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This Key Trait Helped Rockies Rebuilt Bullpen Become One of MLB's Best

If someone were to look at the 2026 Colorado Rockies, they would think that this is a fluke, because there is simply no way that the Rockies are this much better than the team that came inches from the worst season in MLB history merely an offseason ago.

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Braves 11, Rockies 6: Sunday Scaries

The Atlanta Braves are currently one of both the best and hottest teams in baseball, and the Colorado Rockies couldn’t stand in their way. The Braves came

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / May 3

Rockies’ Mickey Moniak is showing why he should be an All-Star

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak has certainly put himself on the map this season, as he continues to pile up the home runs.

Jonah Heim, Braves pummel Rockies to sweep series, jump to 25-10

Cubs' Ian Happ cementing status as elite left fielder in MLB

Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison shining as top-tier pitching duo in MLB

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 3

Rockies Fans Are Showing Up, Now the Team Has to Match Them

The numbers reported from Coors Field on Saturday night told two very different stories. According to Patrick Lyons, 38,569 fans entered Coors Field to watch the Colorado Rockies take on the Atlanta Braves on a beautiful evening in the Mile High City.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / May 3

This Week in Purple: May-be you’re gonna be the one that saves me

The Colorado Rockies started the week by sweeping a double-header against the New York Mets, but sadly managed just one more win through the rest of it.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Purple Row / May 2

Braves 9, Rockies 1: Just one wing at Coors Field tonight

The Colorado Rockies were hoping their offense would take flight after last night’s showing, but unfortunately it did not. Instead, the offense was limited to just four hits, while Chase Dollander got roughed up for the first time this season.

Jose Quintana News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 2

Jose Quintana's Back-To-Back Quality Starts Looming Large For Rockies

The Colorado Rockies dropped their most recent contest against the Atlanta Braves by a score of 8-6 after leading 6-0 early. But just because the Rockies might have lost, there is a positive to look at moving forward.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in loss to Yankees

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees

It's a different month, but the Baltimore Orioles are experiencing the same problems.

Yankees could send former Gold Glove winner to minors

It's time for Marlins to end Chris Paddack experiment

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season

Reds pitchers tie 50-year-old record for consecutive walks

MLB News / Purple Row / May 2

Braves 8, Rockies 6: Atlanta wakes up late after Colorado’s hot start

The Colorado Rockies came out hot. The Atlanta Braves stirred in the fourth, pushed again in the seventh, and fully woke up in the eighth and ninth. A 6-0 Colorado lead became an 8-6 loss at Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 1

Rockies Early-Season Success Is Bad News for the Rest of National League West

When Paul DePodesta took over as president of baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies, there was nowhere to go but up. Instead of making some quick decisions that could have backfired, he stayed patient and committed to the future.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 2

Preview: Braves vs Rockies Weekend Series at Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies will begin the month of May with a three-game weekend matchup against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8:40 PM ET.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker

25 teen TV shows that millennials still love today

Before streaming platforms told viewers what to watch, there were teen dramas and comedies that felt like they were made just for millennials. This generation grew up alongside characters who navigated first crushes, messy friendships, family drama, and school life.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1

Rockies, Braves experiencing what a difference a season makes

The 2026 Colorado Rockies were destined to be better than the 2025 team, and they've lived up to that expectation. Colorado reached 14 wins five weeks earlier than last year's 43-119 squad and is coming off a 4-2 road trip.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30

Reds' historic start continues in series-clinching win over Rockies

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of the best stories in baseball so far this season, and Thursday's 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies helped them achieve some more history in the process.

Elly De La Cruz's historic start builds an early MVP case

Three Bats Who Need To Step Up for the Reds To Remain in First

Mickey Moniak’s Breakthrough Seems To Have Arrived

The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

Mickey Moniak News / Just Baseball / April 30

Mickey Moniak’s Breakthrough Seems To Have Arrived

Not too long ago, Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak appeared one of the great draft busts of the 21st century. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted the now 27-year-old back in 2016 with the first-overall pick.

Michael Lorenzen News / Field Level Media / April 30

Rockies turn to Michael Lorenzen in bid for series win vs. Reds

The Cincinnati Reds will face a familiar pitcher on Thursday afternoon when they host the Colorado Rockies in the rubber match of a three-game series. Rockies right-hander Michael Lorenzen (2-2, 5.97 ERA) spent the first seven seasons (2015-21) of his career with the Reds.

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / April 29

Hunter Goodman homers twice as Rockies power past Reds

Hunter Goodman went 3-for-4 with two homers, three RBIs and four runs as the visiting Colorado Rockies cooled off the Cincinnati Reds with a 13-2 win on Wednesday.

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Which Hot Rockies Are Worth Monitoring

The Colorado Rockies just swept the New York Mets, and are off to a decent start this season. Not that sweeping the Mets is a major feat right now, but it reminds us to take a closer look.

Kyle Freeland News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Rockies to receive Kyle Freeland boost for Reds clash

Coming off of their sweep of the New York Mets, the Colorado Rockies are now gearing up for a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds. The Rockies will get some pitching reinforcements as that series begins.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Can Chase Dollander Defeat Coors Field?

Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander fired seven scoreless innings to earn a win against the Mets on Sunday. The outing lowered his April ERA to a pristine 1.29.

Ryan Feltner News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Rockies Place Ryan Feltner On 15-Day Injured List

The Rockies placed right-hander Ryan Feltner on the 15-day injured list on Friday, and called up left-hander Sammy Peralta from Triple-A in the corresponding move. Feltner is dealing with right ulnar nerve inflammation, which forced him out of his start on Thursday (a 10-8 Rockies loss to the Padres) after two innings of work.