Author: Kevin Henry
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Walker, Helton statues coming to Coors Field while Condon prepares for Rockies debut | Kevin’s take
Under the chill of winter at Coors Field on Saturday, the boys of summer provided some warmth to baseball fans at Rockies Fest. With a mix of top prospects, current players and Hall of Fame alumni in attendance, the 2026 version of Rockies Fest had a multigenerational feel with a common message: There are signs…
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New Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen views Coors Field as ‘opportunity’ with seven-pitch mix
Michael Lorenzen loves to solve problems. Calling Coors Field home next season will give the Rockies’ new right-handed starting pitcher the chance to succeed when pitching at elevation, one of the toughest riddles to solve in all of baseball. “You can look at the word ‘problem’ in a negative way, or you can look at…
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Paul DePodesta Q&A: How Rockies’ front office plans to build new foundation at Coors Field
Paul DePodesta, the Colorado Rockies’ president of baseball operations, sat down with The Denver Gazette for an exclusive interview to discuss staff hires, organizational philosophy and the path forward after a 119-loss season: The Denver Gazette: The staff is coming together. Are there more staff hires, or are you comfortable with where it stands? Paul…
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Rockies add Dodgers’ Brett Pill as major league hitting coach
The transformation of the Rockies’ coaching staff continued on Friday with another addition from a division rival. Brett Pill has been named as the club’s major league hitting coach, joining the Rockies after six seasons in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. The 41-year-old Pill most recently served as the Dodgers’ minor league hitting coordinator from…
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Rockies taking ‘honest look at roster’ as MLB teams prepare for offseason moves, trades | Kevin’s take
ORLANDO, Fla. — One buzzword for the Rockies heading into spring training will be “competition.” With moves still coming this offseason that will mix veterans into what was a very young Rockies roster in 2025, the battle for numerous positions will be fascinating to watch once the moving trucks arrive in Scottsdale, Ariz. Outside of…
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Colorado Rockies formalize baseball staff with four ‘game-changers’ | Kevin’s take
ORLANDO, Fla. — Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer and the rebuilt front office have been working long hours to formalize the team’s staff for 2026. On Tuesday, not only did the Rockies solidify who would be the key leaders in an effort to rebuild their pitching philosophies, Schaeffer couldn’t control his enthusiasm once the staff…
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Colorado Rockies formalize baseball staff with four ‘game-changers,’ front office says
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer and the rebuilt front office have been working long hours to formalize the team’s staff for 2026. On Tuesday, not only did the Rockies solidify who would be the key leaders in an effort to rebuild their pitching philosophies, Schaeffer couldn’t control his enthusiasm once the staff…
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Rockies ‘want to be right in middle’ of trades, offseason moves at MLB’s winter meetings, DePodesta says
ORLANDO — In previous years, Major League Baseball’s winter meetings have often been defined by team-altering trades and signings of big-name free agents. The Colorado Rockies rarely have made a big splash here at the winter meetings, but new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta didn’t rule out the possibility of a deal coming together…
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New GM Josh Byrnes brings winning experience to rebuilding Rockies
As the franchise’s new general manager, Josh Byrnes comes to the Colorado Rockies at a time when the Denver sports scene is nearing peak levels. With the Broncos atop the AFC West and the Nuggets and Avalanche both aspiring to win a championship, the Rockies are the odd team out after a 119-loss season. However,…
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Colorado Rockies hire highly respected general manager, taking Josh Byrnes from Dodgers front office
The rebuilding of the Colorado Rockies front office took another big step forward Wednesday. Josh Byrnes, currently working as the senior vice president of baseball operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be officially named as the new general manager for the Rockies, sources confirmed to The Denver Gazette. Byrnes will work directly under new…