Paul DePodesta is putting the pieces in place for the Colorado Rockies and placing his fingerprint on the reconstruction of the organization. Warren Schaeffer, the interim manager in 2025 following the removal of Bud Black, will return in 2026 as the 8th manager in franchise history. How has he earned this position? Why does it make sense?

Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports that this is a multi-year deal. Does Colorado have a two-year plan in place? Will they simply tread water (even more) until 2028?

Plus, updates on minor leaguer Braylen Wimmer's brain surgery, Pirates and Marlins maneuver ahead of a potential lockout next winter and Tropicana Field gets restored in time for Opening Day 2026.

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