Former Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh finds fulfillment in his second chapter as a coach By Kyle Newman April 2, 2026 at 4:40 p.m. "I'm doing what I do now with the same level of tenacity that I once...
Renck: Rockies’ Larry Walker, past greats, optimistic changes will bring fresh start. ‘There is always hope’ By Troy Renck April 2, 2026 at 4:26 p.m. "I desperately hope things change for the Rockies and especially those fans. They deserve it."
Rockies’ top 10 home openers: From Kyle Freeland’s gems to Dante Bichette’s walk-off By Patrick Saunders April 2, 2026 at 2:42 p.m. The Rockies' home opener is Denver's Mardi Gras, and some memorable baseball has been played,...
Rockies and Kyle Freeland beat Blue Jays and Kevin Gausman in duel between Colorado-born pitchers By Patrick Saunders April 1, 2026 at 4:17 p.m. They held a Colorado pitching showcase in Toronto on Thursday afternoon.
850 KOA and Rockies name Zach Goodman, son of Drew Goodman, as new radio voice By Patrick Saunders April 2, 2026 at 8:33 a.m. Zach Goodman is the new voice of baseball on the Rockies radio network.
Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer dominates Rockies, who fall to 1-4 to open season By Patrick Saunders March 31, 2026 at 8:54 p.m. The Rockies were hurt by the loss of starting pitcher Ryan Feltner to an injury...
Rockies wake up, rout Blue Jays 14-5 for rare win in Toronto By Patrick Saunders March 30, 2026 at 8:40 p.m. The Rockies turned Blue Jays fans into boo birds on Monday night at Rogers Centre.
Renck: NFL using replacement refs will penalize players, fans By Troy Renck March 30, 2026 at 4:55 p.m. The NFL has to show some elasticity for the good of the game. The officials...
Rockies, lacking clutch hits, get walked-off, swept in Miami to open the season By Patrick Saunders March 29, 2026 at 5:02 p.m. Would've, could've, should've. That's the sad story of the Rockies' 4-3 walk-off loss to the...
Rockies lose 4-3 to Marlins, open season 0-2 By Patrick Saunders March 28, 2026 at 6:34 p.m. The road remains a Rubik's Cube for the Rockies.
Rockies predictions: 103 losses, joining Washington Senators in MLB infamy | Journal By Patrick Saunders March 28, 2026 at 9:19 a.m. If my informal eight-man panel is correct, the Rockies will join Gil Hodges, Don Lock,...
Rockies lose season opener to Marlins, failing to get key hits By Patrick Saunders March 27, 2026 at 8:43 p.m. The new Rockies performed like the old Rockies in Friday night's season opener in Miami.
Renck: Rockies will be bad, but they will not be boring By Troy Renck March 27, 2026 at 9:27 a.m. "We can’t back down. We are going to relentlessly attack. We might get bloodied. But...
Meet Walker Monfort, the Rockies heir charged with resurrecting Colorado’s flailing MLB franchise By Patrick Saunders March 27, 2026 at 10:47 a.m. "There is no reason why we can’t deliver consistent results and a winning team over...
Keeler: Why this ex-MLB umpire who lives in Colorado says robo umps are chumps By Sean Keeler March 26, 2026 at 4:36 p.m. Memo to Rob Manfred: You can't spell "ABS" without a little "BS" at the end....
Colorado Rockies’ top 10 most intriguing prospects to watch in 2026 By Kyle Newman March 26, 2026 at 3:02 p.m. Following three straight 100-loss seasons that led to a front-office house cleaning, Rockies fans are...
Will Rockies’ Zac Veen or Jordan Beck ever become an All-Star? | Mailbag By Patrick Saunders March 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Zac Veen is an intriguing player because he was a first-round draft choice -- No....
Meet the 2026 Rockies: Roster includes new starters Michael Lorenzen, Tomoyuki Sugano and Jose Quintana By Patrick Saunders March 25, 2026 at 3:19 p.m. The rebuilding, retooled Rockies believe they will be a better team in 2026. They'd better...
Rockies 2026 MLB power rankings tracker entering Opening Day — and Colorado’s not last in all of them By Joe Nguyen March 24, 2026 at 12:58 p.m. Here's a look at various power rankings, including one that doesn't have Colorado dead last.
Rockies announce starting rotation, position players for opening day roster By Kyle Newman March 22, 2026 at 4:15 p.m. The Rockies will lean on veteran starters to start 2026, while the club's hopeful ace-in-waiting...
Renck: Failure, faith, fortitude make Michael Lorenzen a good fit for the Rockies By Troy Renck March 22, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. At 34, Michael Lorenzen is the right arm at the right time, embracing accountability and...
Why Rockies’ Walker Monfort wanted manager Warren Schaeffer to return | Journal By Patrick Saunders March 22, 2026 at 6:02 a.m. In the wake of the Rockies' 119-loss season, why did the club bring back manager...
Venezuelan WBC champion Ezequiel Tovar makes triumphant return to Rockies after ‘goosebump’ moments By Patrick Saunders March 20, 2026 at 8:22 a.m. Pride, joy, tears and goosebumps. Ezequiel Tovar felt all of that when Venezuela beat Team...
U.S. falls short again in WBC final as Venezuela stuns star-studded roster By The Associated Press March 17, 2026 at 10:20 p.m. Team USA's loaded roster wasn't enough to complete the job in the World Baseball Classic...
Rockies’ Kyle Freeland gets franchise-record fifth opening day start By Patrick Saunders March 17, 2026 at 6:52 p.m. The Colorado Kid will start the Rockies' season for the fifth time.
Renck: Rockies’ Ethan Holliday stronger, more passionate to succeed after humbling first season By Troy Renck March 15, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. There will always be heightened awareness of Holliday's progress because of where he was drafted....
Rockies’ Charlie Condon flashes star power but MLB debut not imminent | Journal By Patrick Saunders March 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Star power. The Rockies need it. Charlie Condon looks like he has it.
Can rebuilt Rockies win 70 games in 2026? | Mailbag By Patrick Saunders March 11, 2026 at 5:45 a.m. To reach 70 wins, the Rockies would have to improve by 27 games from their...
Projecting the Rockies’ 26-man roster with big decisions remaining | Journal By Patrick Saunders March 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Multiple factors are running through the baseball brains of Rockies head honchos Paul DePodesta, Josh...
Colorado’s own Griffin Jax humbled by playing for Team USA in WBC: ‘It’s a full circle moment’ By Troy Renck March 10, 2026 at 7:19 p.m. "It is crazy to think about. The 10-year-old boy in me would be so eyes...
Rockies’ rebuild in 2026 depends on Gold Glove performances by Ezequiel Tovar, Brenton Doyle By Patrick Saunders March 8, 2026 at 6:13 a.m. "What happened last year already happened, and we can’t fix it."
Former Rockies ace Jeff Francis is curious about new pitching experiment at Coors Field | Journal By Patrick Saunders March 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The next Rockies pitching experiment has begun, and Jeff Francis has some thoughts.
ESPN ranked the top 100 MLB players — and not a single Rockies player made the list | Journal By Patrick Saunders March 6, 2026 at 9:04 a.m. The Rockies are batting 0 for 100, even before the season's first pitch.
Former Rockies outfielder faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug test, AP source says By The Associated Press March 3, 2026 at 8:45 p.m. Jurickson Profar will lose his $15 million salary for this year as part of a $42...
Renck: What’s new with Rockies pitching staff? Chase Dollander will show you By Troy Renck March 3, 2026 at 4:45 p.m. Despite an awful rookie season, Dollander has ace traits. He has shown an aptitude and...
How a Colorado junior college pitcher made the World Baseball Classic, setting up a chance to face MLB’s best player By Kyle Newman March 3, 2026 at 10:48 a.m. From his dorm in tiny Sterling, Colorado, Ondrej Vank visualized his plan of attack against...
Rockies’ 100-year-old superfan Mabel Miyasaki ‘was a star that shone bright’ | Journal By Patrick Saunders March 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. One photo tells you so much about Mabel Miyasaki.
Can Rockies fix swing-and-whiff offense from disastrous 2025? New hitting coach keeps it simple By Patrick Saunders February 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer envisions the "Go Go Rox" in 2026.
Rockies’ Zac Veen has beefed up, but will he make the roster? | Mailbag By Patrick Saunders February 27, 2026 at 9:52 a.m. Will Zac Veen make the Colorado Rockies' roster after adding 45 pounds of muscle in...
Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado ‘will be a force’ in NL West, Rockies’ Warren Schaeffer says By Patrick Saunders February 24, 2026 at 5:40 p.m. "My expectations are high, and they are high for this group," Arenado said.
Rockies reliever Pierson Ohl to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery By Patrick Saunders February 23, 2026 at 2:51 p.m. Ohl, acquired from Minnesota in a trade in January, had been a limited participant in...
Is Rockies’ prospect Charlie Condon ready to shine with stars from 2024 draft class? | Journal By Patrick Saunders February 21, 2026 at 5:22 p.m. Charlie Condon was part of some illustrious company, and he doesn't plan on getting left...
Rockies’ Kyle Karros wants to be one of the best third basemen in baseball. He’s got the pedigree. By Patrick Saunders February 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Kyle Karros, the Colorado Rockies' young first baseman, doesn't want to be just another guy...
Rockies’ Antonio Senzatela tests fewer-fastballs philosophy in Cactus League opener By Patrick Saunders February 20, 2026 at 6:24 p.m. Antonio Senzatela is Exhibit A for the Rockies' new pitching philosophy.
Rockies’ T.J. Rumfield, out of Triple-A limbo with Yankees, takes his shot at wide-open first base job By Patrick Saunders February 19, 2026 at 4:41 p.m. T.J. Rumfield was a big-league first baseman trapped in Triple-A limbo. At least, that's how he...
Rockies embrace ‘Camp Schaeffer’ as franchise tries new methods to turn things around By Patrick Saunders February 19, 2026 at 11:12 a.m. One thing's for sure: Players are going to get more sleep during their 42-day stint...
Kyle Freeland, Rockies’ new player rep, preparing for labor battle with MLB By Patrick Saunders February 17, 2026 at 2:31 p.m. Kyle Freeland has stepped into the fire.
Rockies’ Kris Bryant ‘in pain every day,’ can’t play baseball but not retiring By Patrick Saunders February 17, 2026 at 2:28 p.m. Kris Bryant has a locker in the Salt River Fields clubhouse, but he's not a...
Tony Clark intends to resign as MLB players’ union head, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms By The Associated Press February 17, 2026 at 2:32 p.m. Clark, 53, is a former All-Star first baseman who became the first player to head...
Rockies’ Tomoyuki Sugano eyes another chance vs. Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani By Patrick Saunders February 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Tomoyuki Sugano wants another shot at Shohei Ohtani.
Rockies’ 10 biggest spring training questions start with pitching By Patrick Saunders February 15, 2026 at 1:38 p.m. With a new front office and coaches in place, Rockies players insist there is a...
Zac Veen’s sobriety leaves room for hope for Rockies career, healthier life | Renck & File By Troy Renck February 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. "I love his new look," assistant hitting coach Jordan Pacheco texted The Post on Friday....
Rockies’ starting rotation competition bolstered by three veteran free agents By Patrick Saunders February 11, 2026 at 8:17 p.m. Bolstered by the acquisition of three veteran free agents -- right-hander Michael Lorenzen and Tomoyuki...
Rockies’ Ryan Feltner goes ‘caveman’ as he returns from injury-marred 2025 season By Patrick Saunders February 11, 2026 at 8:21 p.m. In his quest to become a better, stronger, more accomplished pitcher, Rockies Renaissance man Ryan...
Renck: Kris Bryant looks done in Colorado. That is one of many good things happening for Rockies By Troy Renck February 11, 2026 at 5:35 p.m. "We are not in a state of denial," general manager Josh Byrnes said.
Rockies to sign veteran LHP Jose Quintana, according to report By Patrick Saunders February 11, 2026 at 2:42 p.m. Competition for the Rockies' starting rotation is becoming more intriguing. And older.
Rockies sign RHP Tomoyuki Sugano to 1-year, $5.1 million deal By Patrick Saunders February 10, 2026 at 1:27 p.m. Searching for veteran depth in their starting rotation, the Rockies have agreed to a one-year,...
Colorado Rockies 2026 spring training guide By Patrick Saunders February 7, 2026 at 10:11 a.m. With a rebuilt front office and manager Warren Schaeffer entering his first full season at...
A look at the Colorado Rockies pitching woes ahead of spring training By Patrick Saunders February 8, 2026 at 10:04 a.m. Ahead of Rockies spring training, Denver Post beat reporter Patrick Saunders looks at their pitching...
Breaking down the Rockies’ crowded outfield heading into 2026 spring training By Kyle Newman February 9, 2026 at 9:48 a.m. In a crowded Colorado outfield, spring training will be a proving grounds.
Rockies’ ‘funky, wacky’ starting pitching experiment begins at spring training By Patrick Saunders February 6, 2026 at 9:09 a.m. Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland deserves a medal. Perhaps baseball's equivalent of a Purple Heart.
After Rockies baseball, veteran broadcaster Jerry Schemmel finds another calling | Journal By Patrick Saunders January 31, 2026 at 7:36 p.m. It's hard to keep a good man down, especially when that man keeps picking up...
Rockies make two trades, acquiring infielders T.J. Rumfield and Edouard Julien, and right-hander Pierson Ohl By Patrick Saunders January 28, 2026 at 10:15 p.m. The Rockies made a move toward improving their depth at first base on Wednesday by...
Will Rockies lose 90 games or fewer in 2026? | Mailbag By Patrick Saunders January 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. I really think the Rockies have a shot at losing 90 games or fewer this...
MLB salary cap dispute heats up heading into labor negotiations | Rockies Journal By Patrick Saunders January 25, 2026 at 5:55 a.m. A dark shadow looms as MLB once again nears an economic tipping point.
Rockies’ Hunter Goodman on rebuild entering 2026: ‘We can’t just be happy to be here’ By Patrick Saunders January 24, 2026 at 7:39 p.m. Catcher Hunter Goodman was the Rockies' best player during their terrible 2025 season. At Saturday's...
Rockies’ Todd Helton, Larry Walker getting statues at Coors Field By Patrick Saunders January 24, 2026 at 4:31 p.m. The Rockies' two Hall of Famers will be immortalized at Coors Field.
Rockies trade Bradley Blalock to Marlins for minor leaguer Jake Brooks By Patrick Saunders January 20, 2026 at 4:15 p.m. The Rockies' low-key offseason dealing continued Tuesday when they traded struggling right-hander Bradley Blalock to...
New Rockies’ right-hander Michael Lorenzen says his eight-pitch repertoire will play at Coors Field By Patrick Saunders January 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. What do you say, Michael Lorenzen? How expansive is your repertoire?
Rockies, utility player Willi Castro agree to two-year, $12.8 million deal By Patrick Saunders January 15, 2026 at 5:17 p.m. Willi Castro is the type of player the Rockies were seeking when they began their...
Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes: What’s the difference in jobs? | Rockies Mailbag By Patrick Saunders January 14, 2026 at 5:45 a.m. Denver Post sports writer Patrick Saunders with the latest installment of his Rockies Mailbag.
Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals By David Brandt January 13, 2026 at 1:07 p.m. Arenado is a career .282 hitter and has 353 homers over 13 seasons with the...
Rockies acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy from Diamondbacks for pitching prospect Josh Grosz By Kyle Newman January 11, 2026 at 9:43 a.m. The Rockies swung an in-division trade on Saturday to add to their outfield depth.
Source: Rockies, right-hander Michael Lorenzen agree to one-year deal By Patrick Saunders January 8, 2026 at 11:20 a.m. The Rockies have agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen,...
Rockies add pitching depth with right-hander Keegan Thompson By Patrick Saunders January 7, 2026 at 4:26 p.m. The Rockies continue to troll the waiver wire in an attempt to boost their pitching.
Paul DePodesta counting on new staffers to improve Rockies’ terrible starting pitching By Patrick Saunders January 3, 2026 at 9:25 a.m. The new front-office infrastructure is in place, meetings are being held, ideas are being batted...
Renck & File: Nuggets’ injuries will show why David Adelman is right man for job By Troy Renck January 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. But here's the deal: Of the projected 18 games without Nikola Jokic -- he is...
Rockies prospect forecast: Five players who raised stock in 2025, five players with most to prove in 2026 By Kyle Newman December 26, 2025 at 5:45 a.m. A breakdown of 10 Rockies prospects -- five of whom raised their stock with strong...
Rockies returning coaches Ron Gideon, Andy Gonzalez and Jordan Pacheco for 2026 season By Patrick Saunders December 22, 2025 at 5:05 p.m. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer is filling out his 2026 coaching staff by keeping some familiar...
Chicago White Sox sign Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to 2-year, $34 million deal By Lamond Pope December 21, 2025 at 3:05 p.m. The Chicago White Sox are signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a 2-year, $34 million...
Rockies prospect Braylen Wimmer, back in the cage after brain surgery, eyes continued ascent in 2026 By Kyle Newman December 21, 2025 at 9:23 a.m. Six days removed from brain surgery, Braylen Wimmer went to therapy with his tee.
Jeff Pickler hired by Colorado Rockies as bench coach for manager Warren Schaeffer By Patrick Saunders December 17, 2025 at 5:27 p.m. The Rockies continue to build from without.
Clint Hurdle likely returning to Rockies for 2026, but role undetermined By Patrick Saunders December 17, 2025 at 8:40 a.m. Clint Hurdle will likely work for the Rockies organization in some capacity in 2026.
Rockies hire Ian Levin as assistant general manager By Patrick Saunders December 15, 2025 at 3:40 p.m. The rebuilding Rockies are going to need name tags in their front office, because, as...
Grading The Week: Avalanche need to avoid first-round dogfight vs. Dallas, Quinn Hughes in Stanley Cup Playoffs By Sean Keeler December 13, 2025 at 5:03 p.m. Quinn Hughes just joined the Minnesota Wild? Then it's looking like the Avalanche might need...
Trading Brenton Doyle might have to be part of new direction for Rockies By Patrick Saunders December 13, 2025 at 8:47 a.m. Several fellow scribes approached me to talk about the Rockies in a semi-positive way. The...
Brett Pill, named Rockies new hitting coach, faces big challenge By Patrick Saunders December 12, 2025 at 8:57 p.m. The framework for the Rockies' massive rebuilding project added another support beam on Friday.
Rockies select right-handed reliever RJ Petit with first overall pick in 2025 Rule 5 Draft By Kyle Newman December 10, 2025 at 1:43 p.m. The Rockies made a play for pitching in the 2025 Major League Rule 5 Draft.
Rockies hire Tommy Tanous as assistant general manager under Josh Byrnes By Kyle Newman December 10, 2025 at 12:16 p.m. The Rockies found Josh Byrnes his right-hand man.
Former Rockies manager Walt Weiss earned another shot with Braves By Patrick Saunders December 10, 2025 at 8:11 a.m. Former Rockies manager Walt Weiss became the Braves' manager last week after spending eight seasons...
Rockies ‘reimagining’ their pitching strategy in wake of 2025 disaster By Patrick Saunders December 9, 2025 at 7:27 p.m. Is the piggyback making a comeback? Not necessarily, but the Rockies' new leaders are changing...
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer ‘through the roof’ about team’s new direction By Patrick Saunders December 10, 2025 at 9:33 a.m. Warren Schaeffer is optimistic by nature. Monday afternoon, the Rockies manager was exponentially optimistic.
Rockies looking at possible free agents to fill gaping hole at first base By Patrick Saunders December 8, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. There's a gaping, first-base-sized hole in the Rockies' lineup, and they're spending considerable time at...
How Harvard shaped Paul DePodesta, the Rockies’ new front-office boss By Patrick Saunders December 7, 2025 at 8:59 a.m. People have been trying to pigeonhole Paul DePodesta for 30 years. Number-crunching nerd, dumb jock,...
GM Josh Byrnes joined the Rockies for ‘the challenge’ and to team with Paul DePodesta By Patrick Saunders December 6, 2025 at 8:13 a.m. Why in the name of Shohei Ohtani did Josh Byrnes leave the Dodgers to come...
Rockies Journal: Paul DePodesta, Josh Byrnes face three big tasks as winter meetings begin By Patrick Saunders December 6, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Can the Rockies turn their summer of discontent into a winter of promise?
Renck: Rockies nail it with hiring of GM Josh Byrnes, but it doesn’t mean anything yet. He must prove it. By Troy Renck December 3, 2025 at 5:10 p.m. When a franchise loses 100 games in three consecutive seasons, it gets no benefit of...
Rockies hire Josh Byrnes as new general manager, take him away from Dodgers’ front office By Patrick Saunders December 3, 2025 at 4:34 p.m. With the Rockies, Josh Byrnes will work under Paul DePodesta, Colorado's new president of baseball...
Rockies name Nicky Schmidt senior VP, chief revenue and strategy officer By Patrick Saunders December 1, 2025 at 5:35 p.m. Schmidt comes to Colorado after more than 14 years working in the Cleveland Guardians front...
Renck & File: Rockies’ Paul DePodesta keeping Warren Schaeffer looks bad. But here’s why it makes sense By Troy Renck November 29, 2025 at 5:45 a.m. Until the Rockies become adept at draft and development, it does not matter who is...