It wasn't surprising to see the greatest team ever assembled (Team USA) defeat a 119-loss team (Colorado Rockies) by a score of 14-4. What was surprising was for Ethan Holliday to make his spring debut for Team USA alongside his father Matt as the hitting coach. Which superstars did Ethan get to play with when he went to shortstop?

Mickey Moniak had his own moment going against future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw. Why won't his home run count? And how hard and far did Aaron Judge hit one against Kyle Freeland?

Plus, Tyler Freeman makes his debut, USA takes on Brazil in their WBC opener, Italy as the biggest sleeper in this year's tournament and Jurickson Profar gets suspended (again) for the entire 2026 season.

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A recent survey conducted by The Athletic suggested the Rockies have the most pressure on them in the upcoming season. Which teams - besides the Los Angeles Dodgers - have no pressure in 2026? Does the new front office need to have results immediately before more full scale changes?

Amongst players, does anyone have pressure beyond the normal amount of wanting to perform to the best of their abilities? Why does Kyle Freeland have more pressure than anyone not named Warren Schaeffer?

Plus, what to look for in Topps Baseball Series 1, potential speed bumps in the upcoming CBA negotiations and why Project Hail Mary might be considered a baseball book.

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Alon Leichman, new pitching coach of the Colorado Rockies, recently discussed the importance of failure in the minors before a player reaches the Major Leagues. With altitude coming into play only on the final rung of the Minor League ladder, would the Rockies ever consider shuffling their affiliates? Could a new team and stadium in Colorado Springs hold the key to such a strategy?

It's Team USA against the Colorado Rockies today at Salt River Fields. Would a blowout mean anything in particular for Colorado? When do the games count for real for the Red, White and Blue?

Plus, the World Baseball Classic begins halfway around the world tonight, how a new minor league club for the Colorado Avalanche ties into the Rockies future fortunes and predicting the top purple prospect in 2028.

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Charlie Condon is tied for the MLB lead with three home runs. Zac Veen has two walk-off home runs, more than the rest of Major League Baseball. Which one is having legitimate success and which one has been a bit lucky? Does a new stat from Baseball Savant make one look a lot less adequate for the big leagues?

Warren Schaeffer and company have talked a lot about stealing more bases in 2026. How bad had it gotten for Colorado during the Bud Black era? Is it possible the Rockies steal 100 bases for the first time since 2013?

Plus, Brenton Doyle's wrist sprain, insight on playing time through the first 10 games and Seth Halvorsen's unfortunate start to spring.

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Charlie Condon has been the buzz of Colorado Rockies big league camp so far. But so has fellow first base prospect T.J. Rumfield. Could both actually make the Opening Day roster on March 27? Might Condon become an NL Rookie of the Year Award favorite?

It's early and it's only Spring Training, but Colorado's offense has been looking incredibly solid over the past two games, scoring 24 combined runs against the Cubs and Giants. Has the power been more impressive than the speed on the bases so far?

Plus, injury news, former Rockies second basemen news and Antonio Senzatela's case to contribute to Colorado in 2026.

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Projections have been liking the Colorado Rockies more and more now that the club features four veteran starting pitchers following the signing of three in free agency. But if everything is perfect for Colorado and everything goes absolutely wrong for the Los Angeles, could purple top Dodger blue?

A supporters group of diehard Dodgers fans prepares for a Coors Field takeover in April. What you need to know in order to avoid pre-game headache.

Plus, the Tupac Shakur bobblehead the Rockies need to make, KOA Radio readies to make a decision about Jack Corrigan's new broadcast partner and the baseball-loving world prepares for the ABS System.

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One day after Zac Veen hit a no-doubt walk-off home run against the Chicago White Sox, Charlie Condon slugged the third-longest homer of Spring Training 2026 against the Los Angeles Angels. How hyped up should you be by either of these dingers? Are the tides changing for the Colorado Rockies?

A series of injuries to Kyle Freeland, Mickey Moniak and Blaine Crim change the dynamics of the lineups we might see over the next few weeks in the Cactus League. Who could benefit for any of these Rockies being out for a significant amount of time?

Plus, the status of Tomoyuki Sugano, Ryan Ritter plays a new position and Tommy John surgery up next for one unfortunate Rockies pitcher.

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No less than 8 spots on the Opening Day roster are up for grabs as the Colorado Rockies undergo their biggest rebuild since becoming an expansion franchise in 1993. Who are the players in the mix to win spots at 1B, 2B, INF, No. 5 Starter, Long Reliever and Reliever?

Four outfielders - Brenton Doyle, Mickey Moniak, Jordan Beck and Jake McCarthy - are slated for regular playing time. Two others - Troy Johnson and Tyler Freeman - can also play on the right side of the infield. Might having six options indicate a trade coming before the end of Spring Training 2026?

Plus, the potential to showcase Antonio Senzatela for the purposes of a trade, the different tiers of bullpen arms that could make the 26-man roster and the one rookie who could become Colorado's version of Kiké Hernández.

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Let the games begin! Colorado has three Cactus League games under their belt so far and a few players have put in notable performances. Whose multi-hit outing was best: Brenton Doyle, Jordan Beck or Kyle Karros?

Cole Carrigg had the big hit on Friday with a triple that led to a run. What did Warren Schaeffer have to say about the Wild Horse? Could Carrigg surprise and make the Opening Day roster?

Plus, the best reason for why we won't lose MLB games in 2027, a new baseball documentary hits theaters and the Rockies upcoming slate of games this week.

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The Cactus League begins today as the Colorado Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields, a tradition that dates back to 2011. Can we already predict who might be on the Opening Day roster?

The bullpen, Colorado's strength once again, is jam-packed. Despite so many young relievers, is there as much flexibility with minor league options as in previous seasons? Who could surprise amongst the non-roster invites?

Plus, another first base options if off the free agent board, Willi Castro's valuable versatility and the potential for carrying three catchers.

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