Veteran infielder Brendan Rodgers and the Houston Astros agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Wednesday, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. Rodgers became a free agent for the first time on November 22 after being non-tendered by the Colorado Rockies. After being selected third overall in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft, Rodgers debuted on May … [Read more...] about Astros Ink Veteran Infielder Brendan Rodgers to Minor League Deal
Rockies Add Veteran Left-Hander Scott Alexander to Bullpen
The Colorado Rockies waited the entire offseason to address one of their goals. Per Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post, general manager Bill Schmidt prioritized signing a reliever and a consistent bat this offseason. The Rockies signed second baseman Thairo Estrada to potentially fill the need for a consistent bat. However, they still had not added a quality reliever to a … [Read more...] about Rockies Add Veteran Left-Hander Scott Alexander to Bullpen
Grading the Rockies Offseason as Spring Training Kicks Off
It was another quiet offseason for the Colorado Rockies. Per MLBTradeRumors, the Rockies tied for 19th in Major League Baseball with just $8.5 million spent in guarantees for three players. As for their division rivals, the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants handed out over $100 million in guarantees, while the Los Angeles Dodgers spent a whopping $287 million. … [Read more...] about Grading the Rockies Offseason as Spring Training Kicks Off
Young Rockies Star Brenton Doyle is Set for a Contract Extension
At the age of 26, Brenton Doyle is entering his third full season as the center fielder of the Colorado Rockies. He was a stellar defender for Colorado in 2023, earning his first career Gold Glove, but he still had work to do on offense. In 2024, his offensive game exploded while he was still excellent defensively, earning his second straight Gold Glove. Doyle enters spring … [Read more...] about Young Rockies Star Brenton Doyle is Set for a Contract Extension
Where Do the Rockies Rank in PECOTA’s 2025 MLB Predictions?
The Colorado Rockies are coming off two straight 100+ loss seasons. Colorado had never had a 100+ loss season despite many mediocre seasons before 2023. The Rockies have continually struggled in the National League West and are perennial cellar dwellers. PECOTA projects more of the same for the Rockies in 2025. Per PECOTA, the Rockies are projected to have the fewest wins in … [Read more...] about Where Do the Rockies Rank in PECOTA’s 2025 MLB Predictions?