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Weekly Pebble Report: Ch-Ch-Changes (May 6th-May 12th)

23 hours ago | purplerow.com | Evan Lang

The Colorado Rockies saw a tremendous organizational shakeup to start the week. Longtime manager Bud Black was relieved of duty alongside his right-hand man in bench coach Mike Redmond. This shakeup comes as the Rockies are on a historically bad skid to start their 2025 campaign.
Colorado Rockies game no. 42 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. Jack Leiter

1 day ago | purplerow.com | Skyler Timmins

The Colorado Rockies (7-34) are 0-1 in the Warren Schaeffer era, but it wasn’t for a lack of trying on Monday night against the Texas Rangers (21-21). A key component was a phenomenal start by rookie Chase Dollander against a seasoned arm in Tyler Mahle. Now, entering Tuesday night, the roles have changed and it will be an established veteran facing off against a younger arm. Kyle Freeland (0-5, 6.41 ERA) has not been effective this season.
Rockies 9, Padres 3: Taco’s for mom

3 days ago | purplerow.com | Skyler Timmins

On a day dedicated to mothers everywhere, there is no doubt that the Colorado Rockies (7-33) are a team only a mother could live this season. Thankfully, Sunday gave those mothers a day to be proud as they defeated the San Diego Padres (25-14), 9-3 at Coors Field. Germán Márquez was brilliant on the mound as his offense provided plenty of run support and defensive effort.
Colorado Rockies game no. 40: Nick Pivetta vs. Germán Márquez

4 days ago | purplerow.com | Skyler Timmins

Happy Mother's Day!Saturday was a forgettable game as the Colorado Rockies (6-33) lost by three touchdowns to the San Diego Padres (25-13), but perhaps that embarrassment will be enough to inspire them in the series finale on Sunday. Unfortunately, it has to start on the mound, and the Rockies have not had good luck with the rotation lately. Hit hardest with the struggles has been Germán Márquez (0-6, 9.90 ERA), who makes the start on Sunday.
Rockies select contract of LHP Ryan Rolison, make other roster moves

4 days ago | purplerow.com | Evan Lang

The Colorado Rockies announced an assortment of roster moves on Sunday morning prior to their Mother’s Day game against the San Diego Padres. The Rockies announced today that they have recalled RHP Anthony Molina from Triple-A Albuquerque and have selected the contract of LHP Ryan Rolison (#50).
Tigers finish their sweep in a traditional doubleheader

6 days ago | purplerow.com | Skyler Timmins |Renee Dechert

It was an ugly start to the afternoon for the Colorado Rockies as they dropped the first game of the doubleheader as Kyle Freeland struggled on the hill, the defense lapsed, and the offense stalled out. Freeland’s startFreeland (0-5, 6.41 ERA) entered the game on the heels of a strong outing in San Francisco. It was known he would give up contact, but he’s been able to tightrope walk his way out of situations.
Tigers finish their sweep in a traditional doubleheader: Tigers 10, Rockies 2; Tigers 11, Rockies 1

6 days ago | purplerow.com | Skyler Timmins |Renee Dechert

It was an ugly start to the afternoon for the Colorado Rockies as they dropped the first game of the doubleheader as Kyle Freeland struggled on the hill, the defense lapsed, and the offense stalled out. Freeland’s startFreeland (0-5, 6.41 ERA) entered the game on the heels of a strong outing in San Francisco. It was known he would give up contact, but he’s been able to tightrope walk his way out of situations.
Colorado Rockies game no. 35 thread: Casey Mize vs. Kyle Freeland

1 week ago | purplerow.com | Skyler Timmins

Despite plenty of opportunities to win the game, the Colorado Rockies (6-29) couldn’t capitalize in the series' first game against the Detroit Tigers (23-13) on Wednesday. Now, they gear up for a twin bill on Thursday with a tough opponent on the mound in Game 1. Kyle Freeland (0-4, 5.70 ERA) has had a rough go to start the season but has been keen on giving the Rockies some much-needed innings in the rotation.
Wednesday Rockpile: Trouble with the Fastball

1 week ago | purplerow.com | Skyler Timmins

If Gus Lobel, Clint Eastwood’s character in the 2012 film Trouble with the Curve, were to examine the Colorado Rockies, he would likely note their struggles with the breaking ball. However, upon further look, he would discover that the Rockies are also struggling against the fastball, thus setting up a sequel titled “Trouble with the Curve 2: Trouble with the Fastball.” The fastball is the premier pitch in baseball.
Colorado Rockies Minor League game thread: May 6th, 2025

1 week ago | purplerow.com | Evan Lang

It’s a rainy and gloomy Tuesday afternoon in the Mile High City, and the Colorado Rockies’ expected game against the Detroit Tigers has been postponed due to weather. The game will me made up as part of a traditional doubleheader on Thursday, May 8th. Tonight’s game has been postponed. It will be made up on Thursday 5/8 as part of a traditional doubleheader. Game 1 will start at 1:10pm and Game 2 will start approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1.