Colorado Rockies News & Updates

March 01, 2026

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Ezequiel Tovar is off to Miami to join Team Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic, a bright spot amid the Rockies' dismal 16-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals, where pitchers issued an alarming 15 walks. While today’s score doesn't matter much in spring training, it does spotlight the pitching struggles that continue to haunt this team. Michael Lorenzen and Ryan Feltner emphasized the importance of learning from these tough outings as they prepare for the regular season. Meanwhile, a mock trade proposal suggesting the Rockies could land an All-Star pitcher from the Twins raises eyebrows, hinting at future roster ambitions, even if that player is sidelined with Tommy John surgery. As Tovar heads into international competition, Rockies fans are left hoping for a turnaround in pitching performance before the regular season kicks off.

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Tovar ready to put full season together in '26 -- but first, the Classic

Tovar ready to put full season together in '26 -- but first, the Classic

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar packed for Sunday’s trip to Miami to join Team Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic, having put behind him a Saturday that defined the worst of Spring Training – a hot and drawn-out 16-3 loss to the Royals. Tovar stayed around for three

Denver-area author teams up with KC illustrator to capture culture of Negro Leagues

Denver-area author teams up with KC illustrator to capture culture of Negro Leagues

DENVER – For Denny Dressman, it started three years ago as a gift from his wife, Melanie. But for the longtime author of 16 books, fate would have this trip from suburban Denver to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City lead to something lasting. Anthony High has earned

Purple Row After Dark: Vibe check

Purple Row After Dark: Vibe check

It’s been a big week here at Purple Row. We finished our PuRPs ranking. (Big shoutout to Jeff Aberle for that one!) The World Baseball Classic is just around the corner. And the Colorado Rockies actually have a winning record, including a few double-digit wins. (I know: Spring training results mean nothing, but I feel […]

Michael Lorenzen and Ryan Feltner on a 16-3 Rockies loss

Michael Lorenzen and Ryan Feltner on a 16-3 Rockies loss

Today, the Kansas City Royals absolutely pounded a Colorado Rockies squad that issued 15 walks. (You read that correctly.) For more details on the game, click here. Here are Michael Lorenzen’s comments on the day, which he saw as an important learning experience: In addition, Ryan Feltner weighed in: That said, please enjoy this Jordan […]

Spring Training: Rockies pitching falters in 16-3 loss to Royals

Spring Training: Rockies pitching falters in 16-3 loss to Royals

Rockies pitchers issued 15 walks in Saturday afternoon's Cactus League loss.

Sports Illustrated mock trade has Rockies landing All-Star pitcher from Twins

Sports Illustrated mock trade has Rockies landing All-Star pitcher from Twins

Although he's currently sidelined for the season with Tommy John surgery, Colorado would add a frontline ace to their rotation in 2027.