What happened: Colorado dismissed Leichman after one season leading the pitching staff. The club used pitch calling from the dugout during his tenure. An official announcement is expected tomorrow.

Why it matters: <a href='https://wire.report/article/rockies-tab-sugano-for-saturday-start-2026-06-20'>Colorado Rockies</a> finished with a fourth straight 100-loss season, making pitching the central offseason issue. The front office has emphasized fixing the rotation with a starter mindset.

What to watch: Colorado is expected to announce the move formally tomorrow. The search for a successor and rotation plans will follow.