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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

The Colorado Rockies endured a historically poor 2025 season, but widespread elbow surgery among pitchers was not a major factor in their struggles. Across Major League Baseball, Tommy John surgery has become increasingly common, yet the Rockies were among the teams least affected. Tommy John surgery, first performed more than 50 years ago by Dr. Frank Jobe, repairs a torn ulnar collateral ligament in a pitcher’s throwing arm. Named after pitcher Tommy John, the procedure has

The Colorado Rockies announced several coaching staff decisions on Monday, confirming that Ron Gideon, Andy González, and Jordan Pacheco will all return to manager Warren Schaeffer’s staff for the 2026 season. Gideon has been promoted to the newly created position of assistant bench coach, while González will continue as third base coach and Pacheco remains assistant hitting coach. Gideon previously served as the team’s first base and outfield coach for seven seasons and has

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers halted Colorado’s momentum Sunday night, earning a 2–1 victory that handed the Avalanche just their third regulation loss of the season. Sam Bennett opened the scoring 6:27 into the first period, and Aaron Ekblad added what proved to be the game-winning goal late in the second. Both tallies were unassisted. Florida goaltender Daniil Tarasov turned aside 27 shots to secure the win. Colorado briefly tied the game when Artturi Lehkonen score

CLEVELAND — Cade Cunningham recorded 27 points and Daniss Jenkins contributed 25, including 21 in the second quarter, as the Detroit Pistons withstood a late push to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114–110 on Sunday. Despite missing two starters, Detroit, which leads the Eastern Conference, earned a rare road victory in Cleveland, snapping a nine-game skid at Rocket Arena. The Pistons have now beaten the Cavaliers only twice in their last 15 meetings. Donovan Mitchell led Cle

The Denver Broncos locked up the top seed in the AFC playoffs with a 19–3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Denver. A 45-yard interception return for a touchdown by Ja’Quan McMillian and four successful field goals by Wil Lutz powered the Broncos to the win and a first-round playoff bye. Denver finished the regular season 14–3, tying a franchise record for wins and earning its first No. 1 playoff seed since 2015, a season that ended with a Super Bowl champion

ATLANTA — A late season NFL breaking update reshaped the NFC South on Sunday as the Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 19 to 17, a result that officially clinched the division title for the Carolina Panthers. Atlanta entered the matchup eliminated from postseason contention but delivered a disciplined performance that carried major playoff implications elsewhere in the league. Younghoe Koo accounted for 12 points on four field goals, including a decisive 38 yard

Michael Porter Jr. delivered an impressive performance against his former franchise, scoring 27 points while leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 127–115 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday in New York. The win ended Brooklyn’s three-game losing streak. In his first matchup against Denver since being traded, Porter also collected 11 rebounds and handed out five assists. The Nuggets, meanwhile, dropped to 1–2 since losing star center Nikola Jokić, who is expected to miss clo

Cincinnati ,OH - Clevland delivered a breaking update Sunday as Myles Garrett set the NFL single season sacks record and Dustin Szmyt drilled a 49 yard field goal as time expired to lift the Browns to a 20 to 18 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in a dramatic AFC North matchup. Garrett anchored a dominant Cleveland defensive performance that reshaped the game’s timeline. His fourth quarter sack of Joe Burrow not only stalled a late Cincinnati drive but also pushed Garrett past

The Seattle Seahawks delivered a statement performance Saturday night, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 13 to 3 to secure the number one seed in the NFC and home field advantage throughout the playoffs in a decisive regular season finale. Seattle controlled the game from the opening drive, setting the tone with a 12 play opening possession that consumed more than seven minutes and immediately flipped field position in its favor. While the Seahawks did not score on their firs

Tampa Bay, FL - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept their postseason path intact Saturday night, edging the Carolina Panthers 16 to 14 in a tightly contested NFC South matchup that now places Tampa Bay firmly in the division title conversation entering the final week of the regular season. Tampa Bay controlled early tempo behind a methodical opening drive, capped by Baker Mayfield’s 18 yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton on the first possession. The Buccaneers leaned on sustained dri

NORFOLK, Va. — Old Dominion men’s basketball returns to Chartway Arena on Saturday afternoon looking to gain momentum in Sun Belt Conference play as the Monarchs host Georgia Southern. ODU enters the matchup seeking a bounce-back performance as conference play continues. The Monarchs have shown flashes offensively this season but are aiming for greater consistency on both ends of the floor, particularly on defense and in limiting turnovers. Playing at home provides an opportu

LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić and LeBron James took control down the stretch as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the Memphis Grizzlies 128–121 on Friday night, opening a two-game series at home. Dončić led all scorers with 34 points, converting frequently at the free-throw line, and added eight assists and six rebounds. James followed closely with 31 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Together, the two stars fueled a decisive fourth-quarter run that shifted the game in the La

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

The Colorado Rockies entered 2026 fully aware that meaningful improvement will not come quickly. Newly hired president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta has taken charge of a franchise coming off three straight seasons with more than 100 losses, including a historically poor 119-loss campaign in 2025. DePodesta acknowledged the scale of the challenge when he was introduced, emphasizing that rebuilding the Rockies will require patience and balance. Colorado plans to rely o

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, and Darius Garland added 18 points with eight assists, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 113-108 on January 2. The Cavaliers overcame a 105-101 deficit with 4:43 remaining, scoring 10 unanswered points to secure the victory. Garland's three-pointer at 2:13 gave Cleveland the lead for good. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 34 points, 28 of which came in the first half. Denver played without su