Purple Row Newsletter: March 15-18, 2026
Here’s what we were following this week.
Mar 18, 20262 min read
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.
Until then, let’s go Rockies!
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