Romo continues to make strong impression at Spring Breakout
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- On Saturday morning, Rockies manager Bud Black said the team's No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline -- catcher Drew Romo -- had made an impression in Major League camp. During the Spring Breakout game against the Diamondbacks -- a 3-1 loss at Salt River Fields at Talking
LIVE: D-backs-Rockies Spring Breakout
On Saturday, March 16, the Diamondbacks and Rockies will meet at the facility the teams share in Scottsdale, Ariz., in Spring Breakout, a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. The D-backs rode a wave of young talent last year to a surprising berth in the World
Rockies' No. 8 prospect is embracing defensive flexibility
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Ranking the 10 best Spring Breakout rosters
The 2024 MLB Pipeline preseason Farm System Rankings were published Friday night, giving fans an idea of how the young talent of each organization lines up. Supporters for all 30 clubs will get a closer look at the next generation of stars this week during MLB's inaugural Spring Breakout --
Fearless and focused: Jorge's journey from Cuba to Rockies prospect
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Shortstop Dyan Jorge wasn't hard to miss when he played for various Cuban youth national teams. He was younger and smaller than everyone else. But, he made himself impossible to miss. The Rockies followed Jorge from around age 12 and signed him to a club-record $2.8 million
Rule 5 pick Molina learning about MLB life from Rox starters
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The leap to the Majors is not easy, but Rockies right-handed pitcher Anthony Molina is keeping it simple. He throws a fastball and a changeup, both for strikes. As for all the rest, he has a chance because he listens well. The Rockies selected Molina, 22, from
Hill fully embracing new role, showing signs of lights-out reliever
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It may not be long until Rockies right-handed relief prospect Jaden Hill can face a star and be able to fall back on more than just facing the guy in a video game. On Sunday, the Brewers’ Christian Yelich came to life. Hill struck him out on
Bond among prospects has Rockies' camp looking ahead -- and back to '07
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- In 2004, the Rockies lost 94 games. The '05 season was just as bad, with 95 losses and a last-place finish. In '06, there were nine fewer defeats, but they still finished near the cellar of the NL West. But during all of this, some serious bats
Why Dollander wants to be no one but himself
This story was excerpted from the Rockies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies might have the next Jacob deGrom. Just don’t expect him to emulate the two-time Cy Young Award winner. “I’m my
High-A Rockies affiliate pays tribute to King Carl Maxey
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Here's the Rockies' 2024 Spring Breakout roster
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Sunday’s Rockies-Dodgers Cactus League contest at Camelback Ranch quickly became one only a father of a Rockies prospect from the opposing dugout could love. A lopsided early score threatened to turn an eventual result that was already academic into one that would be forgotten before it hit
Here are the Rockies' 2024 Top 30 prospects
Over the years, the Rockies would probably readily admit to having a strength in developing hitters. Pitchers? Not so much. The construction of this year’s Top 30 for the organization points to it being more of the same. It’s a bat-heavy list -- 12 of the top 13 are hitters
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Beck's poise and flair standing out at Rockies camp
This story was excerpted from Thomas Harding's Rockies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies are taking more reps to see how close potential power-hitting outfielder Jordan Beck is to the Majors. Beck, 21,
Karros vs. Karros, and it's all caught on dad's video
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A Sunday afternoon full of photo ops and family moments was almost over when Rockies prospect Kyle Karros realized it was just another baseball game. And another opportunity for him to be surreptitiously videotaped by his father.
Relaxed Romo making the most of Rox camp
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- On an easily forgotten midgame play Friday against the Diamondbacks, Rockies catching prospect Drew Romo foreshadowed that this just might be a more carefree Spring Training than last. Arizona had a runner at third base in a close game -- an eventual 3-0 Rockies win. Romo leaped
Montgomery relishing 'big expectations' at Rox camp
This story was excerpted from Thomas Harding's Rockies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies outfield prospect Benny Montgomery’s extended 2023 energized him for '24. Colorado’s top pick in 2021 out of Red Land High
Toglia, Goodman show off power with back-to-back homers
PHOENIX -- Rockies manager Bud Black’s message is that playing time is available for younger players swinging well, so Michael Toglia and Hunter Goodman sent their own messages during the second inning on Sunday afternoon. Toglia, a 2018 first-round Draft pick who has seen Major League time the last two
Relief prospect Hill brings the heat in spring debut
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies right-handed relief prospect Jaden Hill’s fastball reached 99.2 mph on Saturday afternoon. Was it his first trip on the fast lane to the Majors? The Rockies drafted Hill in the second round in 2021 out of LSU, even though he had Tommy John surgery on his
Rox top OF prospects making big strides in spring
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies outfield prospect Jordan Beck, ranked 81st on the MLB Pipeline Top 100, had answers that are always right. During a situational hitting drill on a practice field behind the main grounds of Salt River Fields at Talking Stick -- before Saturday’s 6-2 loss to the D-backs
Fernandez ready to prove himself in Spring Training
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Ohio State coach named son after friend Todd Helton
MESA, Ariz. -- According to Ohio State baseball coach Bill Mosiello, one of the greatest signs of respect you can show someone who has positively impacted your life is naming your children after them. That’s why, upon learning of his third son’s impending arrival, Mosiello had no hesitation in honoring
Two lefty prospects in line for a big league chance with Rox
This story was excerpted from Thomas Harding's Rockies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Left-handed pitching prospects Joe Rock and Carson Palmquist hope to be part of the answer to the question that has hung