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Johnston 'controlling the controllables' as he fights 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, Rocki...

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Rockies' top prospect is showing this position battle isn't over yet Coming into spring training, Colorado shored up their first base position by adding depth through trades and free agency, creating internal...

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DePodesta, Rockies have more abstract measure of success in 2026 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Progress can be defined in many ways. It all depends on how you look at it – and where you're coming from. For teams lik...

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Colorado Rockies celebrate star's WBC dominance with Italian salute Team Italy stunned Team USA on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic. The 8-6 defeat put Team USA, a favorite to win the championship,...

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Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen stars for Italy against Team USA Italy initially took a commanding 8-0 lead Tuesday night, but Team USA made a strong comeback, scoring six unanswered runs. Ultimately, it w...

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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 hav...

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Vodnik brings fans behind the scenes with content from the Classic SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rockies right-hander Victor Vodnik casually mentioned to special front-office assistant Vinny Castilla that his mother w...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Rockies spring training: under-the-radar offseason signing shines We are about halfway through spring training, and the Rockies currently hold an 8-8 record (prior to Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati R...

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Mickey Moniak - Scratched from lineup with illness Moniak was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League lineup versus the Reds due to illness.

Impact Consider Moniak day-to-day for the time being. Jake McCarthy shifted from left field to center field and Charlie Condon entered the lineup in left field to cover for Moniak's absence.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Kurtz, De La Cruz Among 7 MLB Contracts Auto Renewed

Notable news, notes and buzz with MLB spring training ramping up ahead of the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day.

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Kurtz, De La Cruz Among 7 MLB Contracts Auto Renewed

Rockies spring training report: 5 players turning heads With Opening Day just around the corner, let's look at the Rockies players who are making the most of their opportunities this spring. We've...

2 DAYS AGO • ROXPILE.COM

Ezequiel Tovar - Simplifying swing Tovar worked on shedding weight and simplifying his swing this offseason, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tovar was limited to 95 games in 2025, in part due to an oblique strain. He attributed that injury to overly complicated swing mechanics and playing at slightly above his preferred weight. Tovar shed seven pounds during the offseason and simplified his swing in an effort to bounce back in 2026. He's gone 3-for-14 this spring, but has struck out only twice, and he is also representing Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rox prospects Brito, Calaz get taste of big league Spring Training GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies No. 4 prospect Roldy Brito has a solid build on his listed 5-foot-11 frame not always associated with an 18-year-...

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Spring Training: Rockies fall 12-3 to White Sox amidst bullpen woes Colorado could not recover from a disastrous fourth inning in Monday afternoon's spring training game against the Chicago White Sox. The Whi...

3 DAYS AGO • ROXPILE.COM

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect RJ Petit has sprained UCL in his right elbow

Colorado Rockies reliever RJ Petit has sprained the UCL in his right elbow and he is out indefinitely

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Setback for Rockies: Rule 5 pick sustains elbow injury Rockies' No. 28 prospect, RJ Petit, as ranked by MLB.com, suffered a right-arm injury, a UCL sprain, that will sideline the reliever for an...

3 DAYS AGO • ROXPILE.COM

RJ Petit - Diagnosed with UCL sprain Petit has been diagnosed with a UCL sprain in his right elbow, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact The diagnosis is often a precursor to UCL surgery, but Petit will consult with doctors before making a decision. A Rule 5 pick, Petit could be stashed on the 60-day injured list while he recovers, though the Rockies would still have to follow regular Rule 5 roster guidelines once Petit is off the 60-day IL.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Key prospects highlighted in Rockies' 2026 Spring Breakout roster The Colorado Rockies released their Spring Breakout roster a few days ago, featuring all their top prospects in action. Spring Breakout bega...

3 DAYS AGO • ROXPILE.COM

Agnos impressing in Rockies camp with new pitches, mindset This story was excerpted from Thomas Harding’s Rockies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...

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How can a 119-loss team find its way? Here are 6 quick fixes The 2025 Rockies lost 119 games and were outscored by a Modern Era-record 424 runs. It was legitimately one of the weakest seasons in baseba...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Hill hoping his slider helps flip the script in fight for OD roster spot SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Right-handed relief pitcher Jaden Hill heeded the advice of his new Rockies pitching coaches -- use the slider against...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Tyler Freeman's spring surge continues in Rockies' 4-4 tie with Guardians Rockies second baseman/outfielder Tyler Freeman has been a hitting machine since returning from injury this spring. He made his Cactus Leagu...

4 DAYS AGO • ROXPILE.COM

MLB Gameday: Guardians 4, Rockies 4 Final Score (03/08/2026) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Guardians vs. Rockies at Salt River Fields at...

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Sterlin Thompson - Sent to minor leagues The Rockies optioned Thompson to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Thompson was added to Colorado's 40-man roster in November but won't make the Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old outfielder will return to Albuquerque, where he posted a .296/.392/.519 slash line with 18 homers and 12 steals in 120 games last year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luis Peralta - Misses out on roster spot Colorado optioned Peralta to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact The left-hander finished 2025 working in the majors but is set to open 2026 in the minor leagues. Peralta had a 9.47 ERA and 16:18 K:BB across 19 frames in the big leagues last year, and he wasn't much better at Triple-A with a 9.09 ERA.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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