Just 35 games into the season, Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta believes his franchise is heading in the right direction. However, no victory laps are being taken at 20 th and Blake around a team that is further ahead from last season but still has plenty left to climb on the mountain trek back to national respectability. “I think we’re certainly encouraged by a lot of what’s going on,” DePodesta said on Sunday morning before the Rockies wrapped up a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field. “But, at the same time, we’re far from satisfied.” Through Colorado’s 35 games of 2026 after Colorado’s 11-6 loss to the Braves, the Rockies are 14-21. Last season, through 35 games, the Rockies were 6-29 and less than one week away from firing manager Bud Black. This year, there is optimism and no sign of any major shakeups coming in the organization. That could also include the lineup as well.…