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March 07, 2026

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The Rockies showcased their offensive firepower with an 11-6 victory over the Athletics, but the real buzz centers around the players vying for roster spots. Ryan Ritter, with a strong spring performance, is making a compelling case for more playing time, leaving fans eager to see if he can secure a spot on Opening Day. Meanwhile, newcomer TJ Rumfield has captured the attention of Rockies supporters, with many believing he has the best shot to break camp with the team. Over in Puerto Rico, Willi Castro shined with a clutch RBI double, while Jose Quintana dazzled on the mound with three hitless innings for Colombia. As spring training heats up, the competition is fierce, and every at-bat is critical for those looking to solidify their roles in the Rockies' lineup.

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Castro delivers RBI double in Puerto Rico's opening win; Quintana fires 3 hitless innings for Colombia

Castro delivers RBI double in Puerto Rico's opening win; Quintana fires 3 hitless innings for Colombia

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – You could hear the crowd in the parking lot of Hiram Bithorn Stadium. You could see the traffic backed up on the highway from the second deck.

Ritter making a case for more playing time with strong spring start

Ritter making a case for more playing time with strong spring start

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The best way to stop Rockies utility candidate Ryan Ritter \-\- who received Major League time as a rookie last year and is looking for further big-club employment -- from producing this spring is to hope manager Warren Schaeffer gives him a day off.

Rockies Reacts Results: Fans believe in TJ Rumfield

Rockies Reacts Results: Fans believe in TJ Rumfield

We’re about halfway through spring training, which means position battles are heating up. Earlier this week, we asked who you thought had the best chance to break camp with the Rockies, and you answered! The vast majority of you believe that newly-acquired first baseman TJ Rumfield has the best chance of doing just that. Rumfield […]

Postgame notes on a Colorado Rockies 11-6 win over the Athletics

Postgame notes on a Colorado Rockies 11-6 win over the Athletics

Today, this Colorado Rockies soundly defeated The Athletics 11-6. For game highlights, click here. I was unable to download manager Warren Schaeffer’s comments, so here’s Chase Dollander: Brett Sullivan had quite a day: And here’s Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros (who gave us some “Karro’s taco’s): And, finally, please enjoy five minutes of Rockies highlights: […]

Ryan Ritter's emergence is making the Opening Day roster decision interesting

Ryan Ritter's emergence is making the Opening Day roster decision interesting

Ritter has been bouncing around the diamond for the Rockies this spring training.

Dodgers vs. Royals spring training game roster

Dodgers vs. Royals spring training game roster

The Dodgers host the Kansas City Royals at Camelback Ranch on Friday in their first night game this spring, with a 5:05 p.m. PT start. This is the second of two consecutive night games at Camelback Ranch, with the Colorado Rockies coming over on Saturday. Lineup Miguel Rojas 3BFreddie Freeman 1BMookie Betts SSTeoscar Hernández LFDalton […]