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As the calendar turns to 2026, optimism cautiously returns for the Colorado Rockies after what many consider the lowest point in franchise history during the 2025 season. With a new leadership group in place, attention has shifted toward long-term improvement, making this an ideal moment to evaluate the organization’s farm system. One annual tradition that reflects this forward-looking mindset is the Purple Row Prospects list (PuRPs), a community-driven ranking of the Rockies

Few figures in modern sports management attract as much attention as Paul DePodesta. Known widely for his association with Moneyball  and the rise of analytics in baseball, DePodesta now faces perhaps his most difficult challenge yet: reshaping the Colorado Rockies. Hired by the Monfort family in November 2025 as president of baseball operations, DePodesta steps into an organization coming off a brutal 119-loss season. Expectations for an immediate turnaround are low, which m

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman has quickly emerged as one of the most important building blocks for the franchise’s future. During the 2025 season, Goodman delivered a historic performance that placed him in uncharted territory among catchers in team history and sparked conversations about his long-term legacy in Colorado. Goodman became the first catcher in Rockies history to win the National League Silver Slugger Award at his position. This achievement alone separa