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The Colorado Rockies are in desperate need for a superstar or two. TJ Rumfield, day-to-day with right shoulder inflammation, was making a case for NL Rookie of the Year. Just a year ago, he was blocked in the New York Yankees organization and stuck in Triple-A. Could new President of Baseball Operations find more players like this in other orgs?

One player whose future as a superstar is on hold is Ethan Holliday. The 19-year-old selected 4th overall last year is done for the remainder of the 2026 season with a stress fracture in his left foot. Has he gone under the knife yet? And could we see him pop up in the Arizona Fall League this October?

Plus, Troy Johnston's value to contending clubs at this year's trade deadline, the Los Angeles Angels postseason drought and the general dysfunction with the Halos.

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Ezequiel Tovar had himself a game for the ages on Friday night to help the Colorado Rockies snap a five-game losing streak and a home run drought in Denver the likes of which we haven't seen very much. Two home runs - including a walk-off - to go along with a steal of home plate. How often have we seen that kind of performance in MLB?

Ryan Feltner twirled an absolute gem in his return from the IL on Saturday night. How important is his return to the starting rotation? Is he back to the form that had him as one of the best pitchers during the second half of 2024?

Plus, the status of TJ Rumfield, a Colorado native makes his MLB debut at Coors Field and previewing the Los Angeles Angels series.

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Michael Lorenzen has been a bit unlucky when you break down the numbers. BABIP, xSLG and a few other statistics suggest he hasn't been quite as bad as his 6.92 ERA would suggest. Is he ready to turn a corner on Tuesday against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates?

When the breaking news of a two-time NL Gold Glove Award winner was getting traded on Saturday, there was a split second where Brenton Doyle was no longer a Rockie. However, it was Patrick Bailey of the San Francisco Giants who was traded to the Cleveland Guardians. In exchange, the Giants fortified their 2026 draft with the 29th pick this July. Could we see Colorado do something similar?

Plus, a few unfamiliar names are worth watching in the Pirates series and the Rockies move out of the Power Rankings basement (for now).

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It was 20 years ago that Charlie and Dick Monfort purchased Jerry McMorris' financial interest in the Colorado Rockies. The original primary owner of the 1993 expansion franchise took the club to the postseason quicker than any expansion franchise at the time. Does that mean McMorris had more success than the Monforts?

The NL West is always lively at this time of the winter. Could Arizona be looking for more pitching after acquiring Merrill Kelly and Michael Soroka? Does San Diego need to get creative and trade from the big league talent? And are the Los Angeles Dodgers waiting in the weeds for their next superstar?

Plus, Kenley Jansen's Hall of Fame candidacy, the Kansas City Royals aggressive offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers trade that sent a pair of former Rockies to KC and the lucrative contract for Chatfield HS's Tyler Rogers.

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There is hope in Denver that the new regime can bring about a last change in Colorado. With the worst record in MLB for much of the past 15-plus years, the Rockies are set to start doing business differently. That might mean trading someone like Brenton Doyle to the small market Kansas City Royals. Why would that not be so bad afterall?

Jimmy Herget: starting pitcher. It’s been a decade since he’s had that role, but Colorado is considering stretching out the Human Glitch in 2026. Could it work? And do the Rockies need a lot more rotation help than that?

Plus, the Baltimore Orioles cast aside a pair of Colorado catchers in as many days, David Dahl calls it a career and all the Rockies transactions during the last 25 Winter Meetings.

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The vibes for the Colorado Rockies feel a lot different when the club was clearly rudderless at the end of the 2025 season. Just two-months later and a lot has change... for the better. How hopeful should fans be about the new pitching coaches brought in to revitalizing the pitching staff? And how long might it take until we see such progress?

Colorado had the first overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft and they did not waste time making headlines. Where did RJ Petit come from? Exactly how large is this pitcher?

Plus, a new Assistant General Manager, an updated philosophy for constructing the organization and Drew Romo continues to look for a new home.

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Winter Meetings 2025 in Orlando has seen a turn of events for the Colorado Rockies. Now making interesting and aggressive moves to turn around a franchise on the heels of three consecutive 100-loss seasons and 119 losses. What did Warren Schaeffer have to share about his roster? How will President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta go about making changes?

Colorado is close to bringing in Miami Marlins assistant pitching coach Alon Leichman to be their new pitching coach. How much success has he had in his early career? And what’s his unique background?

Plus, the next step for Hunter Goodman, possible World Baseball Classic participants and why virtually everyone on the roster is available in trades.

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The tandem of Josh Byrnes and Paul DePodesta has rejuvenated the hopes of an entire fanbase that perhaps the Colorado Rockies are in the right hands for once. What did the duo say in their first press conference together? How might Byrnes extract more value from the current roster?

A trio of young players are no longer with Colorado. Which two were claimed on waivers? And what 23-year-old opted for free agency over going to Triple-A Albuquerque?

Plus, Jeff Kent earns a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Barry Larkin aims to bring MLB to Orlando and the history of the Colorado Rockies in the Rule 5 Draft.

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Colorado has a lot to work to do this offseason and the 2025 Winter Meetings in Orlando, FL is where they can get a lot accomplished. Will the Draft Lottery help the 119-loss club rebuild any quicker? Might Colorado trade away to 1st overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft?

Plus, learning the identity of any new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame, including the Ford C. Frick Award winner.

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ESPN wrote that Kyle Freeland could be traded by the Colorado Rockies this offseason during their rebuild with new front office executives Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes. How likely is this to happen? What are the complications of such a move?

Rockies farm system has more flaws than many would like to admit. Still, could we see another team or two poach a prospect in Wednesday's Rule 5 Draft?

Plus, the most glaring need for the Rockies going forward and why not protecting Benny Montgomery and other top prospects isn't a catastrophic decision.

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