Colorado Rockies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rockies Unveil Starting Lineup, Roster Moves Ahead of Losing Streak Bid

The first half of the 2026 season obviously didn't go the Colorado Rockies' way, posting a 39-59 record going into the All-Star break. Things didn't get off to a hot start following the break either, dropping game one to the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field Friday night, dropping their record to 39-60.

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Rockies activate P Sugano off IL to start vs. Reds...

The Rockies activated right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano off the injured list on Saturday to make a start against the Reds.

Hunter Goodman News / Purple Row / July 18

With Goodman, Rockies are MLB’s most powerful catching team

The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 18

Rockies Offense Goes Quite as Reds Use Power to Take Over Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies opened their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a few individual positives, but not enough offense to turn those moments into a real threat.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

T.J. Rumfield News / Purple Row / July 18

TJ Rumfield may have solved the riddle of first base for the Rockies

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Gabriel Hughes News / Purple Row / July 17

Hughes looks the part, but quiet Rockies fall 7-2 to Reds

Gabriel Hughes gave the Colorado Rockies a start they could win with Friday night. The offense did not do enough with it, and the bullpen could not keep the game close once he left.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 17

Why the Rockies' Riskiest MLB Draft Pick Could Pay Off in a Big Way

The Colorado Rockies got a steal in the 2026 MLB Draft. We might not know how this player will turn out yet, but there are major pros about his game. It's a risky pick because the Rockies already have an established catcher, but this selection could turn out to be a blessing for the franchise.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 17

After Overcoming injuries, Rockies' Pitching Prospect Remains in the MLB Mix

As the Colorado Rockies continue to round out their roster for the remainder of 2026 and beyond, the one thing they will never have enough of is pitching.

Hunter Goodman News / Yardbarker / July 17

Could Yankees trade for Rockies power-hitting catcher Hunter Goodman?

Adding Goodman would significantly boost the Yankees' catcher situation.

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The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 17

Rockies-Reds Series: Preview, Starting Pitchers, Injuries

The Colorado Rockies don't have anything left to play for the rest of the way except positioning in next summer's MLB Draft. And even that could be affected by the lottery.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 16

The Rockies' Best Trade Deadline Move Might Be No Big Move at All

MLB.com kept their outlook of the Colorado Rockies and their team needs simple. In its breakdown of every team’s biggest need before the Aug. 3 deadline, MLB.com listed Colorado’s need as “talent all around, but starting pitching in particular.” That is a blunt evaluation, but it is also an accurate one.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / July 15

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Colorado Rockies

Heading into the 2026 All-Star Game break, only one team in the National League had fewer than 40 wins: the Colorado Rockies. The good news, though, is that there have been some positives this season despite the 39-59 record.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 15

3 Colorado Rockies Most Likely to Be Traded After the All-Star Break

Now that the All-Star Game is in the books for another season, all eyes are going to turn to the second half of the season and the trade deadline, which is approaching quickly on August 3.

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The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 15

Hunter Goodman’s All-Star Moment Shows What Comes Next for the Rockies

Hunter Goodman’s All-Star Game was not defined by the box score. It was defined by what it represented for the Colorado Rockies. Goodman entered the Midsummer Classic as Colorado’s lone representative and one of the best power-hitting catchers in baseball.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Predicting Rockies’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is usually somewhat easy to explain. Contending teams looking to make a push for the postseason, or better yet, the World Series, often look to add talent at the deadline.