Each year, as winter fades and spring takes hold, millions of Americans rejoice at the arrival of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day. For baseball fans, it’s more than just the first game of the season—it’s a symbol of renewal, hope, and national tradition. Yet, despite its deep cultural significance, Opening Day remains an ordinary workday… read more

In 1849, French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr coined the phrase: “The more things change, the more they remain the same.” The modern-day Colorado Rockies are a living embodiment of this quote. For over 30 years the team has struggled to find an identity and process for sustained success. The team has reached the postseason just… read more

In the waning days of Spring Training, the Colorado Rockies traded outfielder Nolan Jones to the Cleveland Guardians for infielder-outfielder Tyler Freeman. The deal was first reported by MLB.com’s Thomas Harding and subsequently announced by the Rockies. The move comes as a bit of a shock as Jones, 26, heads back to the team that… read more

Any missing nearly two full seasons, Antonio Senzatela came back with a vengeance in Spring Training for the Colorado Rockies to set a Spring Training franchise record for the lowest earned run average (min. 21 innings). In Friday’s 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, the right-hander allowed two runs on five hits in 5… read more

The Colorado Rockies handed out their annual Abby Greer Award on Friday, naming outfielder Zac Veen as the team’s most valuable player in Spring Training. The award has been handed out annually since 2004 by the team as a means of naming the most valuable player of Spring Training who is a product of their player… read more

The Colorado Rockies received troubling news Friday, just one week before the start of the 2025 season. Manager Bud Black told reporters that second baseman Thairo Estrada suffered a broken wrist Thursday night after getting hit by a pitch thrown by Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker. He is expected to miss four to eight weeks,… read more

The outfield has been one of the more interesting ​position battles for the Colorado Rockies in Spring Training. Entering the year it was projected that the outfield would consist of Nolan Jones in left field, Brenton Doyle in center, and Jordan Beck in right. Still, the Rockies hedged their bets, stocking up in camp with… read more

In the history of the Colorado Rockies, spanning three decades, pitching has been the bane of the organization’s existence. The combination of the thin air of Colorado and the general lack of developmental talent has been a difficult hurdle for the team to overcome. There have been good pitchers that have rolled through Colorado and… read more

When the Colorado Rockies open the 2025 season on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays, they will turn to homegrown lefty Kyle Freeland to make his fourth Opening Day start in franchise history. Manager Bud Black made the announcement on Sunday before Freeland’s start against the Kansas City Royals. “His total commitment to the… read more