With a rebuilt front office and manager Warren Schaeffer entering his first full season at the helm, the Rockies enter spring training intent on rebounding from a 119-loss season that was the worst in franchise history and the third-most losses in the majors in a single season since 1901.
The following are some basics for spring training 2026:
Location:
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, Ariz.
Key dates
• Feb. 12: Pitchers and catchers report to camp
• Feb. 17: First full-squad workout
• Feb. 20: First Cactus League game vs. Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields (1:10 p.m. MST)
• March 2: Game vs. World Series champion Dodgers, Salt River Fields (1:10 p.m.)
• March 4: Game vs. Team USA (World Baseball Classic), Salt River Fields (1:10 p.m.)
Games on the radio
850 AM/94.1 FM KOA Rockies Radio Network
(All times Denver time)
• Feb. 20 vs. Diamondbacks (1 p.m. pregame/1:10 p.m. first pitch)
• Feb. 22 at Rangers (12:55/1:05)
• Feb. 24 vs. Angels (1/1:10)
• Feb. 28 vs. Royals (1/1:10)
• March 1 at Guardians (12:55/1:05)
• March 2 vs. Dodgers (1/1:10)
• March 4 vs. Team USA (1/1:10)
• March 8 vs. Guardians (2/2:10)
• March 9 at White Sox (1:55/2:05)
• March 13 vs. Rangers (2/2:10)
• March 15 at Angels (2/2:10)
• March 17 vs. Mariners (2/2:10)
• March 23 vs. Tigers (7/7:10)
Games on TV
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• Feb. 20 vs. Diamondbacks
• Feb. 24 vs. Angels
• Feb. 28 vs. Royals
• March 2 vs. Dodgers
• March 4 vs. Team USA
• March 8 vs. Guardians
• March 13 vs. Rangers
• March 17 vs. Mariners
• March 23 vs. Tigers
Key player additions
• LHP Brennan Bernardino: experienced lefty reliever.
• RHP Michael Lorenzen: much-needed, experienced depth for the starting rotation.
• RHP Pierson Ohl: depth for the bullpen.
• OF Jake McCarthy: athleticism and speed at all three outfield positions.
• UTL Willi Castro: switch-hitter who can play multiple infield positions, and the outfield, if needed.
• INF Edouard Julien: provides veteran depth at second and first base.
• 1B T.J. Rumfield: Triple-A infielder acquired from the Yankees will compete for the starting spot.
Key player subtractions
• LHP Austin Gomber: free-agent starter became a free agent, signed a minor league deal with the Rangers.
• RHP German Marquez: free-agent starter became a free agent, remains unsigned.
• RHP Angel Chivilli: strong-armed reliever traded to the Yankees.
• 1B Michael Toglia: non-tender by Rockies, signed a minor league deal with Reds.
• OF Yanquiel Fernández: designated for assignment, now a free agent.
Prospects to watch:
• 1B Charlie Condon (Rockies No. 2, via MLB Pipeline)
• OF Zac Veen (No. 11)
• LHP Carson Palmquist (No. 13)
• RHP Gabriel Hughes (No. 14)
• OF Sterlin Thompson (No. 15)
• LHP Welinton Herrera (No. 20)
— Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post
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