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Is Willi Castro the answer at second base for the Rockies?

When the Rockies signed Thairo Estrada to a one-year deal ahead of the 2025 season, it seemed like the team had an answer — at least in the short-term — at second base in the post-Brendan Rodgers era.  Injuries derailed that plan as Estrada started and ended the season on the 60-Day IL twice, first with a […]

Nicky Lopez brings experience (lots of it) to the Rockies

Will they, or won’t they? That’s a question many Non-Roster Invites will be asking themselves this week as teams begin trimming their rosters in preparation for the 2026 season. Nicky Lopez is one of the NRIs invited to the Colorado Rockies spring training activities. A 31-year-old infielder from Naperville, Illinois, Lopez is veteran who has […]

Postgame notes on a 6-5 Rockies loss to the Angels

This afternoon, the Colorado Rockies lost to the Los Angeles Angels, 6.5. For more game highlights, please click here. The Rockies are now 11-11 in spring training play. Although there were no interviews today, the Rockies did provide game highlights. But first, Hunter Goodman hit his second home run of 2026. And with that, please […]

World Baseball Classic 2026 Semifinals game thread: United States at Dominican Republic

Venue: loanDepot Park — Miami, Florida, USA Just four teams remain where once there were eight in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. These final four teams will fight tonight and tomorrow to determine who will face off in Tuesday’s championship bout. It has been a tournament of upsets and surprises. Following […]

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Colorado Rockies postgame & WBC notes

Today, was a split-squad day for the Colorado Rockies. First, the Rockies traveled to play the Milwaukee Brewers, where they lost, 8-4. For more details, click here. Please enjoy just over four minutes of game highlights: The Rockies also welcomed the Chicago Cubs to Salt River Fields, where they managed a 4-3 walk-off win on […]

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Colorado Rockies postgame notes

Today, was a split-squad day for the Colorado Rockies. First, the Rockies traveled to play the Milwaukee Brewers, where they lost, 8-4. For more details, click here. Please enjoy just over four minutes of game highlights: The Rockies also welcomed the Chicago Cubs to Salt River Fields, where they managed a 4-3 walk-off win on […]

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Colorado Rockies spring training games no. 22 and no. 23 thread

Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 22 thread: Ben Brown vs. Kyle Freeland Yesterday the Rockies fell to the Texas Rangers, 9–4. Colorado couldn’t overcome a disastrous third inning in which starter José Quintana was pulled after allowing five runs before Ryan Miller entered and surrendered two more. Quintana later returned to start the fourth inning — a maneuver allowed under the […]

World Baseball Classic 2026: Quarterfinals Day No. 2 thread

The second day of the knockout stage is here. The United States and Dominican Republic—the latter of which did so in dominant fashion—claimed their spots in the semifinals. Today we find out who their opponents will be. Game No. 1: Puerto Rico at Italy (Repubblica Italiana) Venue: Daikin Park — Houston, Texas, USA A fun […]

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Will John Brebbia grow on the Colorado Rockies?

If you’ve heard much about RHP John Brebbia, it might have something to do with his beard — which has a story all its own. (More on that in a minute.) Right now, however, the reliever is working to make the Colorado Rockies as they begin to shore up their Opening Day roster. Last weekend, […]

The Rockies’ Opening Day lineups: A history of streaks, oddities, and change  

More than 750 players have appeared in a Rockies game — but only about 200 have ever started on Opening Day.  As spring training is in full swing and Opening Day is approaching quickly (seriously… how is it March 14th already?!), there are still plenty of roster battles playing out. The Colorado Rockies will open the season in Miami on March 27, and the […]

Rockies Reacts Results: Fans believe in Willi Castro and Team USA

On Monday, we asked which Rockie you thought was having the best WBC and who you were rooting for to win. Last night, we asked who you think will win the whole thing. Today, I present you the results from Monday’s poll: The majority of fans believe that INF Willi Castro. Castro has gone 3-f0r-10 […]

World Baseball Classic 2026: Quarterfinals Day No. 1 thread

After a long and exhilarating group stage, the 2026 World Baseball Classic has seen itself narrowed from 20 teams to eight. Brazil, Czechia, Nicaragua, and Panama—all having finished at the bottom of their respective pools—have been relegated. These four teams will need to re-qualify for the main tournament in 2029. Meanwhile, the United States, Canada, […]

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National League Central 2026 Preview

The National League Central could be the most highly volatile, wide open division of the 2026 season. The Central was red hot in 2025, producing three of the six playoff teams in the NL. It looked like the year that the Chicago Cubs might finally dethrone the Milwaukee Brewers, but the Brew Crew rocketed up […]

Kyle Karros looks to extend Rockies streak of stability at third base

From 2013 onward, third base for the Rockies had been synonymous with only two names: Nolan Arenado and then Ryan McMahon. Because of those two, Colorado has had a Gold Glove finalist at the hot corner each of the past 13 seasons. It has been one of the most stable positions in the entire league. […]

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 […]

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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, […]

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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!

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