Opening Day FAQ: Rockies vs. Rays
TAMPA, Fla. -- There is a long, proud history of professional baseball in Tampa. It has been more than 100 years since the Cubs first made this city their Spring Training home and the Tampa Smokers played in the Florida State League. From Plant Field to Al Lopez Field to
Back for 2025 -- ROCKIES.TV -- stream games in the Rockies territory
The countdown to the 2025 season is on, and there's no better place to watch all the action than on ROCKIES.TV.
Moniak agrees to 1-year deal with Rockies (sources)
TAMPA -- The Rockies agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Mickey Moniak to provide outfield speed and depth, according to Major League sources. The club has not confirmed the deal. After being released by the Angels on Tuesday, Moniak and the Rockies came to terms on Wednesday for
'I don't take opportunities for granted': Martini reflects on making roster
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rockies manager Bud Black waited for days until it was safe to give outfielder Nick Martini his special moment. Martini, 34, was in the midst of a special Spring Training -- good enough that the Rockies decided early that they would promote him to the Major League
Bold predictions for the Rockies ahead of the 2025 season
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Top prospects to watch at Triple-A -- one for each organization
It’s Triple-A’s turn up to bat on Friday. The regular season begins for the Minor Leagues’ highest level one day after the action starts on the Major League side. Fun fact: it’ll be the earliest start to a Minor League season since 1951 (March 27). Double-A, High-A and Single-A will
1 important thing we learned about each team this spring
If you're reading this, congratulations -- you've just about made it through another offseason. In a matter of days, the 2025 season will exist outside of predictions and projections, and every team will be playing baseball that matters again. But before Opening Day festivities kick off on Thursday, we still
Latest Rockies injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rockies injury news and transactions.
Who is making a case for Colorado's Opening Day roster?
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The final days of Rockies Spring Training are turning competitive, thanks to outfielder Sean Bouchard and veteran utility man Nick Martini showing well enough in camp to work their way into the team’s plans. The bullpen also remains competitive, with pitchers expected to be on the team
Rockies, TEGNA’s 9News expand partnership to bring more games to fans
DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies and 9News, the TEGNA owned NBC affiliate, are proud to announce an exciting expansion of their 20-year partnership, reinforcing their commitment to providing fans with unparalleled access to the team across the Front Range. As part of this renewed collaboration, 9News will air 10 simulcast
Martini, Beck make Rox '25 roster; Veen to start in Triple-A
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Nick Martini's consistent offensive spring and Jordan Beck's strong recent work in Spring Training earned them spots on the Rockies’ Opening Day roster. Dynamic No. 8 prospect Zac Veen will begin the year at Triple-A Albuquerque. Rockies manager Bud Black announced the 26-man roster on Sunday, the
Here's where every Top 100 prospect is expected to start the season
The 2025 Opening Day prospect roster announcements began last week when the Cubs informed Matt Shaw (MLB No. 19) he was making the trip overseas to compete in the Tokyo Series. Roki Sasaki (No. 1) also received the good news, but his assignment was much less of a surprise. Now
These prospects are just a phone call away from contributing in the bigs
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Comparing the industry's 2025 Top 100 Prospects lists
One of the joys of the offseason is poring over prospect rankings. Of course, there is no One True Prospects List handed down from the baseball heavens -- each list has its own set of preferences and biases. Some people prefer upside while others put a premium on proximity to
How Freeman's role with the Rockies could shape up
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Infielder-outfielder Tyler Freeman was at Guardians camp in Goodyear, Ariz., unsure of what was happening after being scratched from the lineup on Saturday and told to await further instruction. Then FaceTime alerted him of a call from his old baseball friend, outfielder Nolan Jones, who was trying
Rockies acquire Tyler Freeman from Guardians for Nolan Jones
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Rockies acquired versatile middle-of-the-diamond player Tyler Freeman on Saturday from the Guardians in exchange for a player they received from the same club in 2022: left fielder Nolan Jones. The teams announced the deal on Saturday, after Freeman and Jones were scratched from the starting lineups
Rockies send top prospect Dollander to Minors camp
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies’ made a logical decision to reassign MLB Pipeline’s No. 25 prospect Chase Dollander, a right-handed pitcher whose development this spring has justified his being the ninth overall pick in the 2023 Draft, to Minor League camp. But it can be logical and jarring at the
Estrada to miss 4-8 weeks with right wrist fracture
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies second baseman Thairo Estrada sustained a non-displaced fracture in his right wrist and will miss “anywhere from 4-8 weeks,” manager Bud Black said on Friday. Estrada, 29, signed to a one-year contract with a 2026 mutual option to provide a lineup spark, was hit on the
1 stat per MLB team to show you know baseball
It’s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. It’s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether it’s water-cooler talks, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, you’re going to
Elbow healthy, Senzatela ready to roll; Veen wins spring MVP award
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Antonio Senzatela doesn’t have to look at his Cactus League statistics -- which happen to be the best of his career -- to feel good about Spring Training. Looking around the Rockies’ Salt River Fields at Talking Stick clubhouse at healthy rotation mates is enough. This time
Bryant's newest resume line? Disney Hits DJ!
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies’ Kris Bryant spent part of Thursday at the happiest place he could find: In front of a computer, communicating with folks who play the sounds of The Happiest Place on Earth. Bryant recorded himself introducing five songs for the Disney Hits channel on SiriusXM (Channel
Estrada's poor luck continues as Rox hitters launch homers
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Second baseman Thairo Estrada smiled Thursday morning and said, through Rockies interpreter Edwin Perez, “You can’t over-protect yourself.” Kicked in the back of the neck on Saturday, Estrada was jarred enough to be out of action until Thursday night. Then fate showed Estrada his right wrist, not
The Coors Conundrum: How can the Rockies win consistently at altitude?
DENVER -- Dan O’Dowd spent 15 years trying to figure out how to win consistently as the general manager of the Rockies. He arrived in Colorado in 1999 with optimism for the future. He left in 2014 haunted by reality. “There are a ton of baseball people who you’ll talk
Beck aiming to show Rockies he belongs in crunch time
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck flashed a smile to hitting coach Hensley Meulens after his liner bounced just inside the right-field line to complete his batting practice round. Beck’s positive outlook in the final make-or-get-optioned days of Spring Training paid off during Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to the Diamondbacks