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The Colorado Rockies finally broke the winter silence with their first Major League free agent signing under their new-look front office. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Wednesday evening that the Rockies and right-handed starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen have agreed to one-year, $8 million deal that will add much-needed veteran depth to the rotation. The contract […]
The MLB transaction schedule gets a bit wonky during the holiday season, especially around the waiver and claiming process. That made for an extra-anxious wait for both Keegan Thompson and Lyon Richardson when both were designated for assignment following the sigining of outfielder JJ Bleday and the acquisition of outfielder Dane Myers from the Miami […]
The Colorado Rockies have claimed right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds, the club announced on Wednesday. Having signed a split contract with the Reds in early November, Cincinnati had to expose the righty to the waiver wire, since Thompson is out of minor league options, before he could be removed from […]
The pitcher move you have been waiting to get officially announced, right? While we await final word on the Edward Cabrera trade , the Chicago Cubs offered up a modest move, claiming lefty Ryan Rolison off of waivers from the Chicago White Sox. It’s the Cubs’ first waiver claim of the offseason – expected a lot of those, typically – and it brings the 40-man roster up to 37. Rolison, 28, was a 2018 first round pick of the Rockies, working his way up through their system, dealing with ...
I’ve spent a good deal of time this offseason pontificating about the prospects of how the Colorado Rockies can fill in a spot at first base. However, the idea of how in the world the Rockies fill in the gaps of one of the worst starting rotations in baseball history has far eluded me. It’s […]
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 arbitration deadline is Thursday, and the Rockies have six players who are arbitration eligible this […]
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I was a Nolan Arenado fan when he was a member of the Colorado Rockies and was thrilled when he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s been difficult watching his performance decline due to injuries and age-related decline. Is it possible that a potential trade to the Los Angeles Angels could revive his […]
Thursday, January 8, is MLB’s deadline for teams to agree to terms with their salary arbitration-eligible players. A failure to do so will lead to an arbitration hearing in February in which an independent arbiter will settle the matter and determine the player’s salary based on numbers submitted by both sides. Back in early October, […]
This morning, I was listening to “Power Alley” on the MLB Radio Network as they did their pre-season organizational evaluations. As luck would have it, the Colorado Rockies were the subject of today’s episode. The entire show today is worth your time, and you can listen to it via the Sirius XM app if you’re […]
The Royals have signed veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor league contract, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Alfaro is a nine-year veteran with the Phillies, Marlins, Padres, Rockies, Red Sox, and Nationals. In 510 career games, he has hit .253/.301/.391. Last year he appeared in 14 games with the Nationals and went […]
The 2025 season was a nadir in Colorado Rockies franchise history, but it’s in the rearview mirror now. With new management in place, hope springs anew as the calendar turns to 2026 and it’s time to dream about the future. That means a new edition of the Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list — Purple Row’s […]
The post-holiday doldrums are still in full swing as we enter the first full week of 2026. The Rockies did plenty prior to midnight last Thursday. The coaching staff and front office are all but full as we await formal announcements of both by the end of January. However, it’s been a few quiet weeks […]
The Magic 8-Ball really don’t think that Nolan Arenado is going to be traded to the Cubs. I don’t give them good odds of landing Bo Bichette, either. Slightly better odds of Alex Bregman manning the Chicago third sack. I half-suspect the Cubs are done adding. Anyone they add is likely to be wearing a […]
I wanted to share something I stumbled onto via Instagram. It’s a post that compares the evolution of MLB team logos over the last 20 years. The Colorado Rockies, you will note, remain unchanged, which should come as a surprise to no one. So tonight’s question is this: Should the Rockies make a significant logo […]
Good riddance, 2025. Welcome, 2026, and the change and hope you offer. Even though the greatest sense of optimism hits in spring as the season gets closer, a new year is also a great time for a reset and reframe. With Purple Row’s Samantha Bradfield perfectly setting out the Rockies 2026 New Year Resolutions on […]
2025 was a trying year for both the Colorado Rockies and their fans. A 43-119 record is nothing to brush aside, and hopefully signifies rock bottom for a franchise that exists in the same city as the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and Denver Broncos. However, 2026 is a clean slate. There have been a lot […]
The 2026 season is rapidly approaching. Pitchers and catchers will soon report in about six weeks, and Paul DePodesta and company will have to start putting words into practice. The offseason has focused on building out the coaching staff and front office, leaving the big league roster fairly untouched. The only guaranteed big league addition […]
Earlier this week, Cleveland Magazine dubbed Cleveland Guardians infielder Brayan Rocchio one of their “Most Interesting People, 2026.” As the author writes, Why He’s Interesting: In each of the past two postseasons, Brayan Rocchio — normally a light-hitting middle infielder — has come on strong, with key home runs against the Tigers in last year’s Wild […]
The Colorado Rockies have gone quiet as they have filled out most of their coaching staff and front office to begin the rebuild. There has been little news from 20th and Blake with the winter holidays making way for the end of 2025 and the start of 2026. There will no doubt be much more […]
We’ve discussed what the Colorado Rockies should do at first base and second base. Tonight, let’s turn our attention to the hot corner: What should the Rockies do at third base? (You’ve made clear that you do not see bringing back Nolan Arenado as a viable option.) After the Rockies traded Ryan McMahon to the […]
When it comes to the Colorado Rockies, there weren’t a lot of highlights in 2025. In fact, the biggest bright spots might be in the front office and coaching staff personnel changes. While there were some memorable moments on the field, I thought it might be more pleasant to focus on what happened off the […]
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! It’s a time for family and celebration, or at least reflection for those of us who don’t have anywhere to go during the holiday season. Every family has its dysfunction, of course, and sometimes that dysfunction boils over. Such was the case for Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies […]
Earlier this week, Baseball America published the following graphic: So I pose the question to you: Heading into 2026, how hopeful are you about the Colorado Rockies? Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
It’s Christmas Eve, and the Colorado Rockies have been hard at work trying to better themselves for the 2026 season. The front office has been mixed up, and the big league coaching staff has taken shape. The players are all nestled in their beds and dreaming of home runs and slick plays with their stockings […]