Here Are the Names of the Rockies’ Minor League Teams

While tens of thousands hit Coors Field in Denver to watch a baseball game each season, the Colorado Rockies are (as of 2026) not one of MLB's greatest teams. That doesn't mean we should overlook their affiliated teams; future superstars could be on those teams.

What Was the Colorado Rockies Very First Minor League Team?

The Colorado Rockies did not begin playing in Denver until 1993; in 1992, however, they did have a minor league team: The Bend Rockies. They played three seasons (1992-1994;) in their first season as the Rockies, they did win their division (South.)

Who Are the Colorado Rockies' Current Minor League Affiliates?

ALBUQUERQUE ISOTOPES

The Isotopes are a Triple-A team in the Pacific Coast League; they began playing in 2003, but didn't become a team for the Rockies until 2015. Since then, their best season (so far) has been their 2021 season, when they made it into post season play.

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FRESNO GRIZZLIES

The Grizzlies are a Single-A team within the California League. They became a Rockies team in 2021; since then, their best season (so far) was in 2022, when they went 83-49 and made it into post season play.

HARTFORD YARD GOATS

The Hartford Yard Goats (my favorite of all the names) are a Double-A team in the Eastern League. They became a Rockies team in 2015; since then, their best season (so far) was in 2022 when they had a .559 winning percentage and went on to post season play.

SPOKANE INDIANS

The Indians date back to 1890 when they were in the Pacific Northwest League. Today, they are a High-A team in the Northwest League. They became a Rockies team in 2021; since then, their best season (so far) in 2024 when they went 79-51 and won the League Championship.