Purple Row Newsletter: March 15-18, 2026

Rockpiles

Predicting the Rockies 2026 Opening Day roster — The 2026 season begins next week, and Skyler Timmins makes some predictions as to whom the Rockies will have on the field in Miami.

News

Freeland named Rockies Opening Day starter — It’s official.

State of the Position

Is Willi Castro the answer at second base for the Rockies? — Joelle Milholm does the analysis.

First base is wide open for the Colorado Rockies — Who will be Todd Helton’s successor? Skyler Timmins considers the options.

The Rockies are solid with Goodman at catcher and promising depth behind him — Joelle wraps up our pre-season Rockies assessment.

Interviews

Tanner Gordon discusses the Rockies new pitching philosophy in action — As Sam Bradfield learns, the Rockies were even more behind than we thought.

Nicky Lopez brings experience (lots of it) to the Rockies — The journeyman infielder discussed what he brings to the Rockies in addition to his time with the 2024 Chicago White Sox. Renee Dechert has the details.

Brett Sullivan brings mentorship behind the dish to the Rockies — Who will be the Rockies backup catcher? Sam talked with one possible option.

Rockies prospect Ethan Holliday is making the most of his 2026 spring training — The No. 2 PuRP is gaining experience.

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Look for our next update to publish on Sunday.