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Astros, Rockies feeling proud for different reasons entering series

The Colorado Rockies had a banner June compared to the first two months of their season, but it wasn't as good as Houston's. The Astros finished 19-7 in June and surged to the top of the American League West heading into a three-game series at Colorado.

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Colorado Rockies to promote OF Yanquiel Fernández

The Rockies are rumored to be calling up another top prosect, this time in the form of big bodied slugger Yanquiel Fernández. Francys Romero reported on Monday afternoon that the Colorado Rockies are expected to select the contract of slugging Cuban prospect Yanquiel Fernández on Tuesday.

Warren Schaeffer News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Rockies Finding Competitiveness Under Warren Schaeffer

Bud Black was fired as the manager of the Colorado Rockies on May 11 after a horrid 7-33 start to the season. The Rockies were the laughingstock of Major League Baseball.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Rockies achieve stunning feat not seen in nearly 90 years

The Colorado Rockies achieved an impressive feat they haven’t done in nearly 90 years during Sunday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Colorado ended the series against Milwaukee with a 4-3 win after 11 innings.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Rockies tie game in ninth, beat Brewers in 11 innings

Kyle Farmer's RBI single in the 11th inning lifted the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday that also snapped the visiting club's five-game losing streak.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

MLB News / Purple Row / June 29

Rockies 4, Brewers 3: A Little Something Extras. (F/11)

The Rockies failed to cash in on a lot of opportunities, but came away with an extra innings victory in Milwaukee. The Colorado Rockies played their final game of June with their eighth road victory and their first victory in extra innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Rockies rumors: Ex-All-Star named a player to watch at trade deadline

The Colorado Rockies are still on pace to break the Chicago White Sox’s record for losses in a season. Even with a sweep of the Washington Nationals in June, they are on pace for just 35 wins.

Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has theatrical ejection on Sunday

Warren Schaeffer may just have a future on Broadway if the whole manager thing does not work out for him.

Jackson Chourio's big night lifts Brewers over Rockies

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Quinn Priester News / Purple Row / June 28

Brewers 5, Rockies 0: Priester exorcises the Rox offense

Rockies muster just one hit in ninth shutout of the season The Colorado Rockies were looking to build on their offensive momentum that appeared on Friday night.

Antonio Senzatela News / Field Level Media / June 28

Rockies turn to Antonio Senzatela in bid to even set vs. Brewers

The Colorado Rockies marginally have been better on the road than at home this season, but their short trek started poorly on Friday night. Colorado dropped a 10-6 decision to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Kyle Freeland News / Fastball on SI / June 27

Colorado Rockies Activate Kyle Freeland From Injured List Following Back Issue

The Colorado Rockies have reinstated left-handed pitcher Kyle Freeland from the 15-day injured list, the club announced Friday. Freeland will start Friday night's road game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / June 26

Colorado Rockies Make Embarrassing Game-Ending Mistake In Latest Loss

Much of the Colorado Rockies' abysmal 2025 season can be blamed on front office mismanagement and having the 25th highest payroll. There's simply not much talent, especially compared to Thursday's opponent, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / June 26

Son of Rockies' owner to lead struggling franchise

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.

Warren Schaeffer News / Just Baseball / June 26

Rockies Notebook: Warren Schaeffer’s optimism, lineup construction and Germán Márquez

DENVER, Colo. –– Dave Roberts didn’t play for a team with a losing record until his ninth season as a player. As a manager, his worst season finished at 20 games over .500, and that includes a Los Angeles Dodgers season where 102 contests were lopped off the schedule during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25

Shohei Ohtani homers as Dodgers beat up on MLB-worst Rockies

Just as they're supposed to, the Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of the worst team in baseball on Tuesday night.

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Mickey Moniak News / Yardbarker / June 23

Former first overall draft pick is finally hitting his stride with the Rockies

After a career full of ups and downs, Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak is looking like he is finally turning into the major league-caliber player he was expected to be when picked first overall in the 2016 MLB Draft.

Rockies could pull bizarre move with their fired manager

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Bud Black News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Rockies could pull bizarre move with their fired manager

A wacky season for the Colorado Rockies may be getting even wackier. The Rockies are considering rehiring their fired former manager Bud Black to serve as their new director of pitching, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.

Mickey Moniak News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

Mickey Moniak Having Resurgent Season with Rockies

Mickey Moniak was drafted first overall in 2016 out of La Costa Canyon High School by the Philadelphia Phillies. Since then, he has had an up-and-down career spanning parts of six seasons in Major League Baseball.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / June 20

Three building blocks for the Rockies

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Jake Bird News / Just Baseball / June 19

Putting Together a Rockies-Mets Trade for Jake Bird

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline just over a month away, the Colorado Rockies find themselves once again in the familiar territory of rebuilding and reassessing what comes next.

Ryan McMahon News / Last Word On Sports / June 18

Rockies Trade Candidate Getting Hot at Right Time

Ryan McMahon achieved his first career all-star appearance after a stellar first half last season. It appeared the Colorado Rockies had missed a golden opportunity to trade him.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / June 18

Hunter Goodman’s Bid for History and the All-Star Game

Before Elias Díaz earned a place on the National League All-Star team in 2023, it felt like the Colorado Rockies would never have a catcher be their representative for the Midsummer Classic.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Rockies designate Keston Hiura for assignment

The Rockies announced that first baseman Michael Toglia has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque. Infielder Keston Hiura has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Kyle Freeland News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

Rockies place Kyle Freeland on 15-day IL

The Rockies announced that southpaw Kyle Freeland has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 12) due to lower back stiffness. Left-hander Carson Palmquist was just optioned to Triple-A three days ago, but he’ll now be recalled back to Colorado’s active roster and will start Monday’s game against the Nationals.