The Rockies Might Be a Fun Team in 2026 | 112

About this episode

The episode discusses the Colorado Rockies' promising start to the 2026 season despite a losing record, highlighting improvements in various aspects of the team.

Episode 112 of the Rockies Now Podcast dives into a surprisingly encouraging start to the 2026 season, as the Colorado Rockies open the year showing clear signs of progress despite a 2–4 record. Powered by Elevated Pulse Sports, the crew breaks down a competitive road trip against the Marlins and Blue Jays, highlighting improved pitching, aggressive base running, and a noticeable shift in team culture under Warren Schaeffer. While the offense has yet to fully click, there’s optimism around players like TJ Rumfield, Troy Johnston, and Ezequiel Tovar, along with excitement about the team’s ability to stay in close games. The episode also tackles early overreactions, roster decisions, and what this “less bad” but more watchable Rockies team could look like moving forward. With the home opener approaching, the big question remains: are the Rockies finally becoming a fun team to watch again?

Topics covered

• 2026 season
• Colorado Rockies
• team culture
• pitching improvements
• offensive performance
• roster decisions
• fan optimism

Keywords

• Rockies
• 2026 season
• Warren Schaeffer
• TJ Rumfield
• Troy Johnston
• Ezequiel Tovar
• team culture
• base running
• pitching
• fan optimism

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Colorado Rockies, Marlins, Blue Jays

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