The offseason is almost upon us, which means it’s time to pull out your calendars and see when certain offseason events occur. November is sure to be busy, but things get a little more uncertain once we turn to December and the expected lockout begins. During that time, some events will be postponed if not cancelled outright.
Today, be on the lookout for my Rockpile covering the 40-man roster.
Either way, here is the calendar of notable dates for the offseason.
Day after the World Series ends
- Free Agents file – 7 am MT
November
1
- Gold Glove Awards announced – 7 pm MT (ESPN)
November 2
- HOF eight-person Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives and umpires
- Silver Slugger Award finalists announced – 12 pm MT
- BBWAA Awards Finalists announced – 4- 6 p.m. MT (MLB Network) – (ROY, Cy Young, MVP, etc)
Five days after the World Series ends
- Free agency opens at 3 p.m. MT
- Last day to issue Qualifying Offer
- 60-day Injured List reinstatement
- Contract options deadline
November 6
- Heart & Hustle Awards announced – TBD – MLB Network
- Gold Glove Awards dinner in NYC – Platinum Glove winners announced
November 9
- Rookie of the Year – 5-6 pm ET (MLB Network)
November 9-12
- GM Meetings in Las Vegas
November 10
- Manager of the Year – 5-6 pm MT (MLB Network)
November 11
- Cy Young Awards and BBWAA Relievers of the Year – 5-7 pm MT (MLB Network)
- MLB Awards show – 7- 9 pm MT (MLB Network)
- All-MLB first and second teams
- Hank Aaron Award winners
- Comeback Players of the Year
- Mariano Rivera & Trevor Hoffman relievers of the year
- Edgar Martinez DH of the Year
November 12
- MVP Award – 5-6 pm ET (MLB Network)
November 16
- Hall of Fame announces its 2027 ballot, 10 am MT – Writer’s ballot
November 17-19
- Owners meetings in New York
November 17
- Silver Slugger Awards
- Deadline for players to accept the Qualifying Offer, 2 pm MT
- Rule 5 protection deadline (Players need to be added to 40-man roster to protect from the Rule 5 draft)
November 20
- Non-tender Deadline
December 1
- CBA expires 9:59 pm MT – Lockout begins
December 6
- BBWAA announces Contemporary Baseball Era inductees
December 7-9
- Winter Meetings in San Diego (Likely to be canceled)
December 8
- Draft Lottery (likely to be postponed during lockout)
December 9
- Rule 5 Draft (likely to be postponed or canceled during lockout)
January 8
- Arbitration figures exchanged (likely to be postponed during lockout)
January 15
- International signing period opens
January 19
- Hall of Fame announces BBWAA voting results & 2007 inductees, 4 pm MT (MLB Network)
In the meantime, here are today’s links and content for the Rockies and the rest of MLB!
Rockies news and links
Owen Cuffe promoted to assistant director of pitching for the Colorado Rockies | Purple Row
The Rockies are looking to continue shaping their pitching philosophy this offseason and as part of that, they have promoted Owen Cuffe to assistant director of pitching. Cuffe was hired last January to work as a pitching and rehab coach in the Arizona Complex League. The team seems to have liked him enough in that role to now expand his talents to all facets of the organization.
Top 40 MLB free agents for 2026-27: Contract predictions, team fits for Skubal, Peralta, more | The Athletic ($)
Jim Bowden end up listing Taylor Ward as a free agent option for the Rockies. Ward’s right-handed bat and potential for power could be a nice fit for the Rockies. Ward didn’t have a good season between the Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners, so a one-year prove-it deal on a cheaper deal could be a steal for the Rockies if he rebounded.
World Series Highlights Rockies’ Need for Bullpen Help in 2027 | Rockies On SI
Ben Fisher highlights how bullpens have been a focal point of the World Series teams and the Rockies should take note of how important late-game relievers are for a winning team.
Rockies prospect Stu Flesland III on fast track to Coors Field | Denver Gazette
Kevin Henry catches up with prospect Stu Flesland III who could be at Coors Field sooner rather than later. He’s currently in the Arizona Fall League and continuing to look for more velocity.
Are the Brewers Cheating? Milwaukee on the Brink, Jack O’Dowd’s Rise & MLB’s Last Game? | Mile High Territory
On this episode of Mile High Territory, Ryan Spilborghs and Troy Renck talked about the Milwaukee Brewers being on the brink of a title and then talked about Jack O’Dowd as well as some stories with former Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd.
Around MLB
Rays live to fight another day thanks to Williamson’s walk-off single | MLB.com
The Milwaukee Brewers came three outs shy of securing their first World Series title as the Tampa Bay Rays managed to pull off a 4-3 walk-off victory in the 12th inning. Former Rockie Antonio Senzatela finished the 11th inning and started the 12th, but left after an error allowed the lead off runner to reach. Shane Drohan then entered, and the Rays tied the game and managed to load the bases before a chopped single to right field won the game. So, they’ll play at least one more tonight in Tampa Bay with the series now 3-1 in favor of the Brewers.
118.2 mph exit velo! 103.8 mph fastball! These are the Arizona Fall League Statcast leaders | MLB.com
The AFL is at its midpoint, so Jim Callis breaks down some of the Statcast leaders to this point in the season. Jack O’Dowd comes in with the fourth-longest home run.
Astros GM Search: Mike Rizzo May Be Exactly What Jim Crane Wants — and That Says Everything | The Crawfish Boxes
The Houston Astros are in search of a new general manager and former Washington Nationals leader Mike Rizzo interviewed for the position. Our Astros affiliate breaks down the fit of Rizzo.
Phillies hire Fatse as new hitting coach | MLB.com
The Phillies lineup is sure to look different next year and the team has hired a new hitting coach and assistant to hopefully provide a new path forward.
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