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Thomas Harding

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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

Thomas Harding

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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

Thomas Harding

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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

Thomas Harding

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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

Thomas Harding

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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

Thomas Harding

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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

Thomas Harding

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Paul DePodesta touches on the strengths of the #Rockies organization, and how he plans to improve the talent level
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New baseball ops boss DePodesta shares his vision for Rockies in 2026

LAS VEGAS – New Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta has immediate assignments of hiring a general manager and a field manager, plus setting policies to revamp information gathering...

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November 12, 2025 at 3:24 AM

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Paul DePodesta visits MLB Network to discuss his new role with the #Rockies
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Paul DePodesta reacts to new role with Rockies | 11/11/2025

Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta joins Hot Stove to talk about his new role with the team, the 2026 season and more

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November 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM

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"A sucker for challenges": Paul DePodesta discusses his new post with the #Rockies
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'A sucker for challenges,' DePodesta shares thoughts on joining Rockies

LAS VEGAS -- Paul DePodesta couldn’t bear to watch the wildest and most glorious night in Rockies history. Working for the Padres in 2007, DePodesta followed the classic 13-inning Game 163 showdown fr...

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November 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Thomas Harding

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Former #Rockies LHP Jorge De La Rosa inducted in the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame.
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De La Rosa picks Rockies jersey for Mexican HOF induction

LAS VEGAS -- Left-handed pitcher Jorge De La Rosa, the Rockies’ career leader in wins, was inducted into the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday. He was surprised to be elected on t...

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November 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM

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New #Rockies baseball ops president Paul DePodesta is not the type to cut corners while restructuring a team, peers say
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DePodesta not the type to cut corners in rebuild, peers say

DENVER -- If patience with a process can produce phenomenal results, longtime baseball executive J.P. Ricciardi believes, Paul DePodesta can overcome set-in challenges and build a winner with the Rock...

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November 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM

Thomas Harding

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I am told the #Rockies are progressing through initial interviews in their search for a new baseball operations head. The team is not releasing names of interviewees. Background on the search:
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Rockies look to revamp with next baseball operations leader

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October 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM

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Bill Schmidt steps down as GM, and the #Rockies will do a full search for their baseball operations leader for the first time since 1999.
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Schmidt steps down as GM, Rockies begin external search for new head of baseball ops

DENVER -- The Rockies announced that they are immediately beginning an “external search” for a new head of their baseball operations on Wednesday, while announcing that Bill Schmidt has stepped down f...

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October 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM

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Mickey Moniak came to the #Rockies with something to prove. Has he ever. www.mlb.com/news/mickey-...

Moniak (2 HRs, 5 RBIs) came to Rox with something to prove -- and has he ever

SAN DIEGO -- The first day of a mostly ill-fated series at Petco Park, Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak had two baseball bats -- one pink, one blue -- leaned against a wall near his locker. Was this a...

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September 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM

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Drew Romo addresses his throwing issue and puts on the gear for the #Rockies
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Romo solves throwing issue, puts on the gear for Rox

SAN DIEGO -- Rookie Drew Romo spent nearly two weeks as the third catcher on a Rockies team that needed just two. The only times he donned a mask was to warm up a pitcher between innings, when fans we...

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September 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM

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Crim's fairy tale swing leads to a happy ending for the #Rockies
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Crim makes Rockies grin with homer for his first big league hit

SAN DIEGO -- This time, Blaine Crim nailed this first impression. Crim joined the Rockies on Friday and socked his first Major League hit -- a three-run home run in the fourth inning of a 4-2 victory ...

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September 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM

Thomas Harding

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#Rockies righty Chase Dollander is using the lessons of his rookie year to fuel him for 2026
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Rocky rookie year can't shake Dollander's confidence as he eyes 2026 breakthrough

SAN DIEGO -- The feeling that Rockies rookie right-hander Chase Dollander has carried through his pitching life officially dawned on him Monday night on the mound at Dodger Stadium. "I’m the best pitc...

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September 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM

Thomas Harding

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Warren Schaeffer manages the #Rockies with a teaching philosophy and a focus beyond 2025
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As Rox match 2023 loss record, focus is on process, growth beyond '25

DENVER -- Interim manager Warren Schaeffer looks at his team’s record the only way one can look at a 40-103 record after Sunday afternoon’s 8-1 loss to the Padres at Coors Field. But it’s his job to l...

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September 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Thomas Harding

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Rookie Tanner Gordon outduels #Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani as he tries to establish a role in the future #Rockies rotation
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