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Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Bud Black spoke with the media about Chase Dollander, Michael Toglia, and the potential catching competition On the eve of the first full-squad workout, Bud Black was the only member of the Colorado Rockies to speak with the media. But he talked about many different players, including Chase Dollander, Michael Toglia, and the … [Read more...] about Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (17 February 2025)

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Today’s main course was comebacks (with a side of catching philosophy) This was a full day of interviews, including Bud Black, Justin Lawrence, Nolan Jones, and Jacob Stallings. Bud Black Interviewer Thomas Harding asked Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black questions about a range of players attempting to make a comeback in … [Read more...] about Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (15 February 2025)

Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images The right-hander was the Rockies’ first pick in 2022, but lost half of 2023 and all of 2024 to Tommy John surgery 11. Gabriel Hughes (534 points, 28 ballots) Hughes is another Colorado Rockies pitching prospect who was felled by an arm injury that required Tommy John surgery in July 2023 (along with Jordy Vargas and Jackson … [Read more...] about Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 11, Gabriel Hughes

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Today’s focus was on lefty relievers. Today’s notes are short since only Bud Black spoke with media. (Perhaps everyone else got their work in and headed out to enjoy Valentine’s Day.) At any rate, here’s what’s on the mind of the Colorado Rockies manager: During the offseason, Lucas Gilbreath had surgery to relieve some pressure from his … [Read more...] about Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (14 February 2025)

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, February 13, 2025 Aw yeah, baby! Football season has ended (well, fall football, anyway) and pitchers and catchers have officially begun working to ramp up for the regular season. It’s a wonderous time, as “best shape of their life” posts fly, and speculation abounds about who will … [Read more...] about Thursday Rockpile: A Nolan Jones resurgence is on the table for 2025