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How quickly can No. 2 prospect Condon help out Rockies?

December 22, 2025

DENVER -- New Rockies leadership is devoted to correcting what’s wrong, but new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta believes first-base prospect Charlie Condon (MLB Pipeline No. 61/Rockies No. 2) is high on the list of what’s going right. Selected third overall out of Georgia in 2024, Condon played through

Here's one stat from each farm system that caught our eye in 2025

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 22, 2025

When we rank prospects at MLB Pipeline, it’s always with a long-term-potential frame of mind. We’re trying to project what kind of big leaguer each of these Minor Leaguers are going to be, so we look at tools or stuff and how we think each player will use them consistently

González, Pacheco to return in '26 as Schaeffer finalizes coaching staff

December 22, 2025

DENVER – Rockies third-base coach Andy González and assistant hitting coach Jordan Pacheco will return to manager Warren Schaeffer’s 2026 staff in the same roles, while Ron Gideon will move from first-base coach to assistant bench coach, the team announced Monday as the hirings neared their completion. This will be

Rox hire Jeff Pickler to serve as Schaeffer's bench coach

December 17, 2025

DENVER – Former Twins and Reds coach Jeff Pickler is joining the Rockies as bench coach under manager Warren Schaeffer, the club announced Wednesday. “We are beyond excited to bring Jeff Pickler onto the staff,” said Schaeffer. “His experience on the bench and the way he sees the game are

Rockies' new pitching coach more than ready for challenge of Coors

December 16, 2025

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Who is repping each team on the 2026 HOF ballot?

December 21, 2025

There are 27 players on the 2026 Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Hall of Fame ballot, and their careers went in so many different directions. Some were paragons of stability. Ryan Braun, Alex Gordon, Félix Hernández, Dustin Pedroia and David Wright each played for just one Major League team.

Each team's best single-game performance of '25

December 19, 2025

As we say goodbye to 2025, it's a good time to revisit some of the best moments of the past season. From 13-strikeout complete games to multiple four-homer performances, the 2025 campaign featured excitement all across MLB. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here's a look at

Latest Rockies injuries & transactions

December 6, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Rockies injury news and transactions.

Rockies hire former Mets exec Levin as assistant GM

December 15, 2025

DENVER -- Ian Levin, who spent 20 years in various capacities with the Mets, eventually rising to vice president and assistant general manager, is joining the Rockies as an assistant general manager, the team announced on Monday.

Rockies tap Pill to spark offensive turnaround as next hitting coach

December 12, 2025

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 performance in 2025. According to Baseball Savant, the Rockies led the Majors with a 51% swing rate,

New Rockies braintrust ready to begin overhaul after Winter Meetings

December 10, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. – The mad science that the Rockies hope will revamp their pitching began quickly. Former Marlins assistant pitching coach Alon Leichman committed to becoming the Rockies’ pitching coach, and in short order Gabe Ribas left a director of pitching post with the Tigers to become assistant pitching coach,

1 fun holiday gift idea for fans of each MLB team

December 14, 2025

Scrambling for a holiday gift for the baseball fan(s) in your life? Calm down. Take a breath. We're here to help. With an assist from MLB.com's beat writers, here's one fun gift idea for fans of each team, all available at MLBshop.com. Jump to: AL East | AL Central |

Who will be the No. 1 prospect in each system one year from now?

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 16, 2025

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Rox select RHP RJ Petit with 1st overall pick in Rule 5 Draft

December 10, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’re right-handed and make a living throwing from a mound, you had a seemingly good chance of hearing your name called during Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft. There were a total of 13 players taken during the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft and 12

How Rule 5 Draft impacts Top 30 Prospects list

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 10, 2025

Call them the lucky 13. Thirteen players -- 12 right-handed pitchers and one catcher -- received their best chances yet to crack a Major League roster upon their selections in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday. All 13 were Rule 5-eligible because of the length of their careers and were

Rox bring in longtime Draft, scouting expert Tanous as assistant GM

December 10, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. – Tommy Tanous, who has lengthy background in the Draft plus pro and amateur scouting domestically and internationally, will be the Rockies’ assistant general manager of scouting and player development. An official announcement came on Wednesday on the final day of the Winter Meetings.

Why the Rockies are picking 10th in the 2026 Draft

December 9, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Despite having the Majors’ worst record last season at 43-119, the Rockies will be selecting 10th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft.

With new GM Byrnes and coaching overhaul, Rox on path to 'reimagining' pitching philosophy

December 9, 2025

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 strategy has been essentially to stay traditional. The announcement Tuesday of new hires to the Major League staff reflects

Rockies' Opening Day game vs. Marlins moved to March 27

December 9, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Marlins and Rockies will begin the 2026 season a day later than originally scheduled, on Friday, March 27, at loanDepot park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET, with a postgame fireworks show to follow. Miami and Colorado were originally scheduled for a Thursday Opening

Tovar gets call to rep Venezuela in World Baseball Classic

December 9, 2025

The World Baseball Classic may not begin until March, but you could be forgiven for thinking that it all kicked off in December. On Tuesday, managers, general managers, and team officials for all 20 teams participating in next year's tournament gathered at the Signia by Hilton Orlando for the 2026

Here's Pipeline's first full 2026 mock draft

December 9, 2025

Now that MLB has held the Draft Lottery and we know which teams are picking where, it's time to predict whom they'll select. The 2026 Draft actually won't begin until July 11, so we have 214 days to figure it all out. But we can't wait to make our first

Embracing innovation, Rockies hire Leichman as pitching coach

December 9, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Rockies announced Tuesday that they have hired Alon Leichman as the club’s Major League pitching coach, Gabe Ribas as the assistant pitching coach and Matt Buschmann as the bullpen coach. Additionally, Matt Daniels has been hired as the organization’s director of pitching. Leichman served as assistant

Rockies want to add experienced starters to pair with up-and-comers

December 8, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- New Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta cited starting pitching and experience for the daily lineup as immediate roster concerns heading into 2026. “We’re anxious to build out the Major League coaching staff and the rest of our front office, but at the same time, the

Everything to know about today's Rule 5 Draft (2 p.m. ET)

December 10, 2025

It's that time of year again. It's time for Rule 5. There is nothing else in baseball quite like the Rule 5 Draft, traditionally the final number of the annual Winter Meetings. Every year, Rule 5 sounds the closing bell on the Winter Meetings by providing big league opportunities for