Colorado's struggles led to the firing of manager Bud Black in May. Recently, the team announced plans to restructure the front office.

The Rockies entered the All-Star break with the fewest amount of wins (22), as the team — entrenched in a rebuild — has dealt with problems both in their lineup & on the mound.

The Colorado Rockies had a projected top pick slide to them at No. 4 in baseball's amateur draft last weekend.

The Colorado Rockies had a projected top pick slide to them at No. 4 in baseball’s amateur draft last weekend. It’s a

The present might not look so great, but on Sunday and Monday, the Rockies were able to establish the structure for part of their future through the 2025 MLB Draft. The draft brings one of the better stories for the team this year, as the son of former Rockies star Matt Holliday was taken with the No. 4 overall pick.

Colorado Rockies draft class is in the books! Leading the class is shortstop/third baseman Ethan Holliday. The son of Rockies legend Matt Holliday.

Some things about the 2025 MLB season have been predictable: the Los Angeles Dodgers having one of the best records in the majors, Aaron Judge having another MVP-caliber season and Paul Skenes continuing to dominate on the mound as one of baseball's best pitchers.

Colorado on Sunday selected 18-year-old Ethan Holliday — son of former Rockies star outfielder Matt Holliday — with the No. 4 overall pick in the MLB draft. Holliday, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound shortstop with power, was hardly a surprise pick entering the draft, as national draftniks universally had him coming to the team who drafted his father.

Stillwater star infielder Ethan Holliday was taken fourth overall by the Colorado Rockies in the MLB Draft on Sunday night.

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“The Rockies are more dependent on attendance than any other team right now in the league,” said Denver Post columnist Troy Renck, who’s covered the team since the 90s. He doesn’t necessarily endorse a boycott, but acknowledges, “it would send a message.”