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Colorado Rockies Select 16 Players in the Second and Final Day of the 2026 First-Year Player Draft

Rockies select five high school players, their most in a single draft since 2019
July 12, 2026

SCOTTSDALE – On the second and final day of Major League Baseball’s 2026 First-Year Player Draft, the Colorado Rockies selected 16 total players from rounds 5-20. Of the 21 total players selected by Colorado in the Draft, 16 were from the collegiate ranks and five were selected out of high

Colorado Rockies Select Five Players on Day One of the 2026 First-Year Player Draft

Rockies select five college players with their five picks, including two catchers and two pitchers
July 11, 2026

SCOTTSDALE – On the first day of Major League Baseball’s 2026 First-Year Player Draft, the Colorado Rockies selected five total players, all hailing from the collegiate ranks, including two catchers, two pitchers and one infielder. Below is a pick-by-pick breakdown of the Rockies’ Saturday selections: SS Tyler Bell - Round

Hunter Goodman Named to the 2026 National League All-Star Team

Catcher Named to Second Consecutive Mid-Summer Classic
July 4, 2026

DENVER – Major League Baseball announced today the full rosters for the 2026 All-Star Game, including Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman, his second consecutive All-Star selection. The 26-year-old is one of two Rockies catchers in franchise history to be named to the NL team, along with Elias Díaz (2023), and the

Rockies First Baseman TJ Rumfield Named National League Rookie of the Month for Second Consecutive Month

First Player in Franchise History to Earn Honor in Back-to-Back Months
July 3, 2026

DENVER — Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield has been named the National League Rookie of the Month for June, as announced today by Major League Baseball. It is the second-straight Rookie of the Month honor for Rumfield, the first player to win National League Rookie of the Month in

Rockies First Baseman TJ Rumfield Named May's National League Rookie of the Month

June 3, 2026

ANAHEIM — Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield has been named the National League Rookie of the Month for May, as announced today by Major League Baseball. Rumfield, 26, appeared in 25 games for the Rockies during the month, slashing .310/.400/.483 with 13 runs scored, three doubles, four home runs

Colorado Rockies Announce 2025 Minor League Award Winners

Awards announced on the first day of Rockies Minor League Camp
March 2, 2026

SCOTTSDALE - The Colorado Rockies announced today that infielder/outfielder Roldy Brito has been named the 2025 Doug Million Minor League Player of the Year. Additionally, left-handed pitcher Konner Eaton has been named the Rockies’ Rick Matthews Minor League Pitcher of the Year, while Physical Performance Manager Trevor Swartz has been

Colorado Rockies Announce Full Player Development Staff for the 2026 Season

February 17, 2026

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today the coaching staffs for all of their Minor League affiliates for the 2026 season, as well as the club’s player development staff. At Triple-A Albuquerque, Pedro Lopez will again take the top step for his fourth season as manager and sixth season with

Colorado Rockies Finalize Major League Coaching Staff

January 13, 2026

The Colorado Rockies have finalized their 2026 Major League coaching staff, naming Doug Bernier first base coach. He will also oversee outfield defense and baserunning. Bernier, 45, spent the 2024-25 seasons as the Rockies Minor League field coordinator after two seasons as the club’s defensive coordinator overseeing infield and outfield

Colorado Rockies Name Ian Levin Assistant General Manager

December 15, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have named Ian Levin assistant general manager. He joins General Manager Josh Byrnes, Assistant General Manager Tommy Tanous and Pitching Director Matt Daniels as new front office hires under President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta. “Ian brings a proven record of

Colorado Rockies Name Tommy Tanous as Assistant General Manager

December 12, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have named Tommy Tanous as assistant general manager. In this role, Tanous will focus primarily on scouting and player development. “We’re thrilled to have Tommy join our front office,” said President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta. “Tommy brings a wealth of

Colorado Rockies Name Josh Byrnes General Manager

December 8, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have named Josh Byrnes as the club’s general manager. In this role, Byrnes will be involved in overseeing all aspects of baseball operations while reporting to President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta. “I’m incredibly excited to be able to bring Josh

Colorado Rockies Name Warren Schaeffer Full-Time Manager

November 24, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that Warren Schaeffer has been named the club’s manager. Schaeffer had been serving as interim manager since May 11, 2025, and will now assume the role on a full-time basis. He becomes the eighth full-time manager in club history. Schaeffer, 40, has been

Colorado Rockies Name Paul DePodesta President of Baseball Operations

DePodesta becomes fifth head of baseball operations in team history
November 7, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that Paul DePodesta has been named the club’s president of baseball operations, effective immediately. DePodesta joins the Rockies with a distinguished career in both Major League Baseball and the National Football League, most recently serving as the Cleveland Browns’ chief strategy officer since

Hunter Goodman Wins NL Silver Slugger Award

First catcher in Rockies history to earn the honor
November 6, 2025

DENVER – Louisville Slugger, in partnership with FanSided, announced today that Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman has won the Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award for catcher in the National League. Goodman, 26, becomes the 17th Rockie to earn a Silver Slugger Award, the first catcher in club history and the

Colorado Rockies Announce Departure of General Manager Bill Schmidt

Club begins external search for new head of baseball operations
October 1, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that Bill Schmidt has stepped down from his role as general manager. The Rockies will begin a search for a new head of baseball operations immediately. “After a number of conversations, we decided it is time for me to step aside and make

Colorado Rockies Announce 2026 Regular Season Schedule

Rockies begin the 2026 slate on March 26 at Miami before the Home Opener at Coors Field on April 3 against Philadelphia
August 26, 2025

DENVER – In collaboration with Major League Baseball, the Colorado Rockies announced today the preliminary 162-game schedule for the 2026 Major League Baseball season. The Rockies begin their season with a six-game road trip to Miami (March 26, 28-29) and Toronto (March 30-April 1), before they celebrate Opening Day at

Colorado Rockies Acquire Minor League Infielder Roc Riggio and Minor League Left-Handed Pitcher Ben Shields from New York Yankees in exchange for Right-Handed Pitcher Jake Bird

July 31, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have acquired Minor League infielder Roc Riggio and Minor League left-handed pitcher Ben Shields via trade with the New York Yankees in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jake Bird. Riggio, 23, is slashing .264/.370/.567 with 14 doubles, one triple, 18 home runs,

Colorado Rockies Acquire Minor League Pitcher Austin Smith from Atlanta Braves in exchange for Right-Handed Pitcher Tyler Kinley

July 30, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have acquired Minor League right-handed pitcher Austin Smith via trade with the Atlanta Braves in exchange for right-handed pitcher Tyler Kinley. Smith, 26, has gone 0-4 with a 4.31 ERA (31.1 IP, 15 ER), four saves, 15 walks and 34 strikeouts

Colorado Rockies Acquire Minor League Pitchers Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz from New York Yankees in exchange for Third Baseman Ryan McMahon

July 25, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Griffin Herring and right-handed pitcher Josh Grosz via trade with the New York Yankees in exchange for third baseman Ryan McMahon. “While it is never easy to part ways with a player and person of Ryan’s caliber,

Colorado Rockies and York Space Systems Launch Historic Jersey Patch Partnership

July 1, 2025

Colorado Rockies and York Space Systems Launch Historic Jersey Patch Partnership DENVER — The Colorado Rockies and York Space Systems (York), a Denver-based leader in aerospace and defense technology, today announced a historic jersey patch partnership beginning July 1, 2025, and continuing through the 2030 MLB season. With this announcement,

Colorado Rockies Announce Changes to Club Executive Leadership

President and Chief Operating Officer Greg Feasel to step down at the end of 2025; Walker Monfort to assume his responsibilities
June 26, 2025

COLORADO ROCKIES ANNOUNCE CHANGES TO CLUB EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP President and Chief Operating Officer Greg Feasel to step down at the end of 2025; Walker Monfort to assume his responsibilities DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that President & Chief Operating Officer Greg Feasel, a member of the Rockies front

Colorado Rockies Announce Additional Changes to Major League Coaching Staff

Jordan Pacheco and Nic Wilson to assume hitting coach roles, Andy González transitions to third base coach
May 12, 2025

COLORADO ROCKIES ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO MAJOR LEAGUE COACHING STAFF Jordan Pacheco and Nic Wilson to assume hitting coach roles, Andy González transitions to third base coach ARLINGTON – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have named Triple-A Hitting Coach Jordan Pacheco and Minor League Hitting Coordinator Nic Wilson

Colorado Rockies Relieve Manager Bud Black and Bench Coach Mike Redmond

Warren Schaeffer Named Interim Manager
May 11, 2025

COLORADO ROCKIES RELIEVE MANAGER BUD BLACK AND BENCH COACH MIKE REDMOND OF THEIR DUTIES Current Third Base Coach Warren Schaeffer Named Interim Manager DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have relieved Bud Black of his duties as manager and Mike Redmond of his duties as bench coach.

Colorado Rockies transactions

April 28, 2025

The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Juan Mejia from Triple-A Albuquerque. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Bradley Blalock was optioned to Triple-A following yesterday’s game.

Colorado Rockies transactions

April 23, 2025

The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have reinstated outfielder Brenton Doyle from the bereavement list and have optioned outfielder Zac Veen to Triple-A Albuquerque. Additionally, left-handed pitcher Evan Justice has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A.