Fanarchy Field Notes • Rockies rally late with a three-run seventh inning to edge Athletics. • Ryan Ritter's solo shot in the fifth sparks Colorado's comeback. • Jaden Hill secures the win with a solid inning of relief work. • Edouard Julien ties the game with a clutch homer in the seventh. • TJ Shook locks down the save, preserving the Rockies' narrow victory. 🔒
Colorado Rockies News
Rockies' RJ Petit is sidelined with Tommy John surgery, missing 2026 and likely part of 2027. As the Rule 5 pick, his absence impacts roster strategy. Petit will be on the 60-day IL, with his future hinging on 2027 activation for Rule 5 control. 🤔
RJ Petit Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
mlbtraderumors.comMushinski's stint with the Rockies ends as he opts out after an inconsistent camp, striking out many but allowing too many runs. His exit leaves the Rockies with limited lefty options in the bullpen for 2026. ⚾
Parker Mushinski To Opt Out Of Deal With Rockies
mlbtraderumors.comKyle Karros and TJ Rumfield earned Opening Day spots with the Rockies after strong springs. Manager Warren Schaeffer announced the roster, including Ryan Feltner as the fifth starter and Brett Sullivan making the team. One roster spot remains open.
Strong springs score Karros, Rumfield Opening Day spots with Rockies
mlb.comMichael Lorenzen returns to the mound for the Rockies after his World Baseball Classic stint, facing off against the Athletics' Jeffrey Springs at Salt River Fields. Spring training drama unfolds as Lorenzen looks to build on his international success.
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 30 thread: Jeffrey Springs vs. Michael Lorenzen
sports.yahoo.comRockies' infielder Ryan Ritter is expanding his versatility by playing multiple positions, including outfield, during spring training. After his 2025 debut, he's focused on maintaining strength and a sustainable routine for the long season ahead.
This Week in Purple: Rockies infielder Ryan Ritter diversifies his on-field portfolio
sports.yahoo.comEthan Holliday impresses with his arm during the Rockies' Spring Breakout. Wearing Troy Tulowitzki's iconic No. 2 jersey, Holliday continues to develop his game with a chip on his shoulder.
Holliday shines, Arguelles shows off his arm in Rockies' Spring Breakout
mlb.comFanarchy Field Notes • Rockies' bullpen falters as Mason Green blows the save in the ninth. • Troy Johnston's fourth-inning double sparked an early lead for Colorado. • Conner Capel's eighth-inning single gave Rockies a brief cushion. • Brett Squires' seventh-inning homer chipped away at Colorado's lead. • Rudy Martin's walk-off single sealed the Royals' comeback victory.
Kyle Freeland takes the mound for the Rockies in his final spring training start, facing Royals' Cole Ragans. Freeland prepares for a franchise-record fifth Opening Day start, showing sharp form this spring with limited innings.
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 29 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. Cole Ragans
sports.yahoo.comKyle Freeland's Coors Field performance highlights the challenges of measuring value with traditional WAR metrics. Historically, Freeland's reliance on weak contact and ground balls has been overlooked due to Coors' unique environment, which skews WAR figures.
Saturday Rockpile: The Coors Tax and Kyle Freeland’s WAR problem
purplerow.comFanarchy Field Notes • Rockies rally late with a three-run seventh inning to edge Athletics. • Ryan Ritter's solo shot in the fifth sparks Colorado's comeback. • Jaden Hill secures the win with a solid inning of relief work. • Edouard Julien ties the game with a clutch homer in the seventh. • TJ Shook locks down the save, preserving the Rockies' narrow victory. 🔒
Rockies' RJ Petit is sidelined with Tommy John surgery, missing 2026 and likely part of 2027. As the Rule 5 pick, his absence impacts roster strategy. Petit will be on the 60-day IL, with his future hinging on 2027 activation for Rule 5 control. 🤔
RJ Petit Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
mlbtraderumors.comMushinski's stint with the Rockies ends as he opts out after an inconsistent camp, striking out many but allowing too many runs. His exit leaves the Rockies with limited lefty options in the bullpen for 2026. ⚾
Parker Mushinski To Opt Out Of Deal With Rockies
mlbtraderumors.comKyle Karros and TJ Rumfield earned Opening Day spots with the Rockies after strong springs. Manager Warren Schaeffer announced the roster, including Ryan Feltner as the fifth starter and Brett Sullivan making the team. One roster spot remains open.
Strong springs score Karros, Rumfield Opening Day spots with Rockies
mlb.comMichael Lorenzen returns to the mound for the Rockies after his World Baseball Classic stint, facing off against the Athletics' Jeffrey Springs at Salt River Fields. Spring training drama unfolds as Lorenzen looks to build on his international success.
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 30 thread: Jeffrey Springs vs. Michael Lorenzen
sports.yahoo.comRockies' infielder Ryan Ritter is expanding his versatility by playing multiple positions, including outfield, during spring training. After his 2025 debut, he's focused on maintaining strength and a sustainable routine for the long season ahead.
This Week in Purple: Rockies infielder Ryan Ritter diversifies his on-field portfolio
sports.yahoo.comEthan Holliday impresses with his arm during the Rockies' Spring Breakout. Wearing Troy Tulowitzki's iconic No. 2 jersey, Holliday continues to develop his game with a chip on his shoulder.
Holliday shines, Arguelles shows off his arm in Rockies' Spring Breakout
mlb.comFanarchy Field Notes • Rockies' bullpen falters as Mason Green blows the save in the ninth. • Troy Johnston's fourth-inning double sparked an early lead for Colorado. • Conner Capel's eighth-inning single gave Rockies a brief cushion. • Brett Squires' seventh-inning homer chipped away at Colorado's lead. • Rudy Martin's walk-off single sealed the Royals' comeback victory.
Kyle Freeland takes the mound for the Rockies in his final spring training start, facing Royals' Cole Ragans. Freeland prepares for a franchise-record fifth Opening Day start, showing sharp form this spring with limited innings.
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 29 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. Cole Ragans
sports.yahoo.comKyle Freeland's Coors Field performance highlights the challenges of measuring value with traditional WAR metrics. Historically, Freeland's reliance on weak contact and ground balls has been overlooked due to Coors' unique environment, which skews WAR figures.
Saturday Rockpile: The Coors Tax and Kyle Freeland’s WAR problem
purplerow.comFanarchy Field Notes • Rockies rally late with a three-run seventh inning to edge Athletics. • Ryan Ritter's solo shot in the fifth sparks Colorado's comeback. • Jaden Hill secures the win with a solid inning of relief work. • Edouard Julien ties the game with a clutch homer in the seventh. • TJ Shook locks down the save, preserving the Rockies' narrow victory. 🔒
Rockies' RJ Petit is sidelined with Tommy John surgery, missing 2026 and likely part of 2027. As the Rule 5 pick, his absence impacts roster strategy. Petit will be on the 60-day IL, with his future hinging on 2027 activation for Rule 5 control. 🤔
RJ Petit Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
mlbtraderumors.comMushinski's stint with the Rockies ends as he opts out after an inconsistent camp, striking out many but allowing too many runs. His exit leaves the Rockies with limited lefty options in the bullpen for 2026. ⚾
Parker Mushinski To Opt Out Of Deal With Rockies
mlbtraderumors.comKyle Karros and TJ Rumfield earned Opening Day spots with the Rockies after strong springs. Manager Warren Schaeffer announced the roster, including Ryan Feltner as the fifth starter and Brett Sullivan making the team. One roster spot remains open.
Strong springs score Karros, Rumfield Opening Day spots with Rockies
mlb.comMichael Lorenzen returns to the mound for the Rockies after his World Baseball Classic stint, facing off against the Athletics' Jeffrey Springs at Salt River Fields. Spring training drama unfolds as Lorenzen looks to build on his international success.