T.J. Rumfield was a big-league first baseman trapped in Triple-A limbo. At least, that’s how he saw things. So did the Rockies.

One thing’s for sure: Players are going to get more sleep during their 42-day stint in the desert.

Kyle Freeland has stepped into the fire.

Kris Bryant has a locker in the Salt River Fields clubhouse, but he’s not a baseball player right now.

Tomoyuki Sugano wants another shot at Shohei Ohtani.

With a new front office and coaches in place, Rockies players insist there is a new direction and a new energy at Salt River Fields.

Bolstered by the acquisition of three vetera