#Rockies will employ RHP Jimmy Herget as the "opener" tonight vs. the #Padres. RHP Chase Dollander lines up as the "bulk." He's on four days' rest since throwing 71 pitches (49 strikes), fanning 6 and walking 1 while holding the #Phillies to one run in 4 1/3 IP on Saturday.

Freeland leads Rockies to first series win over Astros since 2021 DENVER – Colorado came at the Astros with a one-two punch of veterans determined to prove that age ain’t nothing but a number. Kyle Freeland – 32 years old and nine years to the day since his big leag...

Remember when Kyle Freeland and Antonio Senzatela each took turns in a #Rockies rotation that made two postseason appearances? In a win over the #Astros, they joined forces.
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When the ball is, quite literally, bouncing your way, all you can do is shrug DENVER -- Troy Johnston was fortunate and good during Monday night’s 9-7 victory over the Astros at Coors Field. He had a chalk-hugging bunt single and rabbit’s-foot bounce off the second-base bag for...

After years of struggling and after nearly letting go his dream, the ball is finally bouncing the way of the #Rockies' Troy Johnston.
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Braylen Wimmer & Konner Eaton Lead Yard Goats to Win Braylen Wimmer & Konner Eaton Lead Yard Goats to Win Hartford, CT- The Hartford Yard Goats beat the Chesapeake Baysox 10-2 on Friday night at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford. Outfielder Braylen Wimmer ha...

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5 months ago Braylen Wimmer had a seizure on his way to a Fall League game, and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. 18 days later, he underwent a craniotomy. Last night, Wimmer started in centerfield for the Yard Goats, and scored a run at the plate. That's guts. That's perseverance 🙌

'Hero of the game' Bellozo an example of Rox low-profile area of team growth DENVER -- Friday afternoon’s Coors Field opener had to go sideways in a hurry for right-handed pitcher Valente Bellozo to be “the hero of the game,” according to Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer. But ...

How do the #Rockies fill holes without disturbing player development efforts? Valente Bellozo's stellar relief work in a lost cause is an illustration of the team adhering to a plan
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Strong springs score Karros, Rumfield Opening Day spots with Rockies SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies challenged third baseman Kyle Karros and first baseman TJ Rumfield to prove themselves this spring, and both were rewarded with Opening Day roster spots, manager Warre...

#Rockies roster decisions: 1B TJ Rumfield, 3B Kyle Karros make it, C Sullivan is backup, RHP Ryan Feltner gets the No. 5 spot, RHP Chase Dollander joins RHP Antonio Senzatela in long relief.
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Rockies stay connected on mound with coach calling pitches from dugout SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman turned his head toward the first-base dugout during the first inning on Thursday to watch pitching coach Alon Leichman flash either signs of the fut...

#Rockies pitchers, catchers and coaches are seeing if calling pitches from the dugout will keep everyone connected.
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⚾️ Jordan Beck is plotting to become the next big run producer
⚾️ John Brebbia acknowledges the stress of trying to make a team
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Johnston 'controlling the controllables' as he competes for roster spot SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – In the high-stakes environment of Cactus League play, where every at-bat can determine an Opening Day roster spot, Rockies outfielder/first baseman Troy Johnston is focused on "con...

Troy Johnston is "controlling the controllables" in his push for a #Rockies roster spot.
And give a warm Colorado sports fan welcome to Courtney Hollmon on coverage today.
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Bud Black is with the Padres. Shook was selected in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 and is in Minor League camp. He has appeared in Cactus League games.

Feltner experiments in-game as he battles for rotation spot SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – For Rockies right-handed pitcher Ryan Feltner, some pitches are thrown in a Spring Training vacuum. Those deliveries have a purpose that has little to do with the immediate result,...

#Rockies righty Ryan Feltner building on health and strike-throwing, and controls what he can as he vies for a starting rotation spot. Also, Tanner Gordon is in the conversation.
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Ritter making a case for more playing time with strong spring start SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The best way to stop Rockies utility candidate Ryan Ritter \-\- who received Major League time as a rookie last year and is looking for further big-club employment -- from produci...

Ryan Ritter is making a case for playing time with a strong early showing in #Rockies camp
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Sullivan among players in Rockies camp raising the floor of roster MESA, Ariz. -- New Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta made several offseason acquisitions to “raise the floor” of the talent level of available players.

Catcher Brett Sullivan is among the players vowing to raise the floor of the #Rockies roster
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⚾️ Meet Konner Eaton, the Rox's 2025 Minor League Pitcher of the Year
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Condon continues to slug in Scottsdale, hits second spring homer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Scottsdale Stadium has been good to MLB Pipeline No. 70 prospect Charlie Condon, who homered the opposite way to right field in the Rockies’ 11-3 victory over the Giants on Thursda...

⚾️ #Rockies prospect Charlie Condon loves Scottsdale Stadium
⚾️ 1B TJ Rumfield's power is making the Rox love him
⚾️ A young team is learning simple hitting cues
⚾️ Jordan Beck and Ryan Ritter shine in new positions
⚾️ Cole Carrigg comes up big at short
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Rockies ready to crank up aggression on basepaths with additions of Castro, McCarthy SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rockies’ Willi Castro has demonstrated effectiveness with the bat, as evidenced by his 48 extra-base hits with the Twins two seasons ago. He’s pliable defensively, with 88 or mo...

Adding Willi Castro and Jake McCarthy to the speed the #Rockies already have should make baserunning more aggressive -- provided the team stays in games rather than falling behind early.
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Following brain tumor removal, Wimmer full-go at Rockies camp SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies infield-outfield prospect Braylen Wimmer appreciated the conversation he had with doctors during a 3 1/2-hour surgery in November to remove a golf ball-sized tumor on the ...

Following surgery to remove a brain tumor, infield-outfield prospect Braylen Wimmer is full-go at #Rockies camp
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Forbes attacking cancer with 'first-pitch breaking balls' SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies senior player development director Chris Forbes has spent more than half of his 53 years fighting cancer with a head-on spirit, meticulous study and -- a quip that mixes r...

#Rockies senior player development director Chris Forbes is attacking cancer with "first-pitch breaking balls"
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Rox trying 'new, fresh things' in practice to help fundamentals stick SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The new Rockies Spring Training practice schedule has a team segment called T.T.G. (Talking The Game), but that period during Tuesday’s first full-squad workout had way more actio...

The #Rockies have gone to a revamped practice approach, believing there's a better chance Spring Training priorities will sustain them through the season.
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In moments alone, the #Rockies' Jordan Beck reminds himself of his aspirations
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Bryant staying hopeful in face of chronic back injury: 'He’s having a tough time' SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies’ Kris Bryant can walk but cannot run, which means he is nowhere near playing. Bryant’s injury, diagnosed as chronic lumbar degenerative disk disease, is one of several...

The #Rockies' Kris Bryant discusses his extreme back pain as he continues to rehab
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After difficult '25 on and off field, Doyle eyes bounce-back '26 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The final months of Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle’s 2025 and his early days of this year have brought increasing joy. The first months of unimaginable heartbreak and on-fie...

#Rockies CF Brenton Doyle is enjoying increasingly brighter days
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Rox new starters already 'creating a good team vibe' at camp SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana loves talking, listening and demonstrating. So he fits right in with the idea factory that has sprung up in Rockies camp. In his first two days s...

#Rockies new starters already "creating a good team vibe"
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New pitch grips key to Senzatela's continued development SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- After spending the last four years having to look past pain and struggles to find the bright side, Rockies right-handed pitcher Antonio Senzatela could be truly looking at a new d...

Can a new-style Antonio Senzatela win back his old spot in the #Rockies starting rotation?
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Veteran lefty Quintana will bring experience to Rockies' rotation SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Suddenly, the Rockies have a chance to field an experienced starting rotation. The one-year deal that veteran left-hander Jose Quintana has agreed to – according to ESPN’s Jesse Ro...

#Rockies update:
⚾️ Jose Quintana adds to a suddenly experienced rotation
⚾️ Warren Schaeffer plans an efficient spring camp
⚾️ Kris Bryant will rehab at home
⚾️ Tyler Freeman has a back issue, but should bounce back
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