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The Colorado Rockies offseason is beginning to take shape as they announce that three players have cleared outright waivers and elected free agency. Right-handed pitchers Dakota Hudson and Peter Lambert, along with outfielder Jake Cave, have opted to test the open market rather than accept an assignment to Triple-A Albuquerque. Shedding the three players to reaches a current … [Read more...] about Three Rockies Players Clear Waivers, Become Free Agents

After his first full season, Michael Toglia emerged as the Colorado Rockies long-term answer at first base. After failed experiments with Kris Bryant and Elehuris Montero at first base, Toglia took his opportunity and ran with it. Toglia played in 116 games this season, including 107 games at first base. On September 3, Toglia broke Rockies Hall-of-Famer Todd Helton’s franchise … [Read more...] about Long-Term Answer at First Base Takes Shape for Rockies

Ezequiel Tovar finished a strong 2024 campaign as the star shortstop for the Colorado Rockies. How will he build on this for 2025? The Rockies finished with 100+ losses for the second consecutive season (61-101), but Tovar and center fielder Brenton Doyle emerged as young franchise players who Colorado could build around. Tovar signed a seven-year, $63.5 million contract … [Read more...] about Shortstop’s Strong 2024 Something to Build On for Rockies

Bud Black, a veteran manager with nearly a decade of experience at the helm of the Colorado Rockies, will return for a ninth season, bringing stability and continuity to a team seeking resurgence. Following a challenging 2024 campaign, Black’s extended contract through 2025 provides a reassuring presence, allowing the Rockies to focus on rebuilding and contention. However, … [Read more...] about Rockies Manager Bud Black Signs On for Ninth Year at Helm

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Gabriel Hughes is ready for his redemption tour following recovery from Tommy John surgery last season. Hughes will be pitching in the AFL for the Salt River Rafters. The Rafters will kick off their first game in the AFL on Oct 8th. The 23-year-old is seeking to revamp himself following a UCL tear in July of 2023, leading to Tommy John surgery … [Read more...] about Rockies Prospect Ready to Make Comeback in Arizona Fall League