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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Yesterday, the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 for their third win in five spring games. Cole Carrigg and Ryan Ritter stayed hot at the plate, and Charlie Condon launched his first home run of the spring. Today, Colorado faces the Chicago Cubs for the first time this spring, looking to extend their two-game […]
2. Ethan Holliday (554 points, 19 ballots) Ethan Holliday is a name that has been well-known to Rockies fans for a long time, if only from the connection to his father, Rockies great Matt — not to mention his brother, 2022 number one overall pick Jackson. Those connections made it extremely likely the Rockies would […]
After playing in 148 games and slashing .258/.317/.416 with 16 home runs for the Colorado Rockies last season, Jordan Beck’s main takeaway concerned his health and physique. “Just how to take care of your body,” he said. “I mean, you have an idea, I guess. We’d still play the minor leagues 140 games, but 160 […]
Okay, Purple Row Night Owls, here’s a question for you. The Rockies have been working for the last few years to build their pitching depth, and we are beginning to see the results. So in 2026, which Colorado Rockies pitching prospect will make a name for himself? Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when […]
Today, the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Angels, 7-5. For more details, go here. Yes, we would be getting taco’s if this were doing the regular season, and the Rockies now have a 3-2 record. Please take a moment to appreciate this Charlie Condon bomb: I feel compelled to share this: Here are manager […]
The Colorado Rockies are now 2-2 in spring training games after winning yesterday against the Chicago White Sox on a Zac Veen monster walk-off home run. This afternoon, they will look to see how they fare against the visiting Los Angeles Angels (1-2) Starting for the Angels is Jack Kochanowicz. The righty finished 2025 with […]
3. Brody Brecht (476 points, 19 ballots) The statuesque Brecht — a 6’4”, 235-pound, 23-year-old right-hander — has taken on the mantle of becoming the Rockies’ highest-ranked (and highest-ceiling) pitching prospect. Brecht could have been an early draft pick coming out of high school in 2021, but he wanted to play college football as a […]
“I mean, it was a weird day.“ That’s recent Arizona Diamondback and now Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy when asked about scoring the Rockies first run of 2026 against the team that traded him away back in January. “I’m used to coming out that other down the left field foul pole, and then being in […]
Yesterday in the press box, we had a lively discussion about some alternate jobs for various Rockies if they weren’t Major League Baseball players. On the Purple Row board, Doug78 mentioned yesterday that they thought, “If Karros can’t make it in the MLB, he definitely has a career being cast in a teen drama for […]
Today, the Colorado Rockies walked off the Chicago White Sox in a 5-4 win after Zac Veen (No. 9 PuRP) hit a crushing 468 feet walk-off homer. For more details, go here. Let’s start with Veen’s homer: Here’s manager Warren Schaefer on today’s game: And Ryan Feltner reviews today’s outing: And here are Michael Lorenzen’s […]
Walks came back to haunt the Colorado Rockies in their 9-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The minor league arms struggled to find the zone, but it was non-roster invite Parker Mushinski who struggled the most of the arms that day, walking three and giving up five runs in his 2/3 of an […]
The Colorado Rockies provided injury updates on Monday morning. Two players — INF/OF Kris Bryant and RHP Jeff Criswell — are on the 60-day injured list. Bryant, of course, is dealing with lumbar degenerative disc disease while Criswell is continuing his throwing program on his way back from Tommy John surgery. A new potential addition, […]
4. Cole Carrigg (476 points, 19 ballots) The term “super-utility player” is often employed with hyperbole, but in the case of Carrigg, it fits like a glove (any kind of baseball glove, in Carrigg’s case). The 23-year-old has played literally every position (and played them well) in a college or pro game over the last […]
Shortly before the 2025 All-Star break, a combination of personal tragedy, injury, and on-field struggles had Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle on the back foot. The Rockies’ most-valuable player in 2024 with 4.0 wins above replacement per Baseball Reference, Doyle ended the first half as baseball’s least valuable qualified player. Worth -2.0 rWAR as […]
Today, the Colorado Rockies lost a road game to the Texas Rangers, 9-5. (The Dolly Parton song moves much faster than today’s game did.) For more details, go here. We’re not yet to the point where we’re doing postgame write-ups, but here is some video from today’s game. First, here’s manager Warren Schaeffer: And here’s […]
In the first offensive explosion of spring training, when the Rockies totalled 13 hits and scored 11 runs, including a three-hit, three-RBI performance by Brenton Doyle and a homer from Adael Amador, the Rockies beat Arizona 11-6 for their first spring training win on Saturday. The Rockies (1-1) will now face their first opponent other […]
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Mickey Moniak’s career has been defined by ups and down. He was drafted first overall by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2016 MLB Draft and made his MLB debut on September 16, 2020, playing eight games in the COVID-shortened season. After bouncing up and down in 2021, Moniak broke his hand on […]
Sure it’s early, and we’re only two games in, and the Colorado Rockies are at a promising .500 after trashing the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier today. I get it: Spring training doesn’t matter. But this is — at least for Rockies fans — an interesting team because anything could happen. (And whatever does happen, at least […]
After losing their spring training home opener, the Colorado Rockies came back to soundly defeat their Salt River Fields roomies, the Arizona Diamondbacks, 11-6. For more details, go here. We’re not yet to the point in the season where we’re doing game recaps, but we wanted to share manager Warren Schaeffer’s postgame comments and some other […]
After falling to the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 in yesterday’s Cactus League opener, the Colorado Rockies will look to bounce back against the Snakes. Nolan Arenado connected on a home run against former teammate Antonio Senzatela early, and it proved to be the difference late in the game. It also gave fans their first look at […]
Two veteran pitchers with the Colorado Rockies are gearing up for spring training as full-squad workouts began this week. Both are under contract 2026 with a club option for 2027; both are right-handed; and both will be competing in this year’s highly-anticipated edition of the World Baseball Classic. Michael Lorenzen and Antonio Senzatela also provide […]
This season, we will get our first official taste of the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) in Major League Baseball. It has been used in the minors, and was used in the Arizona Fall League the last few years, but will officially be making its MLB debut this year. Here’s the overview: each team has […]