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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.

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Rockies take advantage of Vegas heat, score 23

The Rockies took advantage of a 101-degree afternoon in Las Vegas to set a franchise record for runs with 23 in Sunday's victory over the Athletics.

Cole Carrigg News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 14

Rockies Rookie Cole Carrigg Making Strong Impression at Plate

One of the Colorado Rockies' top prospects is thriving at the plate by connecting on home runs during his debut week in the Majors. It's one of the reasons the Rockies are high on his future.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 14

Rockies Pitching Staff Turning into Daily Revolving Door of Transactions

After eight days, the Colorado Rockies could use one day off from a pitching transaction. Since June 5, the Rockies have averaged more than a pitching transaction per day as they try to reshuffle the staff in the wake of injuries and the need for fresh arms in the bullpen.

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Sean Sullivan News / Purple Row / June 14

This Week in Purple: One day later, Sean Sullivan reflects on his MLB debut

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Left-handed pitcher Sean Sullivan (No. 8 PuRP) made his MLB debut on Friday against the Athletics, and it was memorable for a couple of reasons.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 13

Rockies Could Find Their Next First-Round Pick in Omaha: Who to Watch

The Colorado Rockies own three of the top 38 picks in this year’s MLB Draft. They hold the 10th pick in the first round, the 37th pick as part of the Competitive Balance Round A portion of the draft, and 38th overall and first pick in the second round.

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.

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 13

It's Getting Harder for the Rockies to Keep Charlie Condon in Triple-A

Rockies top prospect Charlie Condon just continues to dominate down in Triple-A Albuquerque for the Isotopes. The Isotopes won their latest game on Friday and Condon put together quite the performance.

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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.

Chase Dollander News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 13

Rockies Star Chase Dollander Expected to Miss Rest of Season with Surgery

The Colorado Rockies got unfortunate news ahead of their series opener against the Athletics. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer told reporters, including the Denver Gazette's Kevin Henry, that second-year starting pitcher Chase Dollander is expected to undergo surgery on his right UCL in his elbow after he went on the 60-day injured list on Friday.

Cole Carrigg News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 12

Cole Carrigg's Mindset Could Be the Key to Sticking in the Majors

The Colorado Rockies added a firecracker to their starting lineup this past series against the Chicago Cubs at home, adding outfielder Cole Carrigg into the mix.

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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.

Zac Veen News / Purple Row / June 12

Rockies Reacts Results: Bring on the Veen Machine

On the heels of Cole Carrigg’s (No. 4 PuRP) call up earlier this week and Sterlin Thompson’s (No. 13 PuRP) a few weeks back, we asked you who you thought would be the next prospect to be called up.

Sean Sullivan News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Rockies To Promote Sean Sullivan For MLB Debut

The Rockies are set to promote pitching prospect Sean Sullivan, according to Kevin Henry of the Denver Gazette. Sullivan will start tonight against the Athletics and make his major league debut in the process.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 12

Are the Rockies breaking out of their offensive drought at home?

There’s no doubt that the Colorado Rockies are improved from 2025. They’ve got a better record than they had at this point in the season last year, and in some areas, they’ve made clear improvement.

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 / Field Level Media / June 10

Sterlin Thompson's walk-off caps Rockies' late rally past Cubs

Sterlin Thompson lined a pinch-hit single in the ninth inning to drive home the winning run, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in Denver on Wednesday night.

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.

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.