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• Monday Rockpile: The Albuquerque Isotopes hope to put a rough season behind them

Photo courtesy of the Albuquerque Isotopes Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, December 2nd, 2024 To say the Albuquerque Isotopes’ 2024 season was “rough” would be a massive understatement. The Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate stumbled to the finish line at 58-92, their worst record in the more-than-20-year history of the franchise. The Isotopes’ unprecedented 92 losses were the most in...2024
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Rule-5 protections loom over the Rockies roster

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 The Colorado Rockies will have to make many decisions this winter as they try to reconstruct and rebuild their way to contention. They have already settled their first matter of business, extending Bud Black to serve as the manager for one more year, bringing to the table...2024
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• First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Sunday 9/29, 2:20 CT

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• Tuesday Rockpile: “I want the game falling on my shoulders”: Zach Agnos is stepping into the spotlight

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Last week, Mario Delgado Genzor wrote about Luis Peralta and some encouraging trends he’s noticed in the Colorado Rockies younger arms. Although he didn’t mention Zach Agnos (No. 35 PuRP), the Hartford Yard Goats closer certainly fits into the promise of the current Rocki...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Pablo Aliendo and the Smokies clinch a playoff spot in extra innings

Pablo Aliendo | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Smokies win their 9th-straight to clinch a playoff spot. Right-hander Brad Deppermann goes from High-A South Bend to Double-A Tennessee. The Tennessee Smokies are returning to the Southern League playoffs for the second straight season!The #Cubs' Double-A affiliate will have a chance to defend its 2023 champions...2024
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• Monday Rockpile: Zac Veen is just around the corner

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Colorado news and links for Monday, August 26, 2024 A wise sitcom character once said, “The future is now, old man.” Over these final weeks of the 2024 season, the Colorado Rockies are moving forward with a youth movement. Over the weekend in New York the Rockies deployed a slew of rookies and younger service-time players and a lineu...2024
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2024: numbers 25-21

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Four pitchers and a shortstop make up the next five entries Let’s keep the mid-season 2024 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list reveal rolling! Today are prospects 25-21. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 35 ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc. For each player on the PuRPs ...2024
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• Monday Rockpile: The Future of the Rockies bullpen is drawing near

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, August 19th, 2024 As the Colorado Rockies are barreling towards their second-consecutive 100-loss season, there’s no doubt that a struggling bullpen has been one of the key factors of yet another lost season. For the third-straight season, the Colorado bullpen is the worst in Major League Ba...2024
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• It's Romo time, Rockies fans

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The highly-anticipated catcher is finally getting his Coors callup Oh yeah, Rockies fans. It’s happening. As reported by Thomas Harding, the Rockies are calling up catcher Drew Romo. With the #Rockies' reported officila release of C Elias Díaz -- first reported by @ElExtrabase -- expect the #Rockies to select C Drew Romo (35th ove...2024
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• Colorado Rockies to call up Adael Amador

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The second baseman brings speed and a hot bat to a struggling Rockies offense. The Colorado Rockies are calling up top prospect Adael Amador (No. 1 PuRP) to join the club in St. Louis, Francys Romero reported today. BREAKING: The Colorado Rockies are calling up INF Adael Amador, per sources. He is the No. 32 prospect in baseball, ...2024
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• Wednesday Rockpile: How long until Carson Palmquist gets the call?

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, May 22, 2024 It’s an evergreen statement that the Colorado Rockies are always going to be desperate for pitching, perhaps more than most other teams. The challenges of pitching at altitude are well-known but the fact remains that the better Rockies teams have been able to string together ...2024
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• 2024 White Sox Rotation Preview

The selection of Garrett Crochet — who has not made a start of substance since high school — as Opening Day starter qualifies as one of the weirdest choices to start the season in White Sox history. | David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Presumptive ace Garrett Crochet hasn’t made a substantial start since high school — and things might get even weirder from there The White Sox ...2024
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• 2024 Cubs player profiles: Outfielders

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The first in a four-part series. Today we thumbnail the Cubs’ starting outfield and backup candidates. Halfway through Spring Training, a spot or two in the outfield remain open. Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger, and Seiya Suzuki are the starters, with MIke Tauchman the fourth man and Player X still to be determined. Alexander Canario would seem to have the insi...2024
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• Cubs 6, Brewers 1: Some pitching performances of note

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images There will be some interesting bullpen choices this year. With much of the attention of Cubs fans today on the re-introduction of Cody Bellinger as a member of the team (and don’t expect to see him in a game before next week), and most of the Cubs regulars not making the trip to the Brewers’ spring home in west Phoenix, I wanted to ta...2024
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• Monday Rockpile: The Albuquerque Isotopes hope to put a rough season behind them
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• Tuesday Rockpile: “I want the game falling on my shoulders”: Zach Agnos is stepping into the spotlight
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• Thursday Rockpile: Six prospects the Colorado Rockies could be sending to the Arizona Fall League in 2024.

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, August 22, 2024 The dog days of August are just over a week away from concluding as the 2024 season enters its home stretch. The Colorado Rockies will once again not be participating in the playoff push that occurs in September, but when it comes to August they’ve been fairly respectable ...2024
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2024: numbers 25-21
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• Monday Rockpile: The Future of the Rockies bullpen is drawing near
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Prospects I’d like to see debut in the final months of 2024

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Following a fairly uneventful trade deadline for the Colorado Rockies, there isn’t a whole lot to look forward to if you’re a fan of the team for the rest of the season. You will likely see Jake Cave play more than he ever has in his career, Elias Díaz hobble his way down t...2024
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• Affected by Altitude: The Mayor of Albuquerque (feat. Drew Romo)

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Skyler and Evan discuss the looming trade deadline, a brutal series in San Francisco, and are joined by an incredibly special guest: top catching prospect Drew Romo! For more information on the future of podcasts here at Purple Row, please click here! ★ ★ ★ The podcast Affected by Altitude is hosted by Purple Row staff writers Evan La...2024
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• Chase Dollander selected to represent Rockies at the Futures Game

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The pitching standout will be the first Rockies pitcher selected since Ben Bowden in 2019. This morning, Major League Baseball announced this year’s participants in the Futures Game. The game's brightest stars take center stage in Arlington ⭐️Presenting the 2024 #FuturesGame rosters. pic.twitter.com/kNQwMZioeT— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 20...2024
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2024: numbers 25-21
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• Wednesday Rockpile: How long until Carson Palmquist gets the call?
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• Twins 7, White Sox 0: More of the same

Hitting machine: Danny Mendick collected a pair of hits in his first MLB game of 2024. | David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The South Siders got shut out for the eighth time. At least Danny Mendick made a good return to the majors In the opener of this four-game series in Minneapolis, the White Sox (3-19) fell behind early and could not catch the Twins (8-13). Ultimately, Minn...2024
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• White Sox Weekly Minor League Update: April 15-21, 2024

Look who’s back: After an excellent week in Triple-A, Danny Mendick is returning to the majors. | David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Barons led the way with a 5-1 record, but Danny Mendick stole the show in Triple-A Charlotte Knights Record 3-2 (last week), 8-12 (overall) Knights Player of the Week Danny Mendick 8-for-19, 5 HR, 2 2B, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 4 K Oscar Colás 6-for-16, ...2024
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• Gamethread: White Sox at Royals

Our Opening Day starter, Garrett Crochet, gets one last practice round before next week. | David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images An Opening Day sneak peek The official countdown is on! White Sox Opening Day is just one week away. This afternoon, we’re getting a little preview of the home opener as Garrett Crochet takes the mound for his last spring training appearance. On Monda...2024
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• South Side Sox Player of the Week (February 23-March 2): Eloy Jiménez

David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Big Baby is off to another big spring start Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. It’s springtime in the Cactus League, and as is his way, Eloy Jiménez has bloomed sooner and bigger than any desert flower. CRACK racks the bat pfffffffftttttttt drags the seams thumppp divots the ball as another home run is crushed from the Camelback bat...2024
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• Cub Tracks C’s the future

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The young Cubs are showing why they’re held in such high regard. These are indeed interesting times. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers...2024
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• Tuesday Rockpile: “I want the game falling on my shoulders”: Zach Agnos is stepping into the spotlight
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• Outside The Confines: Spring awakenings

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Ohtani hits his first home run in a Dodger uniform. The Dodgers make a couple more moves. A Giants legend moves to St. Louis. Ichiro’s relationship with Cooperstown and other news from baseball. Good morning. Jeff Passan just ordered two “LISA WAS RIGHT.” shirts which is even more proof why Jeff Passan is the absolute best there i...2024
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• 2023 Cubs prospect profiles: Brennen Davis

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Davis was the Cubs’ No. 1 prospect until an injury. Now he’s trying to get his mojo back. The clock is ticking. 23-year-old (turns 24 next week) Chandler, Arizona native Brennen Davis still has time, but he needs to step on it. There was a time when the outfielder was the No. 1 prospect for the Cubs and in the Top 10 league-wide. He s...2023
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 7, 2023
Luis Mieses led the charge, such as it was, with three hits (two doubles). | David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The sole winners today were the Dash, who were rained out Box score link The Knights have already had a game rained out this year, making Friday the season’s inaugural doubleheader. Unfortunately, they forgot to tell their...2023
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• 2023 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 11
Expect Luis Mieses to see some more time on the big diamond at Camelback Ranch this spring. | David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Ascendant outfielder Luis Mieses rounds out the Top 10. Who is the 11th-best prospect in the White Sox system? It is the sixth year of Top Prospect voting at South Side Sox! Here’s how 2018 wrangled out — all 42 picks. Also, here’s an archive of ever...2023
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• Cubs 6, Rockies 5: The sub Cubs come through
Brennen Davis | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images After all the regulars departed, some Cubs minor leaguers put together a ninth-inning rally. SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Wins and losses mean nothing in Spring Training, yet the Cubs’ come-from-behind 6-5 win over the Rockies at Salt River Fields Sunday afternoon felt... well, pretty good. Some guys who could be part of the ...2023
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• The Cubs are calling up Pete Crow-Armstrong

Pete Crow-Armstrong bats for the Cubs in Spring Training 2023 | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Here. We. Go. This news has been widely anticipated, and now, apparently, it’s going to happen. Normally I’d wait until an official move has been announced. However, since we will have to wait till tomorrow for that, I thought I’d give you space to discuss this today: B...2023
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• Cubs 8, Giants 4: Brennen Davis makes his case

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Cubs prospect looks healthy, at last. Brennen Davis was all over Top 100 prospect lists from 2020-22 and played in the 2021 Futures Game. The outfielder, who the Cubs took in the second round in 2018 out of high school in Arizona, seemed like one of those proverbial “can’t-miss” prospects, a guy who was going to make the big leagu...2024
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• Royals call up Maikel Garcia
Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images More moves could be coming. The Royals are calling up infielder Maikel Garcia from Triple-A Omaha to replace infielder Nicky Lopez, who is going on the Injured List with appendicitis, according to MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers. Rogers also says more moves could be coming today. The #Royals are calling up Maikel Garcia, per source. Th...2023
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• Cubs 6, Reds 6: The future on display

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Some guys who will be a big part of the team’s future put together a late-inning rally. MESA, Arizona — The Cubs started quite a few of their regular players Tuesday at Sloan Park, and they got no-hit for six innings, and the Reds put together two rallies in the seventh and eighth to take a 6-0 lead. Instead of guys from the minor lea...2024
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• The Cubs September 1 callups appear to be Shane Greene and Alexander Canario

Alexander Canario bats for the Cubs during Spring Training 2022 | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Rosters expand by two players Friday. Usually, I’d wait until the roster moves are made official but it appears that we know who the Cubs’ September callups are as of this afternoon: September call up news: The Cubs are promoting outfielder Alexander Canario, sources ...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Pablo Aliendo and the Smokies clinch a playoff spot in extra innings
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• MLB Futures Game Thread: Chase Dollander vs. Emiliano Teodo

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Rockies’ right-hander will start down in Texas The MLB Futures Game is a showcase for many of the game’s hottest prospects, and the 2024 iteration, which is the 25th anniversary of the contest, is no different. The game will feature 38 of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list, including eight of the top 18. It will also feature t...2024
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• Cub Tracks C’s the future
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• Cub Tracks’ 18 days til Spring Training

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Trade speculation and ST news. Still no Cody. Real baseball looms. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #C...2024
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 21, Jackson Cox

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The righty was the only high school player the Rockies drafted in 2022, but he was lost to Tommy John in July 2023 21. Jackson Cox (148 points, 18 ballots) Cox was Colorado’s second-round pick in 2022, 50th overall, out of a rural high school in Washington state — the only high school player the Rockies drafted in that class. To get C...2024
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