Patrick D. Lyons
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The Denver Broncos are looking rather legit after their 34-26 comeback win against the Green Bay Packers.
At 12-2, Denver has won 11 games in a row.
That ties the longest winning streak in Colorado Rockies history, which happened twice, both in playoff years: 2007 and 2009.
At 12-2, Denver has won 11 games in a row.
That ties the longest winning streak in Colorado Rockies history, which happened twice, both in playoff years: 2007 and 2009.
December 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The Denver Broncos are looking rather legit after their 34-26 comeback win against the Green Bay Packers.
At 12-2, Denver has won 11 games in a row.
That ties the longest winning streak in Colorado Rockies history, which happened twice, both in playoff years: 2007 and 2009.
At 12-2, Denver has won 11 games in a row.
That ties the longest winning streak in Colorado Rockies history, which happened twice, both in playoff years: 2007 and 2009.
#Rockies grab another one from the Dodgers.
Brett Pill is Colorado’s new Major League hitting coach after six years with LA in various MiLB hitting roles.
The 41-year-old served as an international scout (2017-19) for the KBO’s Kia Tigers and won the 2012 World Series with SF.
Brett Pill is Colorado’s new Major League hitting coach after six years with LA in various MiLB hitting roles.
The 41-year-old served as an international scout (2017-19) for the KBO’s Kia Tigers and won the 2012 World Series with SF.
December 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
#Rockies grab another one from the Dodgers.
Brett Pill is Colorado’s new Major League hitting coach after six years with LA in various MiLB hitting roles.
The 41-year-old served as an international scout (2017-19) for the KBO’s Kia Tigers and won the 2012 World Series with SF.
Brett Pill is Colorado’s new Major League hitting coach after six years with LA in various MiLB hitting roles.
The 41-year-old served as an international scout (2017-19) for the KBO’s Kia Tigers and won the 2012 World Series with SF.
Leaders from Team Israel said on Tuesday that they would love to have Max Fried and Alex Bregman play for them in the 2026 WBC.
Jake Bird, who was a commit in 2023 before getting injured, would also be welcomed.
Jake Bird, who was a commit in 2023 before getting injured, would also be welcomed.
December 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Leaders from Team Israel said on Tuesday that they would love to have Max Fried and Alex Bregman play for them in the 2026 WBC.
Jake Bird, who was a commit in 2023 before getting injured, would also be welcomed.
Jake Bird, who was a commit in 2023 before getting injured, would also be welcomed.
#Rockies select RHP RJ Petit from the Detroit Tigers as the first pick in the Rule 5 Draft.
At 6-foot-8 and 300 pounds, he would tie Jason Hirsh and Chris Martin as the tallest in franchise history should make the roster.
At 6-foot-8 and 300 pounds, he would tie Jason Hirsh and Chris Martin as the tallest in franchise history should make the roster.
December 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
#Rockies select RHP RJ Petit from the Detroit Tigers as the first pick in the Rule 5 Draft.
At 6-foot-8 and 300 pounds, he would tie Jason Hirsh and Chris Martin as the tallest in franchise history should make the roster.
At 6-foot-8 and 300 pounds, he would tie Jason Hirsh and Chris Martin as the tallest in franchise history should make the roster.
Teams are checking on #Rockies Brenton Doyle, according to @AriA1exander
Padres, Phillies, Mets and Yankees would love a CF upgrade.
Doyle, 27, struggled in the first half before looking more like the 4.0 bWAR player of 2024. The two-time Gold Glover has four years of control.
Padres, Phillies, Mets and Yankees would love a CF upgrade.
Doyle, 27, struggled in the first half before looking more like the 4.0 bWAR player of 2024. The two-time Gold Glover has four years of control.
December 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Teams are checking on #Rockies Brenton Doyle, according to @AriA1exander
Padres, Phillies, Mets and Yankees would love a CF upgrade.
Doyle, 27, struggled in the first half before looking more like the 4.0 bWAR player of 2024. The two-time Gold Glover has four years of control.
Padres, Phillies, Mets and Yankees would love a CF upgrade.
Doyle, 27, struggled in the first half before looking more like the 4.0 bWAR player of 2024. The two-time Gold Glover has four years of control.
Alon Leichman, new pitching coach for the Colorado Rockies, has a fan (and friend) in Team Israel GM Simon Rosenbaum.
“Self made, self taught, has worked really hard to get to where he is both with all the information (and) all the technology.”
“Self made, self taught, has worked really hard to get to where he is both with all the information (and) all the technology.”
December 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Alon Leichman, new pitching coach for the Colorado Rockies, has a fan (and friend) in Team Israel GM Simon Rosenbaum.
“Self made, self taught, has worked really hard to get to where he is both with all the information (and) all the technology.”
“Self made, self taught, has worked really hard to get to where he is both with all the information (and) all the technology.”
#Rockies announce coaching hires for their revamped coaching staff:
Alon Leichman (MIA) - pitching coach
Gabe Ribas (DET) - assistant pitching coach
Matt Buschmann (CHC) - bullpen coach
Matt Daniels (MIN) - director of pitching
Alon Leichman (MIA) - pitching coach
Gabe Ribas (DET) - assistant pitching coach
Matt Buschmann (CHC) - bullpen coach
Matt Daniels (MIN) - director of pitching
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
#Rockies announce coaching hires for their revamped coaching staff:
Alon Leichman (MIA) - pitching coach
Gabe Ribas (DET) - assistant pitching coach
Matt Buschmann (CHC) - bullpen coach
Matt Daniels (MIN) - director of pitching
Alon Leichman (MIA) - pitching coach
Gabe Ribas (DET) - assistant pitching coach
Matt Buschmann (CHC) - bullpen coach
Matt Daniels (MIN) - director of pitching
What’s up with the Rockies?
A lot right now.
Targeting first basemen in free agency, the second base competition, a potential Brenton Doyle trade and a new pitching coach. 👇 www.justbaseball.com/mlb/rockies-...
A lot right now.
Targeting first basemen in free agency, the second base competition, a potential Brenton Doyle trade and a new pitching coach. 👇 www.justbaseball.com/mlb/rockies-...
Rockies Management Feeling Hopeful at 2025 Winter Meetings
Warren Schaeffer and Paul DePodesta of the Colorado Rockies spoke to the media at this year's Winter Meetings about a slew of topics.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
What’s up with the Rockies?
A lot right now.
Targeting first basemen in free agency, the second base competition, a potential Brenton Doyle trade and a new pitching coach. 👇 www.justbaseball.com/mlb/rockies-...
A lot right now.
Targeting first basemen in free agency, the second base competition, a potential Brenton Doyle trade and a new pitching coach. 👇 www.justbaseball.com/mlb/rockies-...
Colorado cannot select any higher than 10th in the 2026 MLB Draft due to rules preventing clubs drafting in the Top 6 three years in a row.
MLB Draft Lottery is at 3:30 p.m. MT, but the 119-loss #Rockies will not be on stage for the selection show.
MLB Draft Lottery is at 3:30 p.m. MT, but the 119-loss #Rockies will not be on stage for the selection show.
December 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Colorado cannot select any higher than 10th in the 2026 MLB Draft due to rules preventing clubs drafting in the Top 6 three years in a row.
MLB Draft Lottery is at 3:30 p.m. MT, but the 119-loss #Rockies will not be on stage for the selection show.
MLB Draft Lottery is at 3:30 p.m. MT, but the 119-loss #Rockies will not be on stage for the selection show.
GM Josh Byrnes explained the decision of waiving some young let Rockies as simply opening spots on the 40-man.
A decision on Kris Bryant could be next.
“I think that’s the big one… I don't have the answer to that now, but it's something we definitely need to figure out.”
A decision on Kris Bryant could be next.
“I think that’s the big one… I don't have the answer to that now, but it's something we definitely need to figure out.”
December 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
GM Josh Byrnes explained the decision of waiving some young let Rockies as simply opening spots on the 40-man.
A decision on Kris Bryant could be next.
“I think that’s the big one… I don't have the answer to that now, but it's something we definitely need to figure out.”
A decision on Kris Bryant could be next.
“I think that’s the big one… I don't have the answer to that now, but it's something we definitely need to figure out.”
Large media contingency waiting for the WBC Media Day to begin.
Feels a lot more substantial than the crowd in 2022.
Feels a lot more substantial than the crowd in 2022.
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Large media contingency waiting for the WBC Media Day to begin.
Feels a lot more substantial than the crowd in 2022.
Feels a lot more substantial than the crowd in 2022.
Edwin Díaz sets a new AAV for closers with his three-year, $69 million deal from the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to @JeffPassan
That feels like a bargain considering the Rockies once set the mark in Dec. 2017 with Wade Davis’ three-year, $52 million contract.
That feels like a bargain considering the Rockies once set the mark in Dec. 2017 with Wade Davis’ three-year, $52 million contract.
December 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Edwin Díaz sets a new AAV for closers with his three-year, $69 million deal from the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to @JeffPassan
That feels like a bargain considering the Rockies once set the mark in Dec. 2017 with Wade Davis’ three-year, $52 million contract.
That feels like a bargain considering the Rockies once set the mark in Dec. 2017 with Wade Davis’ three-year, $52 million contract.
Had to ask Paul DePodesta if there was anyone on the #Rockies roster that was untouchable in terms of a trade.
"What we've basically told everybody is - I think we have to be open minded, right?"
"What we've basically told everybody is - I think we have to be open minded, right?"
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Had to ask Paul DePodesta if there was anyone on the #Rockies roster that was untouchable in terms of a trade.
"What we've basically told everybody is - I think we have to be open minded, right?"
"What we've basically told everybody is - I think we have to be open minded, right?"
Hunter Goodman had a breakout season, winning the NL Silver Slugger Award for Colorado.
What does #Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer think Goodman needs to do to take his next step? Leadership.
Also, expect more days at DH in the Cal Raleigh mold for Colorado’s catcher.
What does #Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer think Goodman needs to do to take his next step? Leadership.
Also, expect more days at DH in the Cal Raleigh mold for Colorado’s catcher.
December 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Hunter Goodman had a breakout season, winning the NL Silver Slugger Award for Colorado.
What does #Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer think Goodman needs to do to take his next step? Leadership.
Also, expect more days at DH in the Cal Raleigh mold for Colorado’s catcher.
What does #Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer think Goodman needs to do to take his next step? Leadership.
Also, expect more days at DH in the Cal Raleigh mold for Colorado’s catcher.
Could we see Paul DePodesta and the #Rockies actually make a splash in free agency, perhaps by signing a first baseman?
"I have a couple meetings today with some guys who represent some first baseman, so I think that's certainly a possibility."
"I have a couple meetings today with some guys who represent some first baseman, so I think that's certainly a possibility."
December 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Could we see Paul DePodesta and the #Rockies actually make a splash in free agency, perhaps by signing a first baseman?
"I have a couple meetings today with some guys who represent some first baseman, so I think that's certainly a possibility."
"I have a couple meetings today with some guys who represent some first baseman, so I think that's certainly a possibility."
Warren Schaeffer on the #Rockies new leadership casting off organization stalwarts Michael Toglia, Warming Bernabel and Drew Romo:
“I like the establishment of a direction… Paul (DePodesta) has a different process than what were previously used to. It’s a good process.”
“I like the establishment of a direction… Paul (DePodesta) has a different process than what were previously used to. It’s a good process.”
December 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Warren Schaeffer on the #Rockies new leadership casting off organization stalwarts Michael Toglia, Warming Bernabel and Drew Romo:
“I like the establishment of a direction… Paul (DePodesta) has a different process than what were previously used to. It’s a good process.”
“I like the establishment of a direction… Paul (DePodesta) has a different process than what were previously used to. It’s a good process.”
GM Josh Byrnes on why he went from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Colorado Rockies:
"(To) create a new future for this franchise which I think is arguably the most interesting in baseball with the challenges (they face)."
"(To) create a new future for this franchise which I think is arguably the most interesting in baseball with the challenges (they face)."
December 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
GM Josh Byrnes on why he went from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Colorado Rockies:
"(To) create a new future for this franchise which I think is arguably the most interesting in baseball with the challenges (they face)."
"(To) create a new future for this franchise which I think is arguably the most interesting in baseball with the challenges (they face)."
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December 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando. Home of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings.
What are your hopes for the #Rockies this week as they undertake a major rebuild?
What are your hopes for the #Rockies this week as they undertake a major rebuild?
December 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando. Home of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings.
What are your hopes for the #Rockies this week as they undertake a major rebuild?
What are your hopes for the #Rockies this week as they undertake a major rebuild?
1B Warming Bernabel is now a free agent.
The 23-year-old cleared waivers and has elected free agency instead of accepting an assignment to Triple-A with the #Rockies.
The 23-year-old cleared waivers and has elected free agency instead of accepting an assignment to Triple-A with the #Rockies.
December 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
1B Warming Bernabel is now a free agent.
The 23-year-old cleared waivers and has elected free agency instead of accepting an assignment to Triple-A with the #Rockies.
The 23-year-old cleared waivers and has elected free agency instead of accepting an assignment to Triple-A with the #Rockies.
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With one week until the 1st overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft, #Rockies clear space on the 40-man.
#Rockies lose a pair of young players to waivers:
RHP Anthony Molina claimed by Atlanta
C Drew Romo claimed by Baltimore
Colorado 40-man is currently at 38.
RHP Anthony Molina claimed by Atlanta
C Drew Romo claimed by Baltimore
Colorado 40-man is currently at 38.
December 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
With one week until the 1st overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft, #Rockies clear space on the 40-man.
#Rockies lose a pair of young players to waivers:
RHP Anthony Molina claimed by Atlanta
C Drew Romo claimed by Baltimore
Colorado 40-man is currently at 38.
RHP Anthony Molina claimed by Atlanta
C Drew Romo claimed by Baltimore
Colorado 40-man is currently at 38.
December 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
#Rockies lose a pair of young players to waivers:
RHP Anthony Molina claimed by Atlanta
C Drew Romo claimed by Baltimore
Colorado 40-man is currently at 38.
RHP Anthony Molina claimed by Atlanta
C Drew Romo claimed by Baltimore
Colorado 40-man is currently at 38.
OF Sam Hilliard is headed to South Korea to play in the KBO.
Hilliard signs with the KBO’s KT Wiz for $1MM ($300K signing bonus and $700K salary).
The 31-year-old debuted for the Rockies in 2019 and spent six of the last seven seasons in the Majors with Colorado.
Hilliard signs with the KBO’s KT Wiz for $1MM ($300K signing bonus and $700K salary).
The 31-year-old debuted for the Rockies in 2019 and spent six of the last seven seasons in the Majors with Colorado.
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
OF Sam Hilliard is headed to South Korea to play in the KBO.
Hilliard signs with the KBO’s KT Wiz for $1MM ($300K signing bonus and $700K salary).
The 31-year-old debuted for the Rockies in 2019 and spent six of the last seven seasons in the Majors with Colorado.
Hilliard signs with the KBO’s KT Wiz for $1MM ($300K signing bonus and $700K salary).
The 31-year-old debuted for the Rockies in 2019 and spent six of the last seven seasons in the Majors with Colorado.
#Rockies make a bold acquisition for the open GM position:
Josh Byrnes, Senior VP of Baseball Operations for the Dodgers
Byrnes was an assistant general manager for Colorado before serving as the GM in Arizona and San Diego from 2005-2014.
Josh Byrnes, Senior VP of Baseball Operations for the Dodgers
Byrnes was an assistant general manager for Colorado before serving as the GM in Arizona and San Diego from 2005-2014.
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#Rockies make a bold acquisition for the open GM position:
Josh Byrnes, Senior VP of Baseball Operations for the Dodgers
Byrnes was an assistant general manager for Colorado before serving as the GM in Arizona and San Diego from 2005-2014.
Josh Byrnes, Senior VP of Baseball Operations for the Dodgers
Byrnes was an assistant general manager for Colorado before serving as the GM in Arizona and San Diego from 2005-2014.
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Anthony Rendon set to retire from the Los Angeles Angels - Could Kris Bryant be next for Colorado?
YouTube video by The Rockies Insider with Patrick Lyons
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November 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Wanna talk baseball?
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