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Happy February.
Baseball returns this month.
Baseball returns this month.
February 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Happy February.
Baseball returns this month.
Baseball returns this month.
Arráez was viewed as a top target for Colorado this winter to play first base.
#Rockies could still sign Paul Goldschmidt, Rhys Hoskins or Nathaniel Lowe or Carlos Santana.
Other options include the trade route, like either of the Astros’ Christian Walker or Isaac Paredes.
#Rockies could still sign Paul Goldschmidt, Rhys Hoskins or Nathaniel Lowe or Carlos Santana.
Other options include the trade route, like either of the Astros’ Christian Walker or Isaac Paredes.
The Giants are in agreement on a deal with Luis Arraez, per source. The three-time batting champ ends the search for a new second baseman.
February 1, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Arráez was viewed as a top target for Colorado this winter to play first base.
#Rockies could still sign Paul Goldschmidt, Rhys Hoskins or Nathaniel Lowe or Carlos Santana.
Other options include the trade route, like either of the Astros’ Christian Walker or Isaac Paredes.
#Rockies could still sign Paul Goldschmidt, Rhys Hoskins or Nathaniel Lowe or Carlos Santana.
Other options include the trade route, like either of the Astros’ Christian Walker or Isaac Paredes.
Team President Walker Monfort spoke for 10 minutes about the current state of the #Rockies during the Friends of Baseball event in Greeley this morning.
“I think theoretically we could have signed Pete Alonso, right? But what we're looking to do is really raise our floor.”
“I think theoretically we could have signed Pete Alonso, right? But what we're looking to do is really raise our floor.”
January 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Team President Walker Monfort spoke for 10 minutes about the current state of the #Rockies during the Friends of Baseball event in Greeley this morning.
“I think theoretically we could have signed Pete Alonso, right? But what we're looking to do is really raise our floor.”
“I think theoretically we could have signed Pete Alonso, right? But what we're looking to do is really raise our floor.”
The offseason in MLB has been so weird this year.
How weird?
Padres trades: 0
Rockies trades: 5
How weird?
Padres trades: 0
Rockies trades: 5
January 31, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The offseason in MLB has been so weird this year.
How weird?
Padres trades: 0
Rockies trades: 5
How weird?
Padres trades: 0
Rockies trades: 5
#Rockies make second trade of the day.
RHP Jace Kaminska is going to the Minnesota Twins for INF Edouard Julien and RHP Pierson Ohl.
After clearing Chivilli and Fernández from the 40-man and adding Julien and Ohl, Colorado’s 40-man roster is full again.
RHP Jace Kaminska is going to the Minnesota Twins for INF Edouard Julien and RHP Pierson Ohl.
After clearing Chivilli and Fernández from the 40-man and adding Julien and Ohl, Colorado’s 40-man roster is full again.
January 28, 2026 at 6:37 PM
#Rockies make second trade of the day.
RHP Jace Kaminska is going to the Minnesota Twins for INF Edouard Julien and RHP Pierson Ohl.
After clearing Chivilli and Fernández from the 40-man and adding Julien and Ohl, Colorado’s 40-man roster is full again.
RHP Jace Kaminska is going to the Minnesota Twins for INF Edouard Julien and RHP Pierson Ohl.
After clearing Chivilli and Fernández from the 40-man and adding Julien and Ohl, Colorado’s 40-man roster is full again.
#Rockies clear two spaces on the 40-man.
RHP Angel Chivilli goes to the New York Yankees for 1B T.J. Rumfield.
OF Yanquiel Fernández has been DFA’d, reports @francysromeroFR
Rumfield, 25, spent 2024-25 in Triple-A, slashing .288/.372/.453 in the less-hitter-friendly International League.
RHP Angel Chivilli goes to the New York Yankees for 1B T.J. Rumfield.
OF Yanquiel Fernández has been DFA’d, reports @francysromeroFR
Rumfield, 25, spent 2024-25 in Triple-A, slashing .288/.372/.453 in the less-hitter-friendly International League.
January 28, 2026 at 6:34 PM
#Rockies clear two spaces on the 40-man.
RHP Angel Chivilli goes to the New York Yankees for 1B T.J. Rumfield.
OF Yanquiel Fernández has been DFA’d, reports @francysromeroFR
Rumfield, 25, spent 2024-25 in Triple-A, slashing .288/.372/.453 in the less-hitter-friendly International League.
RHP Angel Chivilli goes to the New York Yankees for 1B T.J. Rumfield.
OF Yanquiel Fernández has been DFA’d, reports @francysromeroFR
Rumfield, 25, spent 2024-25 in Triple-A, slashing .288/.372/.453 in the less-hitter-friendly International League.
LHP Austin Gomber has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to big league camp, according to @AramLeighton8
Gomber, 32, had a 5.45 ERA in Denver and a 5.17 ERA on the road while with the Rockies.
Gomber, 32, had a 5.45 ERA in Denver and a 5.17 ERA on the road while with the Rockies.
January 25, 2026 at 11:51 PM
LHP Austin Gomber has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to big league camp, according to @AramLeighton8
Gomber, 32, had a 5.45 ERA in Denver and a 5.17 ERA on the road while with the Rockies.
Gomber, 32, had a 5.45 ERA in Denver and a 5.17 ERA on the road while with the Rockies.
LIVE on YouTube right now, talkin' Rockies Fest 2026:
🗿Larry Walker & Todd Helton statues
💪Kyle Freeland on coaching changes
🗑️Garage Sale odds and ends
Chat is open if you have questions or thoughts on your experience at Coors Field from Saturday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KH2...
🗿Larry Walker & Todd Helton statues
💪Kyle Freeland on coaching changes
🗑️Garage Sale odds and ends
Chat is open if you have questions or thoughts on your experience at Coors Field from Saturday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KH2...
Rockies Fest 2026: Colorado gives statues of Hall of Famers Larry Walker and Todd Helton at Coors
YouTube video by The Rockies Insider with Patrick Lyons
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January 25, 2026 at 7:09 PM
LIVE on YouTube right now, talkin' Rockies Fest 2026:
🗿Larry Walker & Todd Helton statues
💪Kyle Freeland on coaching changes
🗑️Garage Sale odds and ends
Chat is open if you have questions or thoughts on your experience at Coors Field from Saturday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KH2...
🗿Larry Walker & Todd Helton statues
💪Kyle Freeland on coaching changes
🗑️Garage Sale odds and ends
Chat is open if you have questions or thoughts on your experience at Coors Field from Saturday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KH2...
Amidst questions about the #Rockies front office and coaching changes, Kyle Freeland was asked for a prediction in the AFC Championship between Denver and New England.
The Denver native kept it short and sweet.
“Broncos dub.”
The Denver native kept it short and sweet.
“Broncos dub.”
January 25, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Amidst questions about the #Rockies front office and coaching changes, Kyle Freeland was asked for a prediction in the AFC Championship between Denver and New England.
The Denver native kept it short and sweet.
“Broncos dub.”
The Denver native kept it short and sweet.
“Broncos dub.”
Despite the chilly temperatures in Denver, Rockies Fest was another resounding success with 5K fans showing up at Coors Field.
January 25, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Despite the chilly temperatures in Denver, Rockies Fest was another resounding success with 5K fans showing up at Coors Field.
Jake McCarthy, acquired by the #Rockies in a trade on Jan. 10 from the Diamondbacks, is excited to be with Colorado during this rebuild.
“A lot of people in this building are hungry.”
“A lot of people in this building are hungry.”
January 24, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Jake McCarthy, acquired by the #Rockies in a trade on Jan. 10 from the Diamondbacks, is excited to be with Colorado during this rebuild.
“A lot of people in this building are hungry.”
“A lot of people in this building are hungry.”
“I don’t want to forget about it,” Hunter Goodman said about the #Rockies 119-loss season.
“It lights a fire under you… You can’t let that happen again.”
“It lights a fire under you… You can’t let that happen again.”
January 24, 2026 at 11:04 PM
“I don’t want to forget about it,” Hunter Goodman said about the #Rockies 119-loss season.
“It lights a fire under you… You can’t let that happen again.”
“It lights a fire under you… You can’t let that happen again.”
Kyle Freeland has been impressed by the new #Rockies coaches aiming to reshape pitching at Coors Field.
“It’s been a breath of fresh air… It creates excitement in the clubhouse to try and see if (new changes) work. If they fail, so what. Move onto the next thing.”
“It’s been a breath of fresh air… It creates excitement in the clubhouse to try and see if (new changes) work. If they fail, so what. Move onto the next thing.”
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Kyle Freeland has been impressed by the new #Rockies coaches aiming to reshape pitching at Coors Field.
“It’s been a breath of fresh air… It creates excitement in the clubhouse to try and see if (new changes) work. If they fail, so what. Move onto the next thing.”
“It’s been a breath of fresh air… It creates excitement in the clubhouse to try and see if (new changes) work. If they fail, so what. Move onto the next thing.”
#Rockies will be placing a pair of statues outside Coors Field honoring their two Hall of Fame players.
The unveiling for Larry Walker (August 23) and Todd Helton (September 19) will come with commemorative giveaways to the first 15,000 in attendance.
The unveiling for Larry Walker (August 23) and Todd Helton (September 19) will come with commemorative giveaways to the first 15,000 in attendance.
January 24, 2026 at 7:28 PM
#Rockies will be placing a pair of statues outside Coors Field honoring their two Hall of Fame players.
The unveiling for Larry Walker (August 23) and Todd Helton (September 19) will come with commemorative giveaways to the first 15,000 in attendance.
The unveiling for Larry Walker (August 23) and Todd Helton (September 19) will come with commemorative giveaways to the first 15,000 in attendance.
#Rockies have made their two-year deal with INF Willi Castro official.
To make room on the 40-man, RHP Garrett Acton has been designated for assignment.
To make room on the 40-man, RHP Garrett Acton has been designated for assignment.
January 23, 2026 at 4:03 AM
#Rockies have made their two-year deal with INF Willi Castro official.
To make room on the 40-man, RHP Garrett Acton has been designated for assignment.
To make room on the 40-man, RHP Garrett Acton has been designated for assignment.
Ethan Holliday has been named the 10th-best shortstop prospect according to @MLBPipeline
Holliday, 18, was selected 4th in the 2025 MLB Draft and batted .239/.357/.380 at Low-A Fresno during his professional debut.
Holliday, 18, was selected 4th in the 2025 MLB Draft and batted .239/.357/.380 at Low-A Fresno during his professional debut.
January 22, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Ethan Holliday has been named the 10th-best shortstop prospect according to @MLBPipeline
Holliday, 18, was selected 4th in the 2025 MLB Draft and batted .239/.357/.380 at Low-A Fresno during his professional debut.
Holliday, 18, was selected 4th in the 2025 MLB Draft and batted .239/.357/.380 at Low-A Fresno during his professional debut.
RHP Antonio Senzatela has been confirmed by @Vboccone to join Team Venezuela for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
His former #Rockies teammate Germán Márquez, a free agent, has also been confirmed.
His former #Rockies teammate Germán Márquez, a free agent, has also been confirmed.
January 20, 2026 at 8:02 PM
RHP Antonio Senzatela has been confirmed by @Vboccone to join Team Venezuela for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
His former #Rockies teammate Germán Márquez, a free agent, has also been confirmed.
His former #Rockies teammate Germán Márquez, a free agent, has also been confirmed.
#Rockies have acquired RHP Jake Brooks from the Miami Marlins in exchange for RHP Bradley Blalock, who was designated for assignment last week to make room for RHP Michael Lorenzen on the 40-man roster.
Brooks, 24, had a 4.33 ERA in 23 starts at A+ and AA last season.
Brooks, 24, had a 4.33 ERA in 23 starts at A+ and AA last season.
January 20, 2026 at 8:02 PM
#Rockies have acquired RHP Jake Brooks from the Miami Marlins in exchange for RHP Bradley Blalock, who was designated for assignment last week to make room for RHP Michael Lorenzen on the 40-man roster.
Brooks, 24, had a 4.33 ERA in 23 starts at A+ and AA last season.
Brooks, 24, had a 4.33 ERA in 23 starts at A+ and AA last season.
Is it possible that Willi Castro starts on Opening Day for the #Rockies at 3B instead of 2B?
LIVE on YouTube at 8 p.m. MT taking your questions on your pals in purple: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pcv...
LIVE on YouTube at 8 p.m. MT taking your questions on your pals in purple: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pcv...
Willi Castro the latest addition to the Colorado Rockies: Will he play 2B or 3B? All-Star in 2026?
YouTube video by The Rockies Insider with Patrick Lyons
www.youtube.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Is it possible that Willi Castro starts on Opening Day for the #Rockies at 3B instead of 2B?
LIVE on YouTube at 8 p.m. MT taking your questions on your pals in purple: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pcv...
LIVE on YouTube at 8 p.m. MT taking your questions on your pals in purple: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pcv...
#Rockies sign utility player Willie Castro on a two-year, $12.8 million deal.
Castro, 28, was an All-Star in 2024 and has been one of the most valuable utility players since 2022.
1st on deal: @jorgecastillo
1st on contract: @ByRobertMurray
Castro, 28, was an All-Star in 2024 and has been one of the most valuable utility players since 2022.
1st on deal: @jorgecastillo
1st on contract: @ByRobertMurray
January 15, 2026 at 10:53 PM
#Rockies sign utility player Willie Castro on a two-year, $12.8 million deal.
Castro, 28, was an All-Star in 2024 and has been one of the most valuable utility players since 2022.
1st on deal: @jorgecastillo
1st on contract: @ByRobertMurray
Castro, 28, was an All-Star in 2024 and has been one of the most valuable utility players since 2022.
1st on deal: @jorgecastillo
1st on contract: @ByRobertMurray
#Rockies make RHP Michael Lorenzen signing official: one-year deal with a club option for 2027.
To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Bradley Blalock has been designated for assignment.
To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Bradley Blalock has been designated for assignment.
January 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
#Rockies make RHP Michael Lorenzen signing official: one-year deal with a club option for 2027.
To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Bradley Blalock has been designated for assignment.
To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Bradley Blalock has been designated for assignment.
3B Nolan Arenado is back in the NL West.
Cardinals send him and $31 million to the DBacks in exchange for RHP Jack Martinez, an 8th Rd pick last year who’s yet to debut.
Cardinals send him and $31 million to the DBacks in exchange for RHP Jack Martinez, an 8th Rd pick last year who’s yet to debut.
January 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
3B Nolan Arenado is back in the NL West.
Cardinals send him and $31 million to the DBacks in exchange for RHP Jack Martinez, an 8th Rd pick last year who’s yet to debut.
Cardinals send him and $31 million to the DBacks in exchange for RHP Jack Martinez, an 8th Rd pick last year who’s yet to debut.
Saw the video of AJ Burnett breaking the truck window trending and had add the best part of it:
Mike Redmond trying to frame the pitch.
Burnett may or may not have been trying for that all season long. You decide if the dings all over the side of the truck is evidence or not.
Mike Redmond trying to frame the pitch.
Burnett may or may not have been trying for that all season long. You decide if the dings all over the side of the truck is evidence or not.
January 11, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Saw the video of AJ Burnett breaking the truck window trending and had add the best part of it:
Mike Redmond trying to frame the pitch.
Burnett may or may not have been trying for that all season long. You decide if the dings all over the side of the truck is evidence or not.
Mike Redmond trying to frame the pitch.
Burnett may or may not have been trying for that all season long. You decide if the dings all over the side of the truck is evidence or not.
In the past 24 hours, we’ve learned the Cincinnati Reds have signed a trio of former Colorado Rockies:
1B Michael Toglia*
UT Garrett Hampson*
RHP Pierce Johnson
*Minor league deal
1B Michael Toglia*
UT Garrett Hampson*
RHP Pierce Johnson
*Minor league deal
January 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
In the past 24 hours, we’ve learned the Cincinnati Reds have signed a trio of former Colorado Rockies:
1B Michael Toglia*
UT Garrett Hampson*
RHP Pierce Johnson
*Minor league deal
1B Michael Toglia*
UT Garrett Hampson*
RHP Pierce Johnson
*Minor league deal