Strike 3: Will there be positive changes to the way the Rockies handle pitching?

Just hire former Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh already…

By Mark Knudson · Mile High Sports

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 1:55 PM

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Mark Knudson argues the Colorado Rockies should adopt a piggybacking rotation and hire Jason Hirsh as pitching coach.
The Rockies dismissed pitching coach Alon Leichman after one season with the team.
Paul DePodesta has indicated that Colorado will likely revisit a piggybacking pitching system next season.

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Mark Knudson argues that the Colorado Rockies should revamp their pitching strategy following the dismissal of pitching coach Alon Leichman after one season. Knudson advocates for the front office, led by Paul DePodesta, to bring in a coach with professional playing experience and specifically suggests hiring Jason Hirsh for the open role.

Knudson also endorses Colorado's reported plan to return to a "piggybacking" pitching rotation, an approach previously used by the team in 2013. Under this scripted strategy, starters throw limited pitch counts to avoid facing hitters a third time, with pre-scheduled relievers handling the middle innings.

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