Spring Training 2025 at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, AZ is going to have its share of battles for the Opening Day roster. Colorado invites 23 non-roster players to camp, including several notable prospects like Chase Dollander, Carson Palmquist and Gabriel Hughes.

Who has the best shot to play their way onto the 40-man roster? And will Dollander, the team’s top pitching prospect, really be given the chance to win a place in the starting rotation?

Plus, audio from Rockies Fest 2025 with GM Bill Schmidt, CF Brenton Doyle and 3B Ryan McMahon.

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For a player that had minimal value at the 2024 trade deadline, Elias Díaz continues to have value beyond that just as he did in the year prior to his release by the Colorado Rockies.

Where has the hulking catcher signed to play in 2025? And will he actually make more money than any duo of Denver backstops?

Plus, Carlos Estévez and Tommy Kahnle have new clubs, the Chicago Cubs acquire a new closer and a few notes from Rockies Fest and an exclusive Chase Dollander interview.

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GM Bill Schmidt and Bud Black promoted the youth movement and hopes that 2025 will be much better than just avoiding 100 losses. What are the areas of promise? How much does Kris Bryant factor into the situation?

Plus, players like Brenton Doyle, Ezequiel Tovar and Ryan McMahon discussed the need for new leadership in the wake of Blackmon’s retirement. Who’s planning to step up?

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Rockies Fest brought out 5,000 fans to celebrate baseball and the members of the Colorado Rockies over the weekend as players signed autographs and answer questions from those in attendance.

What were the best aspects of the day and what did front office personnel like manager Bud Black and GM Bill Schmidt have to say about the current state of the franchise?

Plus, the whereabout of Kyle Freeland, who had some very important business to do at the University of Evansville.

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Despite the commissioner of baseball (Bud Selig) during the time of the Steroid Era being selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, legendary superstars such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are punished even though they did not break the rules.

Manny Randhawa of MLB.com helps determine: Will Cooperstown ever recognize these players? Should Pete Rose be allowed in before PED users?

And is the Baseball Hall of Fame the best HOF in all of sports?

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Your guide to all-things Rockies Fest 2025 for Saturday, January 25 at Coors Field in Denver. If you plan to be in attendance -- or are thinking strongly about it -- this is everything you need to know for this winter warm-up.

Which players from Colorado will be in attendance? What events and activities will be taking place? And where do you go to get a photograph with the Gold Glove Awards for Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle?

Plus, several former Rockies are in the news and finding new homes elsewhere around Major League Baseball.

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International Signing Day brought several notable talents into the Colorado Rockies organization, include several from Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Curacao and Cuba. Who could become the next Ezequiel Tovar? And how many were ranked in the top 50 of this year's class?

MLB Pipeline's series of top 10 prospects at each position has not gone so well for the Rockies thus far. In some instances, that's not so bad. Will their fortunes change next year at third base with Kyle Karros?

Plus, inside the Nolan Arenado trade rumors, Toronto's signing of Anthony Santander and a future Hall of Famer also receives interest from the Blue Jays.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame has three new members for the Class of 2025: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Who just missed earning 75% and how close did Ichiro come to becoming the first position player to get 100%?

Carlos González and Troy Tulowitzki didn't get the 5% needed to stay on the ballot next year, but we got an answer to the lingering question: Will they get absolutely shut out with 0 votes?

Plus, the Colorado Rockies coming up on future ballots for Cooperstown, another Dodger signing and Jurickson Profar's market heats up.

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