Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images Bud Black addressed the media today as did catcher Austin Nola. Today, the focus was on pitching and the bullpen, managing Kris Bryant’s playing time, and learning to use the ABS system. Bud Black Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black is clear that the biggest spring training contests are happening in the bullpen. While … [Read more...] about Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (19 February 2025)
Thursday Rockpile: You should be excited about Scott Alexander
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, February 20, 2025 Even with spring training well and truly upon us and players officially back in camp gearing up for the season, signings and trades continue to permeate the landscape of baseball, and the Colorado Rockies decided to take part in these transactions when they signed reliever … [Read more...] about Thursday Rockpile: You should be excited about Scott Alexander
Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 7, Yanquiel Fernandez
Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Fernandez has high offensive upside, but his speed limits him to corner outfield positions 7. Yanquiel Fernandez (659 points, 28 ballots) The ball just sounds different coming off Fernandez’s bat. The 22-year-old lefty outfielder (who signed for $295k in 2019 out of Cuba) is lauded for his plus power projection and … [Read more...] about Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 7, Yanquiel Fernandez
Tuesday Rockpile: How to watch spring training
Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Today marks the Colorado Rockies’ first all-squad workout, which means that spring training is well and truly on. Bud Black has confirmed that everyone is in camp and healthy, save Sean Sullivan who is recovering from a hip procedure. But … [Read more...] about Tuesday Rockpile: How to watch spring training
Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 9, Carson Palmquist
Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The left-hander has shot up the Rockies’ system since he was drafted 88th overall in 2022 9. Carson Palmquist (588 points, 28 ballots) Palmquist has a low, funky arm slot and has utility as both a starter and reliever. The 6’3”, 24-year-old lefty largely flew under the radar as an amateur — he wasn’t highly scouted … [Read more...] about Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 9, Carson Palmquist