1:32pm: Alexander gets $2MM, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. 11:24am: The Rockies have signed left-handed reliever Scott Alexander to a one-year, major league contract, per Patrick Lyons of Just Baseball. Infielder Aaron Schunk was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Alexander is represented by Apex Baseball. Alexander, 35, is coming off a strong but … [Read more...] about Rockies Sign Scott Alexander, Designate Aaron Schunk
What Might It Cost To Extend Brenton Doyle?
Brenton Doyle has been one of the brightest spots amidst a terrible two-year run for the Rockies. The former fourth-round pick has emerged as a quality everyday center fielder. Doyle has won Gold Gloves in each of his first two MLB seasons. The defense was the only value he provided as a rookie, as he was arguably the league's worst regular hitter in 2023. He took a huge step … [Read more...] about What Might It Cost To Extend Brenton Doyle?
Jordan Beck Enters Camp As Favorite For Rockies’ Right Field Job
Jordan Beck has the inside track on the Rockies’ right field job, manager Bud Black said this week (link via Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post). The second-year outfielder is “the guy who probably gets the first crack at what you would call everyday at-bats,” Black told Saunders. Beck is positioned to make an Opening Day roster for the first time in his big league career. … [Read more...] about Jordan Beck Enters Camp As Favorite For Rockies’ Right Field Job
Which Teams Should Still Sign A Free Agent Starter?
Spring training is beginning to kick off around the league, and as is perennially the case, there are a handful of notable free agents still looking for homes. That's of particular importance for the group of starting pitchers who still remain unsigned. Over the years, we've typically (not always) seen late-signing hitters struggle less than late-signing pitchers. Starting … [Read more...] about Which Teams Should Still Sign A Free Agent Starter?
Rockies To Consider Young Pitchers For Starting Rotation
There’s a likely scenario in which the Rockies enter the 2025 season with a rotation full of familiar faces: Germán Márquez, Kyle Freeland, Ryan Feltner, Austin Gomber, and Antonio Senzatela. All five of those pitchers have been in Colorado’s Opening Day rotation multiple times before. Yet, general manager Bill Schmidt is not ruling out the possibility that one of the team’s … [Read more...] about Rockies To Consider Young Pitchers For Starting Rotation