Rox No. 7 prospect Amador back in bigs with renewed confidence
SAN DIEGO -- Rockies second-base prospect Adael Amador showed the fruits of his homework on Sunday afternoon, which otherwise was another back-to-the-drawing board day for this struggling club. Amador, called up from Triple-A Albuquerque ahead of Colorado¡¯s 6-0 loss to the Padres at Petco Park, moved quickly to his left
Rox top prospect Dollander shines in second start
SAN DIEGO -- Rockies right-handed No. 1 prospect (via MLB Pipeline) Chase Dollander is firing fastballs that averaged a tick below 98 mph. But the speed at which he is learning and applying is even greater.
'Your 1st grade teacher is SO proud of you': Rox prospect gets quite a surprise
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Veen ready to fortify Rockies' young core: 'Let's get him going'
DENVER -- The mea culpa at the top of this story doesn¡¯t grovel, just admits a poorly worded pregame question by this reporter. At any rate, Rockies manager Bud Black became salty over the question but made clear the reason for calling up No. 8 prospect Zac Veen and deputizing
Hot prospect Veen singles in MLB debut
DENVER -- The Rockies informed No. 8 prospect outfielder Zac Veen on Sunday that he was being called to the Majors from Triple-A Albuquerque, and the move became official on Tuesday. Outfielder Jordan Beck was optioned to Albuquerque on Monday to make room on the roster for Veen.
Top Rox prospect Dollander K's 6 in solid MLB debut
DENVER -- With the first pitch of the first inning -- of arguably the day that the Rockies began to make the painful last few seasons worthwhile -- Chase Dollander set the tone for what the club hopes is its pitching future.
Dollander, Rox No. 1 prospect, to make MLB debut Sunday
DENVER -- Right-handed starting pitcher Chase Dollander (MLB Pipeline's No. 24 prospect and the Rockies' No. 1) and the club¡¯s Hall of Fame first baseman Todd Helton have always been linked, with both being former University of Tennessee stars. ¡°He was around UT sometimes, but I never really knew him
Here's what to expect from Rockies prospect Dollander in the big leagues
If things had gone the way people thought it would in 2023, Chase Dollander would not be preparing for his Major League debut with the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. After a year at Georgia Southern in 2021, Dollander moved to Tennessee and was absolutely lights out as a sophomore, leading
Here's where the Rockies' top prospects will open the 2025 season
With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Rockies¡¯ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start:
- Chase Dollander (MLB No. 24), RHP -- Albuquerque (Triple-A)
- Charlie Condon (MLB No. 28), OF/3B -- Injured (left wrist)
- Cole Carrigg, OF/SS/C -- Hartford (Double-A)
- Robert Calaz,
These Rox prospects just missed roster, but could still factor in '25
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'This should be fun': Goodman earns Opening Day nod at catcher
TAMPA -- The Rockies drafted Hunter Goodman in 2021 and identified him as a hitter, and figured they would work out details such as position later. But Goodman always saw himself as a catcher. On Friday, the Rockies unveiled him as the Opening Day starting catcher against the Rays at
Rockies send top prospect Dollander to Minors camp
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies¡¯ made a logical decision to reassign MLB Pipeline¡¯s No. 25 prospect Chase Dollander, a right-handed pitcher whose development this spring has justified his being the ninth overall pick in the 2023 Draft, to Minor League camp. But it can be logical and jarring at the
Elbow healthy, Senzatela ready to roll; Veen wins spring MVP award
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Antonio Senzatela doesn¡¯t have to look at his Cactus League statistics -- which happen to be the best of his career -- to feel good about Spring Training. Looking around the Rockies¡¯ Salt River Fields at Talking Stick clubhouse at healthy rotation mates is enough. This time
Dollander continues his Opening Day roster case with 7 K's?
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. ¨C The first impression is becoming better for Rockies 2023 first-round Draft pick Chase Dollander, MLB Pipeline's No. 25 overall prospect. Dollander struck out seven in 3 2/3 scoreless innings as the Rockies beat the Giants, 3-1, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Tuesday night. ¡°It's
Rox young sluggers aim to bring pop back to Coors Field
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Coors Field may provide the best run-scoring environment in Major League Baseball, but the Rockies haven¡¯t taken advantage of it in recent years. Even without adjusting for Coors, they have fielded offenses worse than the league average the past three seasons, and they scored the fewest runs
Brecht -- in 1st outing since '24 Draft -- wows at Spring Breakout
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Sunday's Spring Breakout showcase was the perfect unveiling for Rockies No. 5 prospect Brody Brecht. A right-handed pitcher from the University of Iowa whom the Rockies selected 38th overall last summer, Brecht had a nice collegiate resume, an interesting backstory as a former wide receiver for the
Rox face White Sox in Spring Breakout game
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies¡¯ Spring Breakout roster is a stunning display of the team¡¯s Top 30 MLB Pipeline prospects. In fact, 24 of the team¡¯s top 30 players will be on the Rockies¡¯ roster. So pull up your prospect list and see who impresses you at Spring Breakout.
After strong spring, Hughes looks to keep rolling in Spring Breakout
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Right-handed prospect Gabriel Hughes (Rockies' No. 16 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline) performed in Major League camp like a pitcher who may be seen in the Majors before long. Hughes threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts and three walks in Cactus League play before being
Condon sustains broken wrist, optimistic about recovery timeline
SURPRISE, Ariz. --The Rockies¡¯ top prospects will take the field Sunday for their Spring Breakout game against the White Sox at Camelback Ranch, but the lineup will not include the system's top-ranked position player.
Rox prospect Carrigg: 'I've got everything I need to be a big leaguer'
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Rox top prospect Dollander bounces back with strong start
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. ¨C The assignment for Rockies No. 1 prospect Chase Dollander (MLB Pipeline No. 25) Thursday against the Guardians was to demonstrate that he could correct himself after giving up five runs on four walks and two hits last Saturday. Dollander began Thursday¡¯s game by walking Guardians leadoff hitter
'A ton of fun': Prospect Veen showing growth, but still letting it fly
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. ¨C Zac Veen, Rockies¡¯ No. 8 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has brought excitement all week, hitting a home run and a double against the Reds on Tuesday and a triple Wednesday against the Padres. The mundane counts, too.
How the Rockies develop a reliever, step by step
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Dollander getting plenty of homework from tough ST outings
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. -- Part of evaluating a pitcher who is going to be a big part of a team's future is seeing what happens when things go wrong. That means Saturday afternoon¡¯s struggles of Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander, the No. 25 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, provided information that could
'Just be you¡¯: Rox prospect Karros soaking in 1st Spring Training
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- A lifetime spent around Major League clubhouses with his father meant many cool experiences for Kyle Karros. Now that Karros, a third baseman who MLB Pipeline ranks as the Rockies¡¯ No. 21 prospect, is in his first Major League Spring Training, he¡¯s learning the importance of being