Tag: Josh Byrnes
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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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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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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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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Why a loss would be best thing to happen to Broncos
You say the Broncos might be the worst 10-2 in NFL history? Wrong. They are. – Mark, Aurora Kiz: The sum of this Broncos team is greater than its parts. That’s praise, not criticism, and a strong belief Sean Payton deserves stronger consideration as an NFL Coach of the Year candidate. I do believe the…
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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…