
Rockies Hire Ethan Katz as Pitching Coach
Colorado adds former White Sox and Astros pitching coach Ethan Katz to its Major League staff.
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Colorado adds former White Sox and Astros pitching coach Ethan Katz to its Major League staff.
October 30, 2026
Clint Hurdle to Depart Colorado Rockies OrganizationThe veteran manager and coach will conclude his two-decade tenure with the Denver-based club on October 31, 2026.
October 26, 2026
Colorado Rockies Fire Pitching Coach Alon LeichmanThe club parts ways with the coach following a season where the staff ranked last in major league statistical categories.
October 24, 2026
Rockies First Baseman TJ Rumfield Named Gold Glove FinalistThe 26-year-old infielder earned a nomination after recording 6 defensive runs saved during his debut campaign.
October 21, 2026
Rockies Prospect Sean Sullivan Refines MechanicsThe young pitcher is using the Arizona Fall League to build strength after an injury-shortened 2026 debut.
October 21, 2026
Denver Native Jack O'Dowd Shines in Fall LeagueThe 25-year-old Rockies prospect is displaying significant power and contact skills in Arizona.
October 15, 2026
Colorado Rockies Dismiss Pitching Coach Alon LeichmanThe team parted ways with Alon Leichman after one season following a league-worst defensive performance.
October 15, 2026
Cole Carrigg Named Top Rockies Under-25 ProspectThe young outfielder finished his breakout 2026 season with 12 home runs and 93 hits for Colorado.
October 7, 2026
Colorado Rockies Finished Season With 104 LossesThe team concluded a difficult 2026 campaign after a 15-37 record during August and September.
October 6, 2026
Colorado Rockies Denied Sale Of FranchiseTeam president Walker Monfort refuted reports that a majority stake would be sold to the Penner Sports Group.
October 3, 2026
Hunter Goodman Projected to Earn $6.2 MillionThe Colorado Rockies face a contract decision for the star slugger ahead of the November 20 arbitration deadline.
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