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The main contributor so far is none other than our All-Star Hunter Goodman who has slotted in at DH for 26 games in addition to his 64 as catcher. Perhaps the clues were there! He had a similar 2025 with 104 games as catcher and a team-leading 39 at DH. While the Rockies didn’t quite listen to me about giving Moniak the most DH appearances, he’s moved up the list to number two AND he’s already surpassed his total games at the position with 18 already this year.

With the Futures Game kicking off All-Star Week and the first halves in the books across the minors, it’s a natural moment to take stock of the Rockies’ farm system — level by level, from the thin air of Albuquerque down to the backfields in Scottsdale. The big-league club’s improvement has gotten the headlines, but the story underneath it is just as compelling: at every rung of the ladder, somebody is forcing the organization to pay attention.

The Rockies’ bullpen has cut walks, kept the ball in the yard and produced far more value than it did in 2025—even if the path from April dominance to summer stability has remained anything but smooth. If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand. We’ve asked authors of the spring articles to re-evaluate their earlier remarks with an eye toward the August 3 trade deadline. The state of the Rockies’ starting rotation is, well, less than ideal as we reach the midpoint of the 2026 season.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 11: Commissioner of Major League Baseball Robert D. Manfred announces Daniel Jackson as the 37th overall pick by the Colorado Rockies during the 2026 MLB Draft presented by Nippon Express at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) MLB Photos via Getty Images Samantha Bradfield Sam Bradfield is the managing editor of Purple Row, where she has covered the Rockies since 2017.

The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand. We’ve asked authors of the spring articles to re-evaluate their earlier remarks with an eye toward the August 3 trade deadline.

There has been clear progress in the Rockies front office. The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand. We’ve asked authors of the spring articles to re-evaluate their earlier remarks with an eye toward the August 3 trade deadline.

As the MLB Draft enters its second day, Sunday also marks the first of Philadelphia’s All-Star festivities on the field — the All-Star Futures Game. The annual contest showcases the top prospects in the game and will take place today at 10 a.m. MDT at Citizens Bank Park. For the second straight season, Rockies star prospect Charlie Condon (No. 1 PuRP) will represent Colorado in the contest. Roldy Brito (No. 11 PuRP) will be making his first appearance in the game.

The Colorado Rockies completed a busy opening day of the 2026 MLB Draft by selecting five college players across the first four rounds. Colorado began with Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell at No. 10, then used consecutive picks on Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson at No. 37 and UCLA right-hander Logan Reddemann at No. 38. The Rockies returned to the catching position with Cincinnati’s Jack Natili at No. 76 before closing Day 1 with Mississippi State right-hander Ben Davis at No. 104.

I spent last weekend at Coors Field covering the San Francisco Giants-Colorado Rockies series for Purple Row, and I was glad I did because a lot happened. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta took questions from media, and given that preparations for the MLB draft were in full swing and the trade deadline is fast approaching, there was plenty to discuss.