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Washington Post
9 hours ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Rockies promote owner's son to leadership role amid one of worst MLB starts
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have promoted the oldest son of team owner Dick Monfort amid one of the worst starts in baseball history. Walker Monfort was named executive vice president of the Rockies on Thursday and will immediately begin leading the team alongside outgoing President and COO Greg Feasel, who is stepping down at the end of this year after 30 seasons in their front office, the team announced. The Rockies went into Thursday's home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with an 18-62 record. Colorado's 81st game marked the midpoint of its regular season. Walker Monfort, 38, who had been the team's vice president of corporate partnerships since 2015, will officially assume Feasel's responsibilities by January. Feasel joined the Rockies in 1995 as vice president of sales and marketing. He was promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2010 and club president in April 2021. 'Greg has been a pillar of this organization since its earliest days,' Rockies owner Dick Monfort said. 'His leadership and vision helped shape not only the Colorado Rockies organization, but the entire baseball community throughout the Rocky Mountain region. He has been instrumental in our many successes over the years and has been a strong and steady presence throughout the past three decades.' Feasel said it is bittersweet to be stepping aside, but that it was something he had discussed with the owner for several years. Walker Monfort began his career with the Rockies at an entry level, gaining hands-on experience across multiple departments, including the grounds crew, gameday promotions, ticketing and visiting clubhouse from 2006-2009. He officially joined the front office in a full-time capacity in late 2009, working in minor league operations and player development through 2013. 'While we thank Greg for his impact and service, we are excited to turn the page into our next chapter with Walker,' Dick Monfort said. 'He brings a deep understanding of this organization, earned through his 20 years of experience working both within and alongside every department of our operation. He offers a fresh, forward-looking mindset, and we're confident his perspective, experience and leadership will benefit the club in the months and years to come.' ___ AP MLB:
Al Arabiya
9 hours ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Rockies Promote Owner's Son To Leadership Role Amid One Of Worst MLB Starts
The Colorado Rockies have promoted the oldest son of team owner Dick Monfort amid one of the worst starts in baseball history. Walker Monfort was named executive vice president of the Rockies on Thursday and will immediately begin leading the team alongside outgoing President and COO Greg Feasel, who is stepping down at the end of this year after 30 seasons in their front office, the team announced. The Rockies went into Thursday's home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with an 18–62 record. Colorado's 81st game marked the midpoint of its regular season. Walker Monfort, 38, who had been the team's vice president of corporate partnerships since 2015, will officially assume Feasel's responsibilities by January. Feasel joined the Rockies in 1995 as vice president of sales and marketing. He was promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2010 and club president in April 2021. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. 'Greg has been a pillar of this organization since its earliest days,' Rockies owner Dick Monfort said. 'His leadership and vision helped shape not only the Colorado Rockies organization but the entire baseball community throughout the Rocky Mountain region. He has been instrumental in our many successes over the years and has been a strong and steady presence throughout the past three decades.' Feasel said it is bittersweet to be stepping aside but that it was something he had discussed with the owner for several years. Walker Monfort began his career with the Rockies at an entry level, gaining hands-on experience across multiple departments, including the grounds crew, game-day promotions, ticketing, and visiting clubhouse from 2006–2009. He officially joined the front office in a full-time capacity in late 2009, working in minor league operations and player development through 2013. 'While we thank Greg for his impact and service, we are excited to turn the page into our next chapter with Walker,' Dick Monfort said. 'He brings a deep understanding of this organization earned through his 20 years of experience working both within and alongside every department of our operation. He offers a fresh, forward-looking mindset, and we're confident his perspective, experience, and leadership will benefit the club in the months and years to come.'
Reuters
9 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
Son of Rockies' owner to lead struggling franchise
June 26 - Walker Monfort, the eldest son of Colorado Rockies owner and CEO Dick Monfort, is being put in charge of the struggling franchise. The Rockies announced Thursday that president and chief operating officer Greg Feasel will step down after 30 years with the franchise. The younger Monfort was named executive vice president, effective immediately, and will run the team along with Feasel through the end of the year before assuming control in January. "While we thank Greg for his impact and service, we are excited to turn the page into our next chapter with Walker," Dick Monfort said in a statement. "He brings a deep understanding of this organization -- earned through his 20 years of experience working both within and alongside every department of our operation. "He offers a fresh, forward-looking mindset, and we're confident his perspective, experience and leadership will benefit the club in the months and years to come." Walker Monfort, 38, most recently has served as vice president of corporate partnerships for the Rockies. Feasel, 66, has been with the franchise since 1995, two years after the expansion club began play in Denver. He started as vice president of sales and marketing and worked his way through the ranks before being named club president in April 2021. "Greg has been a pillar of this organization since its earliest days," Dick Monfort said. "His leadership and vision helped shape not only the Colorado Rockies organization, but the entire baseball community throughout the Rocky Mountain region." Colorado enters play Thursday with an 18-62 record, putting them on track to win just 36 games. That would break the record for most losses in a season set last year by the Chicago White Sox, who finished 41-121. The Rockies are coming off back-to-back 100-loss seasons. In an interview with The Denver Post and Walker Monfort declined to discuss the future of general manager Bill Schmidt or talk about any other front office decisions. "Ultimately, we're open to anything, and I think that's where I want to keep it," he said. "I think we're open to whatever it takes to make the Colorado Rockies better. But I would say it's really about maximizing our resources, right? And if we don't have the right resources in place, we should figure out a way to get the right resources in place. That's not just from a staffing perspective, it's really everything." Walker Monfort said in the interview that he and his father are on the same page when it comes to turning around the product on the field. The Rockies have reached the postseason just five times in their 33-year existence, most recently in 2018. "I don't think our vision is different; I think we have a very similar vision," he said. "We both want the same thing for this organization. We want to be a very high-caliber baseball team with the best customer service and the best experience in baseball. "He's a partner in this. He's still the ultimate decision-maker. In the end, we're looking at getting this organization back to where it needs to be. And I think we can confidently say that we're going to do what we can to do that." --Field Level Media
Associated Press
9 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Rockies promote owner's son to leadership role amid one of worst MLB starts
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have promoted the oldest son of team owner Dick Monfort amid one of the worst starts in baseball history. Walker Monfort was named executive vice president of the Rockies on Thursday and will immediately begin leading the team alongside outgoing President and COO Greg Feasel, who is stepping down at the end of this year after 30 seasons in their front office, the team announced. The Rockies went into Thursday's home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with an 18-62 record. Colorado's 81st game marked the midpoint of its regular season. Walker Monfort, 38, who had been the team's vice president of corporate partnerships since 2015, will officially assume Feasel's responsibilities by January. Feasel joined the Rockies in 1995 as vice president of sales and marketing. He was promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2010 and club president in April 2021. 'Greg has been a pillar of this organization since its earliest days,' Rockies owner Dick Monfort said. 'His leadership and vision helped shape not only the Colorado Rockies organization, but the entire baseball community throughout the Rocky Mountain region. He has been instrumental in our many successes over the years and has been a strong and steady presence throughout the past three decades.' Feasel said it is bittersweet to be stepping aside, but that it was something he had discussed with the owner for several years. Walker Monfort began his career with the Rockies at an entry level, gaining hands-on experience across multiple departments, including the grounds crew, gameday promotions, ticketing and visiting clubhouse from 2006-2009. He officially joined the front office in a full-time capacity in late 2009, working in minor league operations and player development through 2013. 'While we thank Greg for his impact and service, we are excited to turn the page into our next chapter with Walker,' Dick Monfort said. 'He brings a deep understanding of this organization, earned through his 20 years of experience working both within and alongside every department of our operation. He offers a fresh, forward-looking mindset, and we're confident his perspective, experience and leadership will benefit the club in the months and years to come.' ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Rockies promote owner's son to leadership role amid one of worst MLB starts
Walker Monfort, the Colorado Rockies vice president of corporate sponsorships, talks with onlookers before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Walker Monfort, who was named as executive vice president of the Colorado Rockies Thursday, June 25, 2025, and will assume the role of president and chief operating officer at season's end, talks to fans before a baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Walker Monfort, who was named as executive vice president of the Colorado Rockies Thursday, June 25, 2025, and will assume the role of president and chief operating officer at season's end, talks to fans before a baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Walker Monfort, the Colorado Rockies vice president of corporate sponsorships, talks with onlookers before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Walker Monfort, who was named as executive vice president of the Colorado Rockies Thursday, June 25, 2025, and will assume the role of president and chief operating officer at season's end, talks to fans before a baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have promoted the oldest son of team owner Dick Monfort amid one of the worst starts in baseball history. Walker Monfort was named executive vice president of the Rockies on Thursday and will immediately begin leading the team alongside outgoing President and COO Greg Feasel, who is stepping down at the end of this year after 30 seasons in their front office, the team announced. Advertisement The Rockies went into Thursday's home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with an 18-62 record. Colorado's 81st game marked the midpoint of its regular season. Walker Monfort, 38, who had been the team's vice president of corporate partnerships since 2015, will officially assume Feasel's responsibilities by January. Feasel joined the Rockies in 1995 as vice president of sales and marketing. He was promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2010 and club president in April 2021. 'Greg has been a pillar of this organization since its earliest days,' Rockies owner Dick Monfort said. 'His leadership and vision helped shape not only the Colorado Rockies organization, but the entire baseball community throughout the Rocky Mountain region. He has been instrumental in our many successes over the years and has been a strong and steady presence throughout the past three decades." Advertisement Feasel said it is bittersweet to be stepping aside, but that it was something he had discussed with the owner for several years. Walker Monfort began his career with the Rockies at an entry level, gaining hands-on experience across multiple departments, including the grounds crew, gameday promotions, ticketing and visiting clubhouse from 2006-2009. He officially joined the front office in a full-time capacity in late 2009, working in minor league operations and player development through 2013. 'While we thank Greg for his impact and service, we are excited to turn the page into our next chapter with Walker,' Dick Monfort said. 'He brings a deep understanding of this organization, earned through his 20 years of experience working both within and alongside every department of our operation. He offers a fresh, forward-looking mindset, and we're confident his perspective, experience and leadership will benefit the club in the months and years to come." ___ AP MLB:
