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In the heart of Spring Training, the Rockies are shaking things up with fresh practices aimed at sharpening their fundamentals. With a new player development staff and exciting prospects like Zac Veen making waves, there’s a palpable buzz about what’s to come.
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MLB.com
Rox trying 'new, fresh things' in practice to help fundamentals stick
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The new Rockies Spring Training practice schedule has a team segment called T.T.G. (Talking The Game), but that period during Tuesday’s first full-squad workout had way more action.
Coaches hit grounders to shortstops and third basemen, only each time the ball was hit three baserunners practice reading
MLB.com
Rockies announce 2026 player development staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Rockies’ Minor League managers and coaching staff were released to the public this week. There was a reason the hiring process extended into the start of Major League workouts.
Purple Row
Introducing the 2026 Prospect Non-Roster Invitees: Pitchers
Although it may be hard to tell with the unseasonably warm weather this winter in the Mile High City, spring is in the air and on the horizon. Pitchers and catchers reported to the Rockies’ complex in Scottsdale, Arizona last week, with position players reporting yesterday. The first game of spring training is this coming […]
Purple Row
Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 7, JB Middleton
7. JB Middleton (409 points, 19 ballots) Middleton became the highest-ever drafted pitcher for Southern Mississippi when the Rockies took him 45th overall in the 2025 draft (Middleton was 41st in MLB Pipeline’s draft rankings), signing the now 22-year-old right-hander to a $2.072 million bonus that was $100k under slot. Middleton doesn’t possess ideal size for […]
Roxpile
What the Rockies can expect from Zac Veen after ridiculous physical transformation
Rockies prospect Zac Veen showed up to Spring Training looking like an entirely different person.
Baseball Prospectus
Saves + Holds Targets for 2026
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