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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 World Baseball Classic is in full swing, and the Rockies have a number of players […]
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The Colorado Rockies provided the following medical updates on Monday morning: Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
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In his first spring training action of 2026, Kyle Freeland faced the daunting task of pitching against Team USA in an exhibition game on March 4. He gave up a solo homer to Aaron Judge in a two-hit, one-strikeout performance in one inning. Today, Freeland and the Rockies (8-6-1) will take part in his first […]
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Game No. 1: Dominican Republic (República Dominicana) at Israel (מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל) Venue: loanDepot Park — Miami, Florida, USA First Pitch: 10:00 AM MDT TV: FS1 Radio: MLB Audio; Sirius XM Lineups: Game No. 2: Colombia (República de Colombia) at Panama (República de Panamá) Venue: Hiram Bithorn Stadium — San Juan, Puerto Rico First Pitch: 10:00 […]
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Bullpens are funny things. They can be invisible when everything is working and painfully obvious when they’re not. Over the course of a long season, though, they quietly shape the outcome of dozens of games. And for a rebuilding team like the Colorado Rockies, they matter more than ever. The Rockies’ bullpen in 2025 was… not great. […]
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Scottsdale, Ariz. — Matt Buschmann, like many coaches, is new to the Colorado Rockies in 2026. He came to the Rockies after working for both the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants, and has been making his mark on the team right out of the gate. “I learned a ton [in my previous positions],” […]
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After beating the Dodgers last night 6-4 at Camelback Ranch, the Rockies will look to take the momentum back home to Salt River Fields this afternoon. RHP Eiberson Castellano (0-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his first Cactus League start this afternoon after making two other relief appearances. In total, Castellano has thrown four innings and allowed […]
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Game No. 1: Colombia (República de Colombia) at Cuba (República de Cuba) Venue: Hiram Bithorn Stadium — San Juan, Puerto Rico First Pitch: 10:00 AM MDT TV: FS2 Radio: MLB Audio; Sirius XM Lineups: Game No. 2: The Netherlands (Nederland) at Dominican Republic (República Dominicana) Venue: loanDepot Park — Miami, Florida, USA First Pitch: 10:00 […]
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The last two seasons have been filled with MLB debuts for Colorado Rockies pitchers, including a trio of young relievers who have made an impact late in games: Seth Halvorsen, Zach Agnos and Juan Mejia. Halvorsen debuted in August 2024, while Agnos and Mejia both debuted in 2025. Of the three, Mejia made the biggest […]
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This evening in the Colorado Rockies first night game of 2026, they headed home with a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. For game highlights, click here. Postgame video of manager Warren Schaeffer was not available, but here’s starting pitcher Zach Agnos: Sean Sullivan commented on his performance: And here’s Brenton Doyle on being […]
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After five straight spring training losses, including one in the Team USA exhibition, the Colorado Rockies got back in the win column against the Athletics, riding an 11-run explosion from the offense. Front and center in those fireworks was spring standout T.J. Rumfield, who notched three runs including a solo HR (his fourth of camp). […]
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Game No. 1: Colombia (República de Colombia) at Canada Venue: Hiram Bithorn Stadium — San Juan, Puerto Rico First Pitch: 9:00 AM MST TV: FS2 Radio: MLB Audio; Sirius XM Lineups: RHP Julio Tehran vs RHP Michael Soroka Game No. 2: Nicaragua (República de Nicaragua) at The Netherlands (Nederland) Venue: loanDepot Park — Miami, Florida, […]
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Every spring training has roster battles. That part isn’t new. What feels different about Rockies camp this year is who is competing — and why. When ‘veteran presence’ replaces production Last year, many roster decisions felt tied to something other than baseball performance. Several spots went to players whose value was often described in terms of ‘veteran presence’ or ‘clubhouse […]
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We’re about halfway through spring training, which means position battles are heating up. Earlier this week, we asked who you thought had the best chance to break camp with the Rockies, and you answered! The vast majority of you believe that newly-acquired first baseman TJ Rumfield has the best chance of doing just that. Rumfield […]
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Today, this Colorado Rockies soundly defeated The Athletics 11-6. For game highlights, click here. I was unable to download manager Warren Schaeffer’s comments, so here’s Chase Dollander: Brett Sullivan had quite a day: And here’s Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros (who gave us some “Karro’s taco’s): And, finally, please enjoy five minutes of Rockies highlights: […]
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It’s been a little bit of a tougher week for the Colorado Rockies in the pitching department this past week. Offense across the league has been making an impact in the Arizona weather, and Rockies pitching has fallen into some old traps as they try to work through new pitches and find command. Chase Dollander […]
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Despite a dramatic midseason battle for first, the NL East was fairly clear cut for most of last season. At the end of May, the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets were tied in a dead-heat, and the Miami Marlins, Atlanta Braves, and Washington Nationals had all started a downward trend out of contention. By […]
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Today the World Baseball Classic’s group stage enters full swing as pool play games kick off in Houston, Miami, and San Juan. Not counting the 3:00 AM MST match between Japan and Chinese Taipei—which was included in yesterday’s game thread—and including tomorrow’s 3:00 AM match, there are eight World Baseball Classic games today! Game No. […]
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In 2025, Colorado Rockies starters had a combined 6.65 ERA, more than a full run higher than the next-worst Washington Nationals. It would be difficult to exaggerate how poorly this group performed over the past few seasons. But it’s a new day. The rotation enters 2026 having taken steps designed, not only to stop the […]
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In 2025, 13 different Rockies made their MLB debuts. The list includes Of the 13, eight were sent back down to Triple-A Albuquerque for performance issues or as part of rehab assignments for injuries or bereavement (Agnos). While it’s not unusual to yo-yo a bit in the course of an MLB player’s development, for the […]
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There’s been a exercise sweeping the internet this week that involved comparing someone’s actual career history with what it would look like on LinkedIn. Here’s a case in point: (The Nolan Arenado one cracks me up.) So here’s tonight’s challenge for the Purple Row Night Owls: Give us your best Colorado Rockies “reality” and “LinkedIn” […]
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Game No. 1: Australia (ɐı̣ןɐɹʇsnⱯ) at Czechia (Česká) Venue: Tokyo Dome — Tokyo, Japan Australia looks to keep the momentum going after their exciting shutout victory over Chinese Taipei yesterday in which former Rockies farmhand Robbie Perkins and young Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana both hit home runs. Meanwhile, Czechia looks to rebound after […]
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The Colorado Rockies lost to the Milwaukee Brewers today, 10-8. For more details, click here. And now to the postgame comments. First, here’s manager Warren Schaeffer: Starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen weighed in before heading out to play for Team Italy in the WBC: And, finally, Tyler Freeman discussed his return to action: Please keep in […]
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Today the Rockies announced their 2026 Spring Breakout roster. Since it began in the 2024 season, Spring Breakout is meant to pit the top prospects, regardless of level, against those of another organization. This year the Rockies top prospects will be facing off against those of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, March 21st at 5:00 […]
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After being treated to yesterday’s Rockies vs Team USA exhibition match to kick off the World Baseball Classic, the Colorado Rockies will be hosting the Milwaukee Brewers at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in a return to regular spring training match-ups. Many of the Rockies’ players participating in the World Baseball Classic have departed […]
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