With the Nationals hiring Paul Toboni as president of baseball operations, the Rockies are the only team searching for a new front office head. That could soon be coming to an end, as Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports that the Rox will narrow to a group of finalists next week. Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post hears similarly and writes that the Rox still have yet to … [Read more...] about Rockies To Narrow Front Office Search To Finalists Next Week
Chris Owings Announces Retirement
Infielder Chris Owings announced his retirement on his Instagram page last week. He last played in affiliated ball in the Dodgers organization in 2024. Now, it appears the 11-year big-league veteran will hang up his spikes at the age of 34. “This game has given me more than I could’ve ever imagined,” said Owings, who went on to thank his family, coaches, and the various … [Read more...] about Chris Owings Announces Retirement
Rockies Have Interviewed James Click, Scott Sharp, Matt Forman In Front Office Search
The Rockies are looking outside the organization for a new front office leader. Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports that they have interviewed James Click of the Blue Jays, Scott Sharp of the Royals and Matt Forman of the Guardians. It’s possible that the club has spoken with others but that’s at least three external candidates to have interviewed. Colorado just wrapped up … [Read more...] about Rockies Have Interviewed James Click, Scott Sharp, Matt Forman In Front Office Search
Sandy Alomar Sr. Passes Away
Former All-Star infielder Sandy Alomar Sr. has passed away, per an announcement from the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League. He was 81 years old and would have turned 82 this coming weekend. The father of big leaguers Roberto Alomar and Sandy Alomar Jr., Sandy Sr. enjoyed a 15-year playing career of his own. From 1964-78, he suited up for the Angels, Yankees, White Sox, … [Read more...] about Sandy Alomar Sr. Passes Away
Rockies Assistant GM Zack Rosenthal Resigns
Rockies VP of baseball operations and assistant general manager Zack Rosenthal has resigned from the organization, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports. Rosenthal has been in the assistant GM role since the 2014-15 offseason, and the VP position was added to his portfolio following the 2021 season, after Bill Schmidt was elevated from interim GM to the full-time job. Schmidt is now … [Read more...] about Rockies Assistant GM Zack Rosenthal Resigns