Rockies Hire Ethan Katz As Pitching Coach
The Rockies announced they’ve hired Ethan Katz as their new pitching coach.
Thomas Harding: What Happened
MLB Trade Rumors reported on Monday, November 2, 2026 in a story involving Thomas Harding, Rockies Hire Ethan Katz As Pitching Coach. The Rockies, Ethan Katz. Here is how the report opens:
The Rockies announced they’ve hired Ethan Katz as their new pitching coach. Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported the news shortly before it was official. Harding also reports that former MLB infielder Andre Lipcius is joining the staff as game-planning coach, where he’ll replace retiring assistant bench coach Ronnie Gideon. The team has not yet confirmed…
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Key Takeaways
- The story: Rockies Hire Ethan Katz As Pitching Coach
- Who’s involved: Thomas Harding, Rockies Hire Ethan Katz As Pitching Coach. The Rockies, Ethan Katz and Andre Lipcius
- League: Baseball
- First reported: Monday, November 2, 2026 by MLB Trade Rumors
Background: Major League Baseball
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The Rockies announced they’ve hired Ethan Katz as their new pitching coach. Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported the news shortly before it was official. Harding also reports that former MLB infielder Andre Lipcius is joining the staff as game-planning coach, where he’ll replace retiring assistant bench coach Ronnie Gideon. The team has not yet confirmed… MLB Trade Rumors reported the story on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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