Owen Cuffe, hired in January as the ACL Rockies' pitching and rehab coach, was promoted to Assistant Director of Pitching, reportedly working under Matt Daniels. With Alon Leichman out, the new coaching staff is taking shape. 🔧
Ranking the Rockies 2026, No. 34: Vimael Machín. The 33-year-old infielder hit .500 in six at-bats over three games as late-season depth, after a .805 OPS at Triple-A Albuquerque. Great average, tiny sample. 📉
Rockies prospect Jack O'Dowd is the Arizona Fall League Hitter of the Week. He led the league with three homers and a 1.770 OPS in Week 3, and has a league-best five homers and 1.206 OPS over 10 games for Salt River. 💥
Rockies could face a compressed offseason: free agency opens shortly after the World Series, but the CBA expires December 1 and a lockout looms. Owners' proposed $171.2M salary floor sits well above Colorado's estimated $120M 2026 cash payroll. 🔒
Rockies catching prospect Jack O'Dowd is mashing in the Arizona Fall League: .350/.381/.825, five homers and 12 RBIs through 10 games for Salt River. He's reached safely in nine of them and posted the league's first multi-homer game. 🔥
Rockies catching depth looks sneaky good beyond Hunter Goodman's 41 homers. Prospects Bryant Betancourt, Cole Messina, Daniel Jackson, Jack Natili and Jack O'Dowd offer arms and pop, though none is a lock to catch every day in the majors. 🧤
Rockies are still playing catch-up to the Rays and Brewers on pitching tech and strategy. KinaTrax has been in use only since 2023, versus the Rays' 2015 start, and the Rockies would need depth and creative tools like followers behind openers. 🔧
TJ Shook, a Rule 5 pick from the Mets, lands at No. 37 in Ranking the Rockies (-0.1 rWAR). He debuted June 2 with a scoreless eighth vs. the Angels, then hit turbulence: four runs on six hits in a July 9 outing vs. the Giants. 📉
Keegan Thompson ranks No. 38 in the Rockies' 2026 rankings at -0.2 rWAR. The waiver pickup posted an 8.25 ERA over five MLB outings, was designated for assignment June 9, then spent the rest of the year in Triple-A Albuquerque. Short stay, rough ledger.
Rumors swirl about the Rockies potentially pursuing NPB star Teruaki Sato. The 2026 Triple Crown winner could make a big splash in MLB, but it's still speculative whether Colorado will join the race for his power-packed bat. 🏟️
Rockies' lefty Sean Sullivan is learning from his challenging 2026 debut season. After recovering from injuries, he's added muscle and is refining his game in the Arizona Fall League. Sullivan aims to improve his pitching routine and arsenal for future success.
Connor Norby, a quiet addition to the Rockies' deadline trades, has proven impactful. Acquired in the Victor Vodnik trade, Norby struggled with the Marlins but has shown potential with Colorado, highlighting his on-base skills.
Kris Bryant's future with the Rockies looks bleak. With ongoing health issues, he hasn't played since 2025, and Rockies' exec Paul DePodesta suggests the team may proceed without him. Bryant's hefty contract remains a burden as injuries continue to sideline him.
The Rockies are eyeing minor-league pitchers to boost their depth. With trades as a potential route, Colorado might leverage its crowded outfield or promising hitters like Adael Amador and Hunter Goodman as trade chips. 🔄
Rockies fans, keep an eye on RHP Mason Adams in 2027. Despite a shaky start against the Padres, he rebounded with a career-high 8 strikeouts. As the Rockies look to boost their rotation, Adams' development is key. 📈
Tyler Freeman of the Rockies has elected minor league free agency. Despite spending much of the season on Colorado's roster, his defensive struggles and offensive limitations led to his early September waiver. His future with the team remains uncertain.
The Rockies could take cues from the Rays and Brewers' "Moneyball-like" strategies. With Paul DePodesta at the helm, they're exploring data-driven approaches and showing promise in certain areas, aiming to build a competitive future. 📈
The Rockies have fired pitching coach Alon Leichman after just one season, following another tough year. Despite early signs of promise, Colorado's staff ended with a league-worst ERA, prompting this swift offseason change. 🔄
The Rockies have dismissed pitching coach Alon Leichman after a challenging season, marked by a league-worst 944 runs allowed and the highest staff ERA at 5.59. Despite a slight ERA improvement from 2025, the team struggled, finishing 58-104.
The Colorado Rockies have parted ways with pitching coach Alon Leichman after just one season. His innovative pitch-suggesting strategy from the dugout, which faced challenges, is no longer part of the Rockies' approach. 🚪🔄
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