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Rockies Outright Keegan Thompson

The Rockies sent righty Keegan Thompson outright to Triple-A Albuquerque, per the MLB.com transaction log. Colorado designated him for assignment yesterday when they needed a 40-man roster spot for outfield prospect Cole Carrigg.

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Rockies Manager Warren Schaeffer Has Strong Opinion on Coors Field Crowds

There is no doubt that there are a lot of things that need to be fixed when it comes to the Colorado Rockies. Coming off three straight 100-loss seasons, the turnaround isn't going to happen overnight.

Colorado Rockies News / Total Pro Sports / June 10

Colorado Rockies Manager Frustrated by Waves of Opposing Fans at Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies finally snapped a rough stretch with a much-needed win, but the conversation after the game wasn’t just about the scoreboard. Instead, it shifted to something happening off the field at Coors Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 10

Rockies' Cole Carrigg eager to make impression vs. Cubs

Coors Field usually is packed with Chicago Cubs fans when the team comes to Denver, but Tuesday night there wasn't much for them to cheer about against the Colorado Rockies.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Cole Carrigg News / Just Baseball / June 10

Cole Carrigg triples in big league debut with Colorado – 'He plays with his hair on fire'

DENVER – Since getting drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 2023, Cole Carrigg has often been described as playing with his hair on fire. On Tuesday it was on full display during his Major League debut.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Adael Amador News / Purple Row / June 10

What do the Rockies do with Adael Amador?

What do you do with a former top-tier prospect when opportunities are limited but there is also realistic, untapped potential? That is the question Colorado Rockies President of Baseball Operations, Paul DePodesta, is likely trying to figure out with Adael Amador.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 9

Early homers propel Rockies to skid-ending win over Cubs

Hunter Goodman and Ezequiel Tovar homered as the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 in Denver on Tuesday. Edouard Julien had two hits and drove in three runs, Willi Castro finished with three hits and Kyle Karros had two hits for Colorado, which snapped a four-game losing streak.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 9

Who Is Truly Untouchable on the Rockies Before the Trade Deadline?

With the trade deadline just under two months away, it's officially time to start discussing which players the Colorado Rockies might be shipped out the door this summer.

Cole Carrigg News / Purple Row / June 9

Cole Carrigg describes being called up and where he fits with the Rockies

Earlier this afternoon, the Colorado Rockies announced they had selected the contract of top prospect Cole Carrigg (No. 4 PuRP). After the announcement, Carrigg spoke with media to describe the experience.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / June 10

What to Expect from Rockies Outfielder Cole Carrigg

The Rockies added a sparkplug to the active roster on June 9, as infielder/outfielder Cole Carrigg was promoted to the club’s Major League roster. It also comes after Carrigg ran through the Pacific Coast League, where he was first in stolen bases and third in total hits.

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Cole Carrigg News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Rockies Select Cole Carrigg

The Rockies announced that they have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Cole Carrigg and recalled right-hander Jeff Criswell. In corresponding moves, they placed infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman on the seven-day concussion injured list and designated Keegan Thompson for assignment.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Who Might Rockies Put On The Trade Market?

The playoff picture in both leagues is tight enough that few teams are locked into selling. The Rockies are one of the exceptions. They’re again the worst team in MLB, sitting 18 games under .500 while being outscored by 99 runs.

Tomoyuki Sugano News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 9

The Rockies Are Handing the Ball to the Right Pitcher at the Right Time

The Colorado Rockies return home to Coors Field to take on the visiting Chicago Cubs, who just lost two out of three to the Rockies' NL West division foe, the San Francisco Giants.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 9

Steven Baumann finds unique ways to help Rockies prospects transition to the United States

After a brief hiatus, our series about the Rockies Cultural Education & Development program returns (you can read the other installments here, here and here)!

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 8

Struggling Rockies, Cubs search for spark in three-game series

The Colorado Rockies are heading for their eighth losing season in a row, but there have been some bright spots for the franchise. Catcher Hunter Goodman continues to play at an all-star level and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is showing to be a shrewd signing.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 8

Rockies’ Latest Transactions Have Low-Risk, But Perhaps Not High Reward

The Colorado Rockies made a trade and signed a new player on Monday. But moves are a little curious. First, the Rockies traded for Texas Rangers utility infielder Richie Martin, per his MiLB.com page.

Kyle Freeland News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Kyle Freeland sets new Rockies record during Brewers game

Kyle Freeland has something to feel good about despite the Colorado Rockies having a tough season and suffering a 12-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Jacob Misiorowski hits Rockies’ Tyler Freeman in the head with a fastball

Jacob Misiorowski is perhaps the hardest thrower in Major League Baseball right now, and Tyler Freeman learned a difficult lesson to that effect over the weekend.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / June 6

Rockies Notebook: Sterlin Thompson, Michael Lorenzen and Mounting Injuries

DENVER, Colo. — With 12 players on the IL, the injury bug hasn’t bitten the Colorado Rockies so much as it has feasted on them. Manager Warren Schaeffer addressed the health of some of his most important players, only to have one more get added to the IL shortly before the first pitch of a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / May 29