Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman makes franchise history, becoming club's first-ever Silver Slugger at his position after a breakout 2025.

DePodesta's hiring means the Rockies now have someone at the helm of the ship who will oversee critical decisions like bringing in a new manager this season and filling out the front office.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/rockies/onsi as Rockies Gear Up for Division-Heavy 2026 Spring Training Schedule . The 2026 Spring Training schedules just dropped, setting fans and players up for an eventful start to the new season, come Feb. 20 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The Colorado Rockies promised in October they would go outside the organization to hire their next head of baseball operations. They are following through. The Rockies will hire NFL executive Paul DePodesta to be their next head of baseball operations,

The Rockies will have a new plan at second base. After declining the 2026 option for Thairo Estrada on Monday, Colorado outrighted him off the 40-man Major League roster on Thursday. Estrada opted for free agency.

The Colorado Rockies are in damage control mode after losing their top two choices to be their new general manager.