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I spoke to a #Rockies official this morning who emphatically says that that a report that the club blocked Kris Bryant from attending a #Cubs 2016 World Series reunion "isn't true."
January 17, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Chad MacDonald joins previous colleagues Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes in the #Rockies front office
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Chad MacDonald joins former colleagues DePodesta, Byrnes in Rox front office
DENVER – Longtime baseball executive Chad MacDonald has joined the Rockies as special assistant, player personnel. MacDonald’s highlights included working with the Diamondbacks (2006-10) when new Rock...
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January 17, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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New #Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen and pitching coach Alon Leichman have bonded over new-age training -- and their healthy strategy debates.
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For Lorenzen, joining Rox brings pitching connection full-circle
DENVER -- Right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen and pitching coach Alon Leichman bonded nearly a decade ago over the art and science of “movement discipline.” The art and science of pitching, however,...
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January 16, 2026 at 3:18 AM
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Dominican shortstop Richard De Los Santos is a gem as the #Rockies open the international signing period.
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Rox ink exciting young SS De Los Santos as int'l signing period opens
It’s a new era of Rockies baseball with Paul DePodesta at the helm as the club’s president of baseball operations. For any organization seeking sustained success, a surefire way to maintain a competit...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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Like his new team, the #Rockies, Jake McCarthy is trying to make a turnaround.
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Like the Rox, McCarthy is ready for a turnaround
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January 14, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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Once a glitch, now a feature:
Righty Jimmy Herget has a home with the #Rockies
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Once a Glitch, now a feature: Herget making a home with Rox
DENVER -- Rockies right-hander Jimmy Herget spent much of his career a cool secret. Using a delivery that begins with a shrug and finishes with a snap to throw pitches that flutter before darting away...
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January 11, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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#Rockies acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy in a trade with #Dbacks
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Rockies add outfield depth by acquiring McCarthy from D-backs
DENVER -- The Rockies added speed and versatility to the outfield by acquiring Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks for Minor League right-hander Josh Grosz on Saturday morning. The left-handed-hitting...
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January 11, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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#Rockies make a rare pickup of a free-agent starter, add veteran righty Michael Lorenzen on a one-year contract.
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Rockies adding veteran RHP Lorenzen on 1-year deal (source)
DENVER -- Veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen has agreed to help the Rockies reimagine their pitching plans. According to Major League sources, Lorenzen has agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract...
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January 8, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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#Rockies claim versatile righty Keegan Thompson off waivers.
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Rox claim versatile righty Thompson off waivers from Reds
DENVER – The Rockies added to their right-handed pitching versatility by claiming Keegan Thompson off waivers from Cincinnati on Wednesday. Thompson, 30, posted a 3.64 ERA in 104 appearances (23 start...
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January 8, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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The #Rockies have reached a Minor League deal with C-INF Jack O'Dowd, who hit .333 with 22 HRs and 91 RBIs with the Billings Mustangs in the Pioneer League. The HR and RBI totals are team records, and he was a postseason all-star. Jack is son of former Rox GM Dan O'Dowd. (TOConnellSports.)
December 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Sources: #Rockies hire former #Twins and #Reds coach Jeff Pickler as their new bench coach.
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Rox bringing in Jeff Pickler to serve as Schaeffer's bench coach (sources)
DENVER – Former Twins and Reds coach Jeff Pickler will join the Rockies as bench coach under manager Warren Schaeffer, according to Major League sources. An announcement was expected sometime Wednesda...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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#Rockies Beat Newsletter: New pitching coach Alon Leichman is more than ready for the challenge at Coors Field. He details his thoughts.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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#Rockies hire former #Mets executive Ian Levin as assistant GM
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Rockies hire former Mets exec Levin as assistant GM
DENVER -- Ian Levin, who spent 20 years in various capacities with the Mets, eventually rising to vice president and assistant general manager, will join the Rockies as an assistant general manager. T...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Why Brett Pill might be the right person to revamp the #Rockies offense
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Rockies tap Pill to spark offensive turnaround as next hitting coach
DENVER – Brett Pill, hired as the Rockies’ new hitting coach Friday after spending the past six years working with Dodgers Minor League batters, has many issues to help correct after Colorado’s 43-119...
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December 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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New hires show that the #Rockies are "reimagining" their pitching philosophy.
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With new GM Byrnes and coaching overhaul, Rox on path to 'reimagining' pitching philosophy
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Rockies have often found themselves pitching against two foes -- their opponent and their own hitter-friendly atmosphere. With the exception of a couple of notable cases, the stra...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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(Sources) Embracing innovation, the #Rockies are set to hire Alon Leichman as their new pitching coach
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Embracing innovation, Rockies to hire Leichman as pitching coach (sources)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Rockies’ new pitching coach will be Alon Leichman, according to Major League sources. Leichman served as assistant pitching coach for the Marlins last season and held the same pos...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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The #Rockies waived 1B Warming Bernabel and he opted for free agency. What does this mean at first base? Will it soon be Charlie Condon time?
Headed to Orlando for the Winter Meetings. It'll be fun following how the new regime builds the team.

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Rockies waive 1B Bernabel after solid rookie campaign
DENVER -- The Rockies on Saturday parted ways with first baseman Warming Bernabel, who debuted in 2025 and earned National League Player of the Week honors his first full week. Bernabel, 23, a $900,00...
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December 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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#Rockies waive former top pick catcher Drew Romo, who was claimed by the Orioles, and righty Anthony Molina, who was claimed by the #Braves.
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Rockies waive former high pick Romo, Molina
DENVER -- The stop-and-start development of switch-hitting catcher Drew Romo, selected by the Rockies 35th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, will continue -- with the Orioles, who claimed him off waivers...
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December 6, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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New #Rockies executives give their early thoughts on the organization's makeover.
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Byrnes, DePodesta set course for Rockies' organizational makeover
DENVER -- When new Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta was working in the front office of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns but considering a return to baseball, he thought he would seek ...
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December 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Josh Byrnes returns to the #Rockies as general manager.
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Byrnes returns to Rockies as new GM after success with Dodgers
DENVER -- Josh Byrnes’ oversight of the Dodgers’ successful scouting and player development operation over the last 11 years led to his hiring as the new general manager of the Rockies on Wednesday. R...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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#Rockies LHP prospect Welinton Herrera honed his slider in the @MLBazFallLeague. Also, Fall League honors and news in pitching development.
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Fast-rising Rox prospect sharpens slider in Fall League
DENVER – In an organization that has regularly made ready-or-not calls to its pitching prospects, Rockies No. 19 prospect Welinton Herrera pitched in the Arizona Fall League like a guy who just might ...
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November 15, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Changes in #Rockies player development: They have parted ways with pitching strategist Flint Wallace, Minor League pitching coordinator Doug Linton and Triple-A @ABQTopes pitching coach Chris Michalak, plus High-A @spokaneindians hitting coach Trevor Burmeister.
November 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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In embracing the new era of #Rockies baseball, owner Dick Monfort sees parallels in his own life.
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In embracing Rockies' new guard, Monfort sees parallel in his past
DENVER -- At the center of Thursday morning’s press conference at Coors Field was Paul DePodesta, the Rockies’ new president of baseball operations. To his right was Walker Monfort, the new executive ...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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In embracing the new era of #Rockies baseball, owner Dick Monfort sees parallels in his own life.
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In embracing Rockies' new guard, Monfort sees parallel in his past
DENVER -- At the center of Thursday morning’s press conference at Coors Field was Paul DePodesta, the Rockies’ new president of baseball operations. To his right was Walker Monfort, the new executive ...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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New baseball operations president Paul DePodesta says the #Rockies have more analytical tools than people think. The goal is setting procedures to use it successfuly.
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DePodesta already digging in on how to improve Rockies' reputation
LAS VEGAS -- The Rockies’ acknowledge being behind other clubs in the use of modern baseball information. But their reputation -- which practically says Old Hoss Radbourn had better analytics when he ...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM