High Baseball Nerd Club”
When I first wrote about the Colorado Rockies “Mile High Baseball Nerd Club,” truly, it was just a joke. But lately, I’ve come to wonder if perhaps the title isn’t spot on, especially after bench coach Jeff Pickler answered a few questions about joining a rebuilding team. A marketing major among humanists President of baseball […]
Rockies Reacts Survey: World Baseball Classic 2026 edition
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 World Baseball Classic is in full swing, and the Rockies have a number of players […]
Rockies injury updates: March 9, 2026
The Colorado Rockies provided the following medical updates on Monday morning: Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 17 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. Jedisxson Paez
In his first spring training action of 2026, Kyle Freeland faced the daunting task of pitching against Team USA in an exhibition game on March 4. He gave up a solo homer to Aaron Judge in a two-hit, one-strikeout performance in one inning. Today, Freeland and the Rockies (8-6-1) will take part in his first […]
World Baseball Classic 2026: Pool Play Day No. 6 thread
Game No. 1: Dominican Republic (República Dominicana) at Israel (מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל) Venue: loanDepot Park — Miami, Florida, USA First Pitch: 10:00 AM MDT TV: FS1 Radio: MLB Audio; Sirius XM Lineups: Game No. 2: Colombia (República de Colombia) at Panama (República de Panamá) Venue: Hiram Bithorn Stadium — San Juan, Puerto Rico First Pitch: 10:00 […]
The Rockies bullpen has velocity, intrigue and a lot to prove after a brutal 2025
Bullpens are funny things. They can be invisible when everything is working and painfully obvious when they’re not. Over the course of a long season, though, they quietly shape the outcome of dozens of games. And for a rebuilding team like the Colorado Rockies, they matter more than ever. The Rockies’ bullpen in 2025 was… not great. […]
Matt Buschmann brings a strong understanding of workload management to a young Rockies bullpen
Scottsdale, Ariz. — Matt Buschmann, like many coaches, is new to the Colorado Rockies in 2026. He came to the Rockies after working for both the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants, and has been making his mark on the team right out of the gate. “I learned a ton [in my previous positions],” […]
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 16 thread: Joey Cantillo vs. Eiberson Castellano
After beating the Dodgers last night 6-4 at Camelback Ranch, the Rockies will look to take the momentum back home to Salt River Fields this afternoon. RHP Eiberson Castellano (0-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his first Cactus League start this afternoon after making two other relief appearances. In total, Castellano has thrown four innings and allowed […]
World Baseball Classic 2026: Pool Play Day No. 5 thread
Game No. 1: Colombia (República de Colombia) at Cuba (República de Cuba) Venue: Hiram Bithorn Stadium — San Juan, Puerto Rico First Pitch: 10:00 AM MDT TV: FS2 Radio: MLB Audio; Sirius XM Lineups: Game No. 2: The Netherlands (Nederland) at Dominican Republic (República Dominicana) Venue: loanDepot Park — Miami, Florida, USA First Pitch: 10:00 […]
This Week in Purple: Young Rockies bullpen trio looking to take strides in 2026
The last two seasons have been filled with MLB debuts for Colorado Rockies pitchers, including a trio of young relievers who have made an impact late in games: Seth Halvorsen, Zach Agnos and Juan Mejia. Halvorsen debuted in August 2024, while Agnos and Mejia both debuted in 2025. Of the three, Mejia made the biggest […]
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