Rockies' rotation shortcomings have club searching for answers going into 2027
DENVER -- Rockies right-handed starting pitcher Tanner Gordon took an hour-plus to get 10 outs -- with 10 runs and 12 hits against him. The Rockies’ offense made it exciting, but Gordon wasn’t fooled by the 12-8 loss to the Diamondbacks at Coors Field in the 2026 home finale. The
Tovar hoping to learn from rough '26 in upward climb back to stardom
DENVER -- The genius of the Rockies’ “Here for the Climb” campaign for this year is that there isn’t a timeline on how long such an ascension will take, or even when it will start.
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Veen embracing the mundane in Major League development
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Here is each club's top Arizona Fall League prospect
Now in its 34th season, the Arizona Fall League consistently features a mother lode of talent. The developmental circuit had a future Hall of Famer in Mike Piazza in its inaugural year in 1992 and has sent more than 3,000 players to Majors, including three more Cooperstown immortals in Roy
Freeland deals with 'rush of emotion' in possible final home start at Coors
DENVER – Kyle Freeland’s tears flowed before he stepped into Coors Field, hours before his final home start for the Rockies under his current contract went awry during a 7-2 loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. “I didn’t know when it was going to hit me,” said Freeland, a
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Freeland soaking it all in ahead of potential final home start with Rockies
DENVER -- Kyle Freeland was outstanding the last time he thought he was throwing his last pitches for the Rockies -- his hometown team and his only team in a 10-season Major League career. On Aug. 2, the eve of the Trade Deadline, Freeland -- having acknowledged that he could
Feltner growing into new 'piggyback' role after Sugano's strong start
DENVER – R&D is an important part of Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner’s pitching DNA. Although Feltner is most comfortable starting games, he is embracing his role as a “piggyback” pitcher – coming into the game after the starter to handle multiple innings and possibly finish the game.
Rockies slugging prospect Condon caps career year with Triple-A homer (of course!)
Charlie Condon heated up throughout the summer in his second full season as a professional and slugged his way around the highest level of the Minors. MLB’s No. 55 prospect closed out his campaign in typical style -- with his 27th homer of the season in Triple-A Albuquerque's 14-7 loss
1 player to watch on each team during final week of season
There’s a lot on the line before the 2026 regular season wraps up on Sunday, including postseason seeding, statistical milestones and player development. And even for the players and teams who won’t be chasing a World Series title, finishing the season strong is always important. With the help of MLB.com’s
On Helton's night, rookie Carrigg emulates legend with game-winning hit
DENVER – Rockies rookie Cole Carrigg marveled at Saturday’s pregame ceremony honoring Hall of Famer Todd Helton with a statue outside of Coors Field. “He’s an amazing player and a pretty godly figure – looking at some of those numbers written on the statue was pretty incredible,” Carrigg said. “It
Helton humbled by permanent reminder of his greatness at statue unveiling
DENVER – While growing up in a humble and hard-working family in Knoxville, Tenn., Hall of Famer Todd Helton had to dream of the Major Leagues. “I never saw a professional game until I played in one,” Helton said.
Freeland's work with Special Olympics leads to 5th straight Clemente nomination
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While not a storybook start, Hughes wiser after his battle vs. Seattle
DENVER -- Rockies rookie right-hander Gabriel Hughes had struggled to put away hitters after reaching two strikes. Then he relied on a story that put him to sleep as a child. “The biggest thing about two-strike pitches is ... it’s kind of funny, it’s like Goldilocks,” Hughes said. “You don’t
Fearing his career was over, veteran Quintana now set for return to rotation
DENVER -- Rockies veteran pitcher Jose Quintana maintained his smile even as he ran sprints Thursday morning at Coors Field with a high-tension cord trying to hold him back. The accompanying pain and fear never stopped him.
Castro (foot, knee) will not return in 2026
DENVER – Rockies switch-hitting utility man Willi Castro, who set a career high with 15 home runs and batted .260 in 120 games, said on Wednesday that left foot and right knee injuries have ended his season. Castro, 29, was placed on the injured list on Sept. 5 with left
What they said couldn't be done: Nomo's Coors no-no 30 years later
DENVER -- Hideo Nomo is remembered most for his unorthodox windup, which was dubbed “The Tornado” because of its whirling, twisting motion that generated tremendous torque and a devastating fastball/forkball combination that baffled opposing batters. But on a cold, wet evening in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains 30 years
Here are the breakout prospects of the year -- one for each team
We live for breakouts here at MLB Pipeline. They’re proof of many things in baseball. For example, players aren’t robots and can improve their standing in the game, and when we say player development isn’t linear, it also means that unforeseen leaps in value are included. The sport’s beauty is
Goodman (right thumb soreness) out again on Wednesday
DENVER – Two-time All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman left Monday’s 8-7 loss in the series opener against the Padres due to right thumb soreness after making a throw to second during Blas Castaño’s warmup pitches prior to the top of the seventh inning. Goodman had an MRI which came back fine,
Carrigg passes up chance at cycle for 2nd HR in 'at-bat of the year'
DENVER -- Rockies rookie Cole Carrigg's answer is always to go harder. So Carrigg was happy to foul off pitch after pitch from the Padres’ Randy Vásquez, until he launched his second home run of the night on the 13th pitch of the at-bat -- a three-run shot in a
The prospects behind Double-A Hartford's playoff run
DENVER – The Rockies’ Double-A Hartford club, which opens the Eastern League Northern Division Championship Series tonight at Reading, is a true player development success story – a roster that progressed dramatically beyond Opening Day expectations. “I didn't feel great about it,” Rockies senior player development director Chris Forbes said.
Rockies GM Byrnes talks ups and downs of Colorado's season
DETROIT -- When each tiresome loss stacks atop previous losses, the sanity-preserving option is to look to the future. But Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes knows that sanity isn’t the goal. “I mean, you can’t be so future-focused that you’re not trying to win every day,” Byrnes said on Sunday