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Rockies Release Andrew Knizner

The Rockies have released catcher Andrew Knizner, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been performing well, so it’s possible he triggered an opt-out.

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Rockies Get Promising Outlook Despite What Their Record Says So Far in 2026

Going into the 2026 season, there was nowhere to go but up for the Colorado Rockies. Coming off three straight 100-loss seasons, there was a leadership change in the front office as interim manager Warren Schaeffer had the interim tag removed and was tabbed the first manager under Paul DePodesta's watch as the new President of Baseball Operations.

Roc Riggio News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 19

Rockies Prospect Roc Riggio Has Pint-Sized Punch, Terrific Sports Name

Roc Riggio. It sounds like the kind of name a movie character might have if they were a heavyweight boxer or barroom brawler. It almost defines power in almost every sense of the word.

Brett Sullivan News / Purple Row / June 19

Brett Sullivan and the Tao of the pitching catcher

In 2015, Brett Sullivan was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays. In 2023, he made his MLB debut as a catcher with the San Diego Padres. This season, the 31-year-old Colorado Rockie made another MLB debut, this time as a pitcher.

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The 'College World Series winners' quiz

The College Baseball World Series dates back to 1947. How many of the champions can you name?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Single-season HR-leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Hunter Goodman News / Purple Row / June 18

Rockies Reacts Results: Hunter Goodman is a keeper

Earlier this week, we asked you to vote on one of four position players to keep and build a team around: OF Jordan Beck, OF Brenton Doyle, C Hunter Goodman and SS Ezequiel Tovar.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 18

2 Rockies Trade Chips That Might Be More Valuable Than Numbers Say

First-year Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta, is quickly facing his first trade deadline in Denver. The Rockies will enter their weekend series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates with just 28 wins on the season, but nobody can deny the small positive steps they have already taken in 2026.

Sterlin Thompson News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 18

Colorado Rockies Rookie Doubles Down on Dingers to Match Franchise History

Wednesday was a huge day in the young career of Rockies rookie Sterlin Thompson, who was the highlight of the Rockies game at Wrigley Field. The 24-year-old hit a pair of home runs that marked a milestone performance for the player.

Hunter Goodman News / Yardbarker / June 18

Rockies’ Hunter Goodman deserving of All-Star consideration

The most recent tally of All-Star voting shows Goodman is being overlooked.

Yankees could trade for All-Star catcher amid Austin Wells concerns

The 'Single-season HR-leaders by team' quiz

Sean Sullivan News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 17

Rockies Lineup: Looking to Steal Series Win, Sean Sullivan Takes the Wrigley Mound

The Colorado Rockies have work to do. A lot of it. That all starts again on Wednesday evening when they take the field for the final of a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs.

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 17

Rockies' No. 2 Prospect Condon Dominates Rehabbing MLB Starter in Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies have a bright future ahead of them with a ton of young players proving they can hang with the best of them. A handful of rookies have debuted in 2026, but in Triple-A, the future of the franchise is being well represented, headlined by the organization's second-best prospect.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 17

After ending Wrigley hex, Rockies eager to take series vs. Cubs

Having broken their 10-game Wrigley Field skid on Tuesday, the Colorado Rockies now will aim to win their first series in nearly four years at the historic park as they wrap up a three-game set against the host Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.

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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.

T.J. Rumfield News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 17

Rockies Slugger TJ Rumfield Falling Under Radar in All-Star Voting

The Colorado Rockies are currently taking on the Chicago Cubs in a road series at Wrigley Field. They lost the first game of the series on Monday but despite losing to a better team, manager Warren Schaeffer has something to be pleased about.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 17

Leading off for the Colorado Rockies

It is important to put your best foot forward when constructing a lineup. The lead-off hitter has been one of the most interesting batting-order roles in baseball history, as the use of the spot has been tinkered with throughout the game’s history.

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The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 16

Rockies erase early deficit to knock off Cubs

Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield both drove in a pair of runs for the visiting Colorado Rockies, who rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday. The second and third hitters in the Colorado lineup put the Rockies ahead with a three-run fourth inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 16

Yankees could trade for All-Star catcher amid Austin Wells concerns

They haven't gotten much offensive production from their catchers, and with the Aug. 3 trade deadline zooming in, that should be a situation to address.

Three trade candidates the Yankees should be monitoring

Why Yankees embraced 'chip on our shoulder' mentality ahead of series win vs. Blue Jays

The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026 season

Not many hitters were hotter than Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong at the plate entering Monday.

Reds dominate on both sides of the plate in lopsided win over Mets

Cardinals' Dustin May hits milestones in complete-game shutout win

Braves to shut Spencer Strider down for a month

Braves receive great news on Drake Baldwin despite losing Strider

Dodgers' Mookie Betts earning All-Star votes despite struggles

Trea Turner's struggles for the Phillies have been surprising

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 14

Rockies shatter franchise record after lighting up A’s in Las Vegas

While things haven’t gone well for the Colorado Rockies in 2026, Sunday’s matchup against the Athletics told a different story. Willi Castro and company mashed their way to a 23-9 victory.

Chase Dollander News / Field Level Media / June 13

Rockies place RHP Chase Dollander (UCL) on 60-day IL

The Colorado Rockies have put right-handed pitcher Chase Dollander on the 60-day injured list with what they suspect might be a UCL injury. The young pitcher left a May 14 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early due to right arm tightness.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Rockies Select Eiberson Castellano, Outright Valente Bellozo

The Rockies have selected the contract of right-hander Eiberson Castellano, the team announced. When he appears in a game, it will be his MLB debut. Castellano will take the 40-man roster spot of righty Valente Bellozo.

Chase Dollander News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Chase Dollander Expected To Undergo UCL Surgery

The Rockies provided a brutal injury update on Friday night. Manager Warren Schaeffer tells Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette that Chase Dollander is expected to require surgery to repair UCL damage in his elbow.

Jack Mahoney News / Inside The Diamonds / June 11

MiLB Game Recap: Mahoney Shines With Ten Strikeouts, Yard Goats Win

This evening, the Hartford Yard Goats and New Hampshire Fisher Cats faced off at Dunkin’ Park. The Yard Goats took the first two games of the series but dropped last night’s game.

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.

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.

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.

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.