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Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes have ushered in a new day
For years, we have been using this part of the “State of the Position” series to advocate for change, and, Reader, this year we got it. My word, did we get it. On October 1, former Colorado Rockies manager Bill Schmidt announced that he would be leaving the organization. The move came on the heels […]
Cole Carrigg takes being a ‘super-utilityman’ seriously
Scottsdale, Ariz. – “He plays like a wild horse with his hair on fire,” manager Warren Schaeffer said about super-utilityman Cole Carrigg (No. 4 PuRP). That’s fair, since Carrigg puts the “super” in “super-utilityman” — he’s played every position in a college or pro game over the last few years and is also a switch […]
Purple Row After Dark: Who are you rooting for in the World Baseball Classic?
The World Baseball Classic starts this week, and the Colorado Rockies have 11 players representing various countries: The Rockies will face off against Team USA in an exhibition game at Salt River Fields on Wednesday, and Kyle Freeland will face his former team. So the question tonight is this: which team are you rooting for […]
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 11 thread: Ryder Ryan vs. Jimmy Herget
Looking to snap a two-game losing streak in spring training, the Rockies (6-4) will host the Dodgers (7-3) today. The 2025 standout reliever who’s now making a play for the starting rotation, Jimmy Herget (0-0, 0.00 ERA), will be in action for the third time this spring (one start and one relief appearance) for the […]
Colorado Rockies ownership, change, and hope
It’s a long-standing feature of this article to point out previous iterations of this article. When I wrote my first one eight years ago (holy crap, I’m getting old), the Rockies were trending in the right direction, and the ownership got precious little credit for it. So I wrote a string of articles focused on […]
State of the Position 2026
Previewing the Colorado Rockies’ 2026 season by examining every position on the field, in the dugout, and upstairs.
Rockies first baseman T.J. Rumfield looks to contribute
First baseman T.J. Rumfield’s life took a turn on January 28, 2026, when he found himself traded to the Colorado Rockies: Rumfield was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2021 and was traded to the New York Yankees in November of that year. He was successful in the Yankees farm system, even earning a Gold […]
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 10 thread: Chase Dollander vs. Gavin Williams
Yesterday was a tough one. The Rockies issued 15 walks in a 16-3 loss to the Royals, giving Kansas City far too many free opportunities. Command wavered as pitchers worked through early spring adjustments and fatigue. Offensively, Jordan Beck and Charlie Condon supplied the only sparks with solo home runs, but the lineup struggled to string together consistent, quality at-bats. […]
Kyle Freeland is bridging the gap between the old and new Colorado Rockies
Scottsdale, Ariz. — Kyle Freeland was drafted by the Colorado Rockies eighth overall in the 2014 MLB Draft and never looked back. After growing up in Denver, the left-hander made his MLB debut at Coors Field for the Home Opener in 2017. He saw his hometown team make back-to-back playoff appearances in 2017 and 2018, […]
Purple Row After Dark: Vibe check
It’s been a big week here at Purple Row. We finished our PuRPs ranking. (Big shoutout to Jeff Aberle for that one!) The World Baseball Classic is just around the corner. And the Colorado Rockies actually have a winning record, including a few double-digit wins. (I know: Spring training results mean nothing, but I feel […]
Michael Lorenzen and Ryan Feltner on a 16-3 Rockies loss
Today, the Kansas City Royals absolutely pounded a Colorado Rockies squad that issued 15 walks. (You read that correctly.) For more details on the game, click here. Here are Michael Lorenzen’s comments on the day, which he saw as an important learning experience: In addition, Ryan Feltner weighed in: That said, please enjoy this Jordan […]
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 9 thread: Seth Lugo vs. Michael Lorenzen
The 6-2 Colorado Rockies will look to keep their hot spring going against the Kansas City Royals this afternoon. Zac Veen hit a 447-foot walk-off homer to right center field to seal the 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres yesterday and extend their win streak to five games, but today’s outfield will feature Jake […]
This Week in Purple: Rockies young catchers are ready to make an impact in 2026
Scottsdale, Ariz. — In 2025, the Rockies started off the year with catchers Jacob Stallings and Hunter Goodman. The veteran Stallings was in his 10th MLB season, and Goodman was in just his third. However, ultimately, 2025 ended up bring not only Goodman’s first full year in MLB, but it was also his first full […]
Purple Row After Dark: If you could put any Colorado baseball player from history on the 2026 Rockies, who would it be?
Let’s get historical tonight! This was a discussion we had in our SB Nation managers Slack channel today, so I’d like to pose the question to you. The Rockies are turning 33 this year, so they don’t have a long, storied history like other franchises such as the Yankees or the Cubs. But they do […]
Rockies manager and players comment on a 3-2 Rockies walk-off win
Earlier today, the Colorado Rockies walked off the San Diego Padres in a 3-2 win. For game highlights, click here. First, here’s manager Warren Schaeffer’s thoughts on the day’s performances: Here’s the man of the hour, Zac Veen: Starting pitcher Tanner Gordon weighed in: Finally, please enjoy some game highlights, including that Veen bomb: Please keep […]
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 8 thread: Randy Vásquez vs. Tanner Gordon
The Colorado Rockies’ offense continues to sizzle as they defeated the San Francisco Giants yesterday 11-3. The team is staying aggressive at the plate and on the bases, and pitching from the regulars hasn’t been too shabby either. Having defeated one National League West opponent, the boys in purple turn their sights on another as […]
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2026: Top 30 summary
After revealing the Purple Row community’s Colorado Rockies top prospect list over the last several weeks, it’s time to show the whole list at once with some voting stats. I’ll also have some thoughts on the state of the system as a whole soon to conclude the series. Without further ado, here is the full pre-season 2026 Top […]
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, […]
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