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This Week in Purple: Not-Jonah Hill to the rescue

This week, we got our first taste of what new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta will bring to the Rockies. The general manager meetings happened in Las Vegas early in the week, and then he was formally introduced at a press conference on Thursday morning. He appears to have a lot of plans and […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

The Rockies shake up their player development staff

With Paul DePodesta formally introduced as the new president of baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies, the team’s offseason can begin in earnest. The first task for DePodesta is a large undertaking: a top-to-bottom evaluation of the organization and potential seismic changes. “Let’s be candid: This wasn’t going to be the most traditional hire,” DePodesta […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

Lucas Gilbreath’s Rockies tenure ended quietly

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2025. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). […]

4 months ago | 7 reads

For the Rockies, winning at 5,280 might mean 9=12

In 2007, when the Rockies were riding a Rocktober wave to the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays finished dead last in the AL East standings at 66-96. The year before, then-Tampa Bay executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager, Andrew Friedman, had hired Joe Maddon to manage the Rays, and together they […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

Keston Hiura’s ride with the Rockies was short and uneventful

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2025. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Charlie Condon and Cade Denton discuss their Arizona Fall Star selections

The Arizona Fall League is winding down with the championship series coming up this weekend. But last weekend was the 19th annual Fall Stars Game at Sloan Park, spring training home of the Chicago Cubs. The Colorado Rockies were represented by two players: first baseman Charlie Condon and right-handed pitcher Cade Denton. Before the game, […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

Tanner Gordon’s cup of coffee in 2024 turned into confidence in 2025

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2025. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Identity and culture is key for Paul DePodesta and the Rockies

When the Colorado Rockies announced Paul DePodesta as their President of Baseball Operations, I was admittedly a bit upset at the news. After all, he had been out of the sport for 10 years, and there is the argument that the Cleveland Browns are no better off now than when he joined them. Sure, blame […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

Drew Romo is still looking for his spot with the Rockies

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2025. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

What to watch for in the early days of Paul DePodesta’s Rockies rebuild

This week is all about MLB’s General Managers Meeting in Las Vegas. While it’s probably safe to assume there won’t be much action in terms of signings and trades, the GM meeting is generally a space for setting the stage for what will follow in the offseason. Think of it as getting to know someone […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

Rockies Reacts Results: Fans are cautiously optimistic

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Colorado Rockies fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Late last week, after a long and winding search, the Colorado Rockies finally hired their new head of baseball […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

Sam Hilliard bounced on and off the Rockies’ roster in 2025

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2025. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

What does Paul DePodesta bring to the Rockies?

After weeks of leaks, secrecy, and confusion, the Colorado Rockies have finally hired their new head of baseball operations to lead the front office. The Rockies—as always—held their cards close to their chest for the entire search, making no official statements until said search was complete. That statement came on Friday, when the organization announced […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

This Week in Purple: Up, Down, All Around

It’s been quite a busy 48 hours, and a generally chaotic week, for the Rockies! In addition to hiring a PBO, they also made some roster moves that got lost in the shuffle. First, they made a trio of subtractions in the form of Orlando Arcia, Kyle Farmer and Thairo Estrada. Then, they made a […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Rockies Reacts Survey: Grade the PBO hiring

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. We did it, folks. The Rockies finally hired a head of baseball operations! The team officially […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Rockies officially name Paul DePodesta President of Baseball Operations

The Colorado Rockies announced Friday morning that they have named long-time football and baseball executive Paul DePodesta as their new head of baseball operations. Effective immediately, DePodesta will take the title of president of baseball operations. “I have always kept my eye on baseball and this is an incredible opportunity to help make an impact […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Austin Nola was a typical veteran backup catcher cameo

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2025. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

The case for (and against) Warren Schaeffer managing the 2026 Rockies

After a whirlwind week that sent Colorado Rockies fans and media into a bit of a frenzy, the team announced yesterday that they are expecting to hire ‘Moneyball’ analytics guru Paul DePodesta to head up their baseball operations department. According to Mike Klis, DePodesta will be named as the President of Baseball Operations and is […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman wins NL Silver Slugger

This afternoon, Louisville Slugger announced that Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman has won the Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award for catcher in the National League. The 26 year old is the 17th Rockie to earn a Silver Slugger, and it marks the 33rd instance in which a Rockies player has won one. In addition, he […]

4 months ago | 7 reads

Rockies expected to name Paul DePodesta head of baseball operations

Multiple sources—including MLB.com’s Thomas Harding, ESPN’s Jeff Passan, and the New York Post’s Joel Sherman—reported Thursday afternoon that the Colorado Rockies finally have a hire for their open head of baseball operations position. The position has been vacant since the resignation of Bill Schmidt following the end of the 2025 season. The Rockies are known […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

Roansy Contreras didn’t provide much late-season support

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2025. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). […]

4 months ago | 7 reads

The Rockies should sign Zac Gallen

A major lesson from the 2025 World Series is one that the Rockies need to seriously learn: starting pitching is everything. When or — as it more and more feels like — if the Rockies finally hire a general manager/president of baseball operations, it will be a great chance to do something big.  After all […]

4 months ago | 7 reads

Colorado Rockies announce 2026 spring training schedule

Good news, baseball fans! We can now start planning for spring. Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues will open on Friday, February 20, 2026, with all clubs expected to play on Saturday. Rockies spring training specifics The Colorado Rockies will kick off their season on Friday, February 20, in their traditional opening game with their Salt River […]

4 months ago | 9 reads

Martini started strong before departing Colorado in late May

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2025. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Rockies front office search reeks of owner meddling

The Colorado Rockies were expected to name their new head of baseball operations this week. After Bill Schmidt and the organization agreed to part ways in early October, it was announced that Walker Monfort would spearhead the search for an outside hire to lead the organization. After a historically bad season in 2025 that saw […]

4 months ago | 5 reads