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Colorado Rockies Finalize Major League Coaching Staff

January 13, 2026

The Colorado Rockies have finalized their 2026 Major League coaching staff, naming Doug Bernier first base coach. He will also oversee outfield defense and baserunning.

Bernier, 45, spent the 2024-25 seasons as the Rockies Minor League field coordinator after two seasons as the club’s defensive coordinator overseeing infield and outfield instruction.

Colorado Rockies Name Ian Levin Assistant General Manager

December 15, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have named Ian Levin assistant general manager. He joins General Manager Josh Byrnes, Assistant General Manager Tommy Tanous and Pitching Director Matt Daniels as new front office hires under President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta.

“Ian brings a proven record of strategic

Colorado Rockies Name Josh Byrnes General Manager

December 8, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have named Josh Byrnes as the club’s general manager. In this role, Byrnes will be involved in overseeing all aspects of baseball operations while reporting to President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta.

“I’m incredibly excited to be able to bring Josh into

Colorado Rockies Name Tommy Tanous as Assistant General Manager

December 12, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have named Tommy Tanous as assistant general manager. In this role, Tanous will focus primarily on scouting and player development.

“We’re thrilled to have Tommy join our front office,” said President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta. “Tommy brings a wealth of knowledge

Colorado Rockies Name Warren Schaeffer Full-Time Manager

November 24, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that Warren Schaeffer has been named the club’s manager. Schaeffer had been serving as interim manager since May 11, 2025, and will now assume the role on a full-time basis. He becomes the eighth full-time manager in club history.

Schaeffer,

Hunter Goodman Wins NL Silver Slugger Award

First catcher in Rockies history to earn the honor
November 6, 2025

DENVER – Louisville Slugger, in partnership with FanSided, announced today that Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman has won the Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award for catcher in the National League.

Goodman, 26, becomes the 17th Rockie to earn a Silver Slugger Award, the first catcher in club history and the first

Colorado Rockies Name Paul DePodesta President of Baseball Operations

DePodesta becomes fifth head of baseball operations in team history
November 7, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that Paul DePodesta has been named the club’s president of baseball operations, effective immediately.

DePodesta joins the Rockies with a distinguished career in both Major League Baseball and the National Football League, most recently serving as the Cleveland Browns’ chief strategy officer since 2016.

Colorado Rockies Announce Departure of General Manager Bill Schmidt

Club begins external search for new head of baseball operations
October 1, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that Bill Schmidt has stepped down from his role as general manager. The Rockies will begin a search for a new head of baseball operations immediately.

“After a number of conversations, we decided it is time for me to step aside and make way

Colorado Rockies Announce 2026 Regular Season Schedule

Rockies begin the 2026 slate on March 26 at Miami before the Home Opener at Coors Field on April 3 against Philadelphia
August 26, 2025

DENVER – In collaboration with Major League Baseball, the Colorado Rockies announced today the preliminary 162-game schedule for the 2026 Major League Baseball season.

The Rockies begin their season with a six-game road trip to Miami (March 26, 28-29) and Toronto (March 30-April 1), before they celebrate Opening Day at Coors

Colorado Rockies Acquire Minor League Pitcher Austin Smith from Atlanta Braves in exchange for Right-Handed Pitcher Tyler Kinley

July 30, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have acquired Minor League right-handed pitcher Austin Smith via trade with the Atlanta Braves in exchange for right-handed pitcher Tyler Kinley.

Smith, 26, has gone 0-4 with a 4.31 ERA (31.1 IP, 15 ER), four saves, 15 walks and 34 strikeouts in

Colorado Rockies Acquire Minor League Infielder Roc Riggio and Minor League Left-Handed Pitcher Ben Shields from New York Yankees in exchange for Right-Handed Pitcher Jake Bird

July 31, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have acquired Minor League infielder Roc Riggio and Minor League left-handed pitcher Ben Shields via trade with the New York Yankees in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jake Bird.

Riggio, 23, is slashing .264/.370/.567 with 14 doubles, one triple, 18 home runs, 45

Colorado Rockies Acquire Minor League Pitchers Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz from New York Yankees in exchange for Third Baseman Ryan McMahon

July 25, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Griffin Herring and right-handed pitcher Josh Grosz via trade with the New York Yankees in exchange for third baseman Ryan McMahon.

“While it is never easy to part ways with a player and person of Ryan’s caliber, our

Colorado Rockies and York Space Systems Launch Historic Jersey Patch Partnership

July 1, 2025

Colorado Rockies and York Space Systems Launch Historic Jersey Patch Partnership

DENVER — The Colorado Rockies and York Space Systems (York), a Denver-based leader in aerospace and defense technology, today announced a historic jersey patch partnership beginning July 1, 2025, and continuing through the 2030 MLB season.

With this announcement, York becomes

Colorado Rockies Announce Changes to Club Executive Leadership

President and Chief Operating Officer Greg Feasel to step down at the end of 2025; Walker Monfort to assume his responsibilities
June 26, 2025

COLORADO ROCKIES ANNOUNCE CHANGES TO CLUB EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
President and Chief Operating Officer Greg Feasel to step down at the end of 2025; Walker Monfort to assume his responsibilities

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that President & Chief Operating Officer Greg Feasel, a member of the Rockies front

Colorado Rockies Announce Additional Changes to Major League Coaching Staff

Jordan Pacheco and Nic Wilson to assume hitting coach roles, Andy González transitions to third base coach
May 12, 2025

COLORADO ROCKIES ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO MAJOR LEAGUE COACHING STAFF
Jordan Pacheco and Nic Wilson to assume hitting coach roles, Andy González transitions to third base coach

ARLINGTON – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have named Triple-A Hitting Coach Jordan Pacheco and Minor League Hitting Coordinator Nic Wilson

Colorado Rockies Relieve Manager Bud Black and Bench Coach Mike Redmond

Warren Schaeffer Named Interim Manager
May 11, 2025

COLORADO ROCKIES RELIEVE MANAGER BUD BLACK AND BENCH COACH MIKE REDMOND OF THEIR DUTIES
Current Third Base Coach Warren Schaeffer Named Interim Manager

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have relieved Bud Black of his duties as manager and Mike Redmond of his duties as bench coach.

Colorado Rockies transactions

April 28, 2025

The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Juan Mejia from Triple-A Albuquerque. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Bradley Blalock was optioned to Triple-A following yesterday’s game.

Colorado Rockies transactions

April 23, 2025

The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have reinstated outfielder Brenton Doyle from the bereavement list and have optioned outfielder Zac Veen to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Additionally, left-handed pitcher Evan Justice has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A.

Colorado Rockies transactions

April 20, 2025

The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have added right-handed pitcher Jaden Hill (#0) to the active roster as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader, placed right-handed pitcher Victor Vodnik on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation (retroactive to April 17) and selected the contract of right-handed pitcher

Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals game postponed

Tonight’s game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Sunday, April 20 at 1:10 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. Saturday’s game has also been moved to 2:10 p.m.
April 18, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals game originally scheduled for tonight at 6:40 p.m. MT has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled for 6:10 p.m. this Sunday, April 20 as the second game of a split doubleheader, with Sunday’s 1:10 p.m. first pitch

Colorado Rockies relieve hitting coach Hensley Meulens of his duties

Current Special Assistant to the General Manager Clint Hurdle Named Hitting Coach
April 17, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have relieved Hensley Meulens of his duties as hitting coach. Current Special Assistant to the General Manager and former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has been named hitting coach for the remainder of the season.

“This has been an incredibly frustrating and disappointing

Colorado Rockies transactions April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

The Colorado Rockies announced the following moves today:

• Selected the contract of catcher Braxton Fulford (#37) from Triple-A Albuquerque.

• Transferred right-handed pitcher Jeff Criswell to the 60-day injured list.

• Placed infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list, retro to April 13 (lumbar degenerative disc disease).

Colorado Rockies Honor Colorful Colorado With New Nike City Connect 2.0 Uniforms

Uniforms make their on-field debut on Friday, April 18
April 12, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies unveiled the club’s new Nike MLB City Connect Series uniform on Saturday, three years following the successful launch of the first club’s first City Connect uniform, which honored the beauty and spirit of the Centennial State.

Inspired by Colorado’s iconic sunrises and sunsets from the plains

Colorado Rockies transactions

April 8, 2025

The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have recalled outfielder Zac Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque. Outfielder Jordan Beck was optioned to Triple-A on Monday.

Veen, 23, will wear #13 … was the Rockies first round selection (ninth overall) in the 2020 First-Year Player Draft out of Spruce Creek High School in

Colorado Rockies / 4.7.25 Transactions

April 7, 2025

The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have optioned outfielder Jordan Beck to Triple-A Albuquerque. A corresponding move will be officially announced tomorrow.

Colorado has 40 players on the 40-man roster.