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Senzatela brings heat in extended outing for Rockies' workmanlike bullpen

March 29, 2026

MIAMI -- The Rockies took Antonio Senzatela out of their starting rotation late in the 2025 season, but they considered restoring him in ‘26, when he showed up to spring camp with a more diverse pitch mix. But Senzatela demonstrated on Sunday afternoon that he’s fine in whatever role. “I

Condon quickly establishing himself with mindset, bat in Triple-A

March 29, 2026

MIAMI -- Charlie Condon arrived at Triple-A Albuquerque looking to make friends with his surroundings.

‘Doing what I do, which is damage’: Rumfield hits first career HR

March 28, 2026

MIAMI -- Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield felt the support of a significant number of fans at loanDepot Park on Saturday afternoon. “Too many to name – everybody is here,” Rumfield said. “I had one teammate from Virginia Tech who texted me and told me he was coming, and I

Rockies show how they plan to live and die by aggressiveness in 2026

March 28, 2026

MIAMI -- Juan Mejia pugnaciously strolling off the mound after escaping an eight-inning jam by striking out the Marlins’ Owen Caissie in Friday night’s season opener could be interpreted as the first impression of a promised new era of Rockies baseball. Mejia’s strong arm made an impression late last season.

Moniak (right index finger sprain) placed on 10-day injured list

March 27, 2026

MIAMI -- What was thought to be a minor pain in his right index finger during Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak’s last Cactus League appearance turned out to be a sprain that landed him on the 10-day injured list to start the season. Moniak, who hit .270 with 24 home runs

Rockies-Marlins Opening Day FAQ, lineups (7:10 p.m. ET)

March 27, 2026

The Rockies and Marlins, Major League Baseball’s 1993 expansion franchises, will begin their 34th seasons with contrasting expectations. The Marlins, who saw a 17-win improvement in 2025 and didn’t get eliminated from the postseason until a handful of games remained, believe they will take that next step and shock the

Tovar supporting Colorado kids with donation for every double

March 26, 2026

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Rockies' Opening Day roster nears final form: Updated prediction

March 24, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The roster for Friday’s season opener at Miami is almost set. One bench role is yet to be determined, as outfielder-infielder Tyler Freeman nurses a back injury, and most of the bullpen has not been announced. Chase Dollander, Kyle Karros, TJ Rumfield, Ryan Ritter, Zach Agnos, GJ

Predictions for Rockies in 2026 after offseason full of changes

March 23, 2026

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Strong springs score Karros, Rumfield Opening Day spots with Rockies

March 22, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies challenged third baseman Kyle Karros and first baseman TJ Rumfield to prove themselves this spring, and both were rewarded with Opening Day roster spots, manager Warren Schaeffer announced on Sunday.

Holliday shines, Arguelles shows off his arm in Rockies' Spring Breakout

March 21, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Highlights from the Rockies’ 10-3 loss to the Diamondbacks in Saturday evening’s Spring Breakout:

Here’s the Rockies’ Spring Breakout roster

March 21, 2026

Rockies and Diamondbacks prospects walk the path to the Majors together. They share Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, meaning from the moment they turn pro, they are more likely to oppose each other in games on the backfields. They oppose each other at most Minor League stops and even

Senzatela open to any role with Rox -- but rotation spot could be in reach

March 21, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Whether it was during his two innings in the Rockies’ 9-3 win over the Padres on Friday night, or in the bullpen for 10-15 extra pitches after he left the game, right-hander Antonio Senzatela’s night went exactly the same. He was not touched.

Rockies stay connected on mound with coach calling pitches from dugout

March 20, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman turned his head toward the first-base dugout during the first inning on Thursday to watch pitching coach Alon Leichman flash either signs of the future or -- if you are a baseball traditionalist -- signals that civilization is speeding off the rails. Leichman

Rockies-Marlins Opening Day starters: Freeland vs. Alcantara

March 20, 2026

The lights will soon shine bright for Opening Night in the Magic City, when the Marlins host the Rockies for the first ever Friday night season opener in loanDepot park history on March 27. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Toeing the rubber will be two of the

Back with Rockies, Tovar hoping to spread joy of World Baseball Classic title

March 20, 2026

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Standout spring has Rumfield set for potential Opening Day start -- and MLB debut

March 20, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- These could be nervous final days of Spring Training for Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield. But Rumfield has tried nerves before, and they didn’t work for him -- not the way being quiet and controlled is working this spring.

Rockies see top prospects Condon, Carrigg take next steps in solid spring

March 19, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes sees the end of Major League camp participation for prospects Charlie Condon and Cole Carrigg as another step in both of their bright futures. “Both of those guys had really good camps,” Byrnes said.

Here's how Goodman's swing decisions can take him to elite level

March 18, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Receiving an All-Star Game invitation last year made Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman hungry for more.

Explore Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies

March 18, 2026

As Rockies team photographer Kyle Cooper prepares for games at Coors Field, there is one “player” he takes time to account for -- the Rocky Mountain sky from which, as John Denver so famously sang, fire rains. “There were a couple of apps over the last nine seasons working at

In pursuit of final rotation spot, Feltner, Dollander learning lessons along the way

March 17, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- With the Rockies’ fifth rotation spot down to right-handers Ryan Feltner and Chase Dollander, it would have helped for either -- or both -- to have dominated on Tuesday against the Mariners.

Freeland draws franchise-record 5th Opening Day start for new-look Rockies

March 17, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Last May 8, the Rockies swallowed their 30th loss in 36 games and left-handed pitcher Kyle Freeland held off tears long enough to give fans a message: “Keep believing in us … keep ridin’.”

Beck's prep for '26 all about controlling the chaos

March 13, 2026

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Feltner experiments in-game as he battles for rotation spot

March 10, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – For Rockies right-handed pitcher Ryan Feltner, some pitches are thrown in a Spring Training vacuum. Those deliveries have a purpose that has little to do with the immediate result, which on Tuesday was a three-run homer by the Reds’ P.J. Higgins in the Rockies’ 8-1 loss. It

Vodnik brings fans behind the scenes with content from the Classic

March 10, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rockies right-hander Victor Vodnik casually mentioned to special front-office assistant Vinny Castilla that his mother was born in Mexico City. It led to Vodnik being named to Team Mexico for the World Baseball Classic.