Here's why Bryant is trending up entering ‘24
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Black, Rockies talking contract extension
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies manager Bud Black and owner Dick Monfort acknowledged that they are discussing another contract extension to avoid going through 2024 in the last year of Black’s contract, but no deal has been reached. Black, 66, took over the Rockies before the 2017 season under a three-year
Romo earns All-Spring Breakout honors
The first-ever Spring Breakout is in the books and if these four days of prospect spotlight showcases mean anything, the future of the game is in very good hands. On Monday, MLB announced the inaugural All-Spring Breakout Team, composed of 30 players across 18 organizations (six teams did not play
1 player from each team making a big impression this spring
As we near the end of Spring Training, and with Opening Day right around the corner, it's time to check in on which players around baseball have made the biggest impression on each club during Cactus League and Grapefruit League play. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers,
Quantrill in attack mode: 'I kept on them'
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Right-hander Cal Quantrill’s pitching style is to allow the defense to do the work. The Rockies, his current team, fit his strategy. Quantrill’s 4 2/3 scoreless innings Sunday afternoon in Colorado’s 5-3 Cactus League victory over the Giants previewed what he hopes shows up during the regular
These prospects stood out most in Spring Breakout
As the inaugural Spring Breakout weekend comes to a close, there was no shortage of talent on display. With dozens of Top 100 prospects and nearly two-thirds of the 900 players who make up the team Top 30 prospects lists taking part, each club was well represented … but a
Stream in-market Rockies games live in 2024
Major League Baseball announced an in-market streaming option to watch the Rockies during the 2024 MLB season.
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Now established, Jones finally able to slow things down
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones does his best to apply his regular season preparation to Spring Training, which can be fluid. Friday was fluid, literally. The game against the Rangers at Salt River Field at Talking Stick was rained out, though Jones’ lone at-bat came just in
Romo continues to make strong impression at Spring Breakout
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- On Saturday morning, Rockies manager Bud Black said the team's No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline -- catcher Drew Romo -- had made an impression in Major League camp. During the Spring Breakout game against the Diamondbacks -- a 3-1 loss at Salt River Fields at Talking
Rockies' No. 8 prospect is embracing defensive flexibility
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Montero growing with the bat and the glove this spring
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Rockies' Elehuris Montero leaped to snare Josh Naylor's high chopper near first base and started a slick 3-6-3 double play during the first inning of Thursday's 13-7 loss to the Guardians. He added a sprinting, foul territory, over-the-head catch on Ramón Laureano's looping fly in the
Gordon shines in start in front of his parents
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Maybe the parents of Rockies Minor League right-handed pitcher Tanner Gordon have some magic. "They bought a ticket to this game about a month ago and asked, 'Do you think you'll be pitching?'" Gordon said. "I said I doubt it -- maybe as a backup. But they
Fearless and focused: Jorge's journey from Cuba to Rockies prospect
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Shortstop Dyan Jorge wasn't hard to miss when he played for various Cuban youth national teams. He was younger and smaller than everyone else. But, he made himself impossible to miss. The Rockies followed Jorge from around age 12 and signed him to a club-record $2.8 million
Projecting the Rockies’ Opening Day roster
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- As Spring Training enters its final two weeks, the Rockies find themselves still having to sort out four competitions for roles or roster spots: • Who claims the final two rotation spots? Righties Ryan Feltner, Dakota Hudson and Peter Lambert are in the running. The odd man
How Díaz exceled at the plate while setting records catching
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies catcher Elias Díaz thrived last season because he developed split identities. Call them Dr. Pitch-Caller and Mr. Power Hitter. Díaz set Rockies records for games caught (126) and different pitchers caught (33). That’s a lot of care and strategizing, and the struggles of the pitching staff
Check out these MiLB promos that celebrate women in sports
Innovation and family-friendliness have long been hallmarks of Minor League Baseball, so it only makes sense that Minors teams are continually seeking ways to make their ballparks more welcoming -- and more fun -- for girls and women. More and more Minor League teams are finding creative ways to celebrate
Toglia focusing on aggressiveness, improving power at plate
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Michael Toglia is a sturdy 6-foot-5, and believes it’s time he starts hitting like it. Toglia, a switch-hitter who is competing for an Opening Day roster spot, launched his third home run of the spring, a first-inning two-run shot off White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech during the
Rule 5 pick Molina learning about MLB life from Rox starters
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The leap to the Majors is not easy, but Rockies right-handed pitcher Anthony Molina is keeping it simple. He throws a fastball and a changeup, both for strikes. As for all the rest, he has a chance because he listens well. The Rockies selected Molina, 22, from
Rockies connecting club's past and present at Spring Training
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1 position battle to watch for each team
With the first few rounds of cuts behind us, clubs are getting a clearer picture of what their rosters are going to look like to open the 2024 season. Even so, every team still has at least one key question mark -- a role that remains, for all intents and
Hill fully embracing new role, showing signs of lights-out reliever
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It may not be long until Rockies right-handed relief prospect Jaden Hill can face a star and be able to fall back on more than just facing the guy in a video game. On Sunday, the Brewers’ Christian Yelich came to life. Hill struck him out on
Every team's projected 2024 home run leader
Spring Training is in full swing as we gear up for the 2024 regular season. That means it's a good time to look at projections for how things might turn out this year, and as usual, home runs are at the forefront of that discussion. Courtesy of FanGraphs’ Steamer projections,
We're talking about practice! Black enjoys Rox preparation
MESA, Ariz. -- When you have games like the Rockies’ 5-0 Cactus League loss to the Cubs on Saturday afternoon at Sloan Park, you’re reminded that what you’re participating in is an exhibition. During a spring in which Colorado’s offense has been among the Major League leaders -- the club