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TJ Rumfield drives in four to lift Rockies past Reds

TJ Rumfield went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and four RBIs, as the Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-3 on Saturday in Denver. Jake McCarthy and Mickey Moniak each had two hits and two RBIs for Colorado, which recorded 14 hits and snapped a three-game losing skid.

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A well-rounded team effort secures a 10-3 win for the Rockies over the Reds

When things are cool for the Rockies, they’re ice cold. But when things go well, they go great. Today was, thankfully, the latter. Multiple key defensive plays, resilient pitching across the board, and several batters with multi-hit games came through for a dominant win.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 18

Why Rockies Injured First-Round Pick Remains in High Regard in Prospect Rankings

The Major League draft tends to prompt changes in the Top 100 overall prospect rankings at major services. This time is no different. Baseball America (subscription required) recently adjusted its rankings to reflect changes like the draft, prospect graduations, improving players and other factors.

Tomoyuki Sugano News / ESPN / July 18

Rockies activate P Sugano off IL to start vs. Reds...

The Rockies activated right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano off the injured list on Saturday to make a start against the Reds.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 18

Rockies Unveil Starting Lineup, Roster Moves Ahead of Losing Streak Bid

The first half of the 2026 season obviously didn't go the Colorado Rockies' way, posting a 39-59 record going into the All-Star break. Things didn't get off to a hot start following the break either, dropping game one to the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field Friday night, dropping their record to 39-60.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Hunter Goodman News / Purple Row / July 18

With Goodman, Rockies are MLB’s most powerful catching team

The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 18

Rockies Offense Goes Quite as Reds Use Power to Take Over Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies opened their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a few individual positives, but not enough offense to turn those moments into a real threat.

T.J. Rumfield News / Purple Row / July 18

TJ Rumfield may have solved the riddle of first base for the Rockies

Gabriel Hughes News / Purple Row / July 17

Hughes looks the part, but quiet Rockies fall 7-2 to Reds

Gabriel Hughes gave the Colorado Rockies a start they could win with Friday night. The offense did not do enough with it, and the bullpen could not keep the game close once he left.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 17

Why the Rockies' Riskiest MLB Draft Pick Could Pay Off in a Big Way

The Colorado Rockies got a steal in the 2026 MLB Draft. We might not know how this player will turn out yet, but there are major pros about his game. It's a risky pick because the Rockies already have an established catcher, but this selection could turn out to be a blessing for the franchise.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 17

After Overcoming injuries, Rockies' Pitching Prospect Remains in the MLB Mix

As the Colorado Rockies continue to round out their roster for the remainder of 2026 and beyond, the one thing they will never have enough of is pitching.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Hunter Goodman News / Yardbarker / July 17

Could Yankees trade for Rockies power-hitting catcher Hunter Goodman?

Adding Goodman would significantly boost the Yankees' catcher situation.

Yankees have made a decision about Francisco Lindor, other Mets stars

Yankees' Aaron Judge names greatest accomplishment of Hall of Fame career

Is Derek Jeter admission about Anthony Volpe a 'red flag'?

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 16

Rockies Fans May Not Like It, but Michael Lorenzen Still Has Value

It seems like a fairly obvious no-brainer that the Colorado Rockies should prioritize giving as many young arms runways at the big-league level as possible throughout the rest of 2026.

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The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 16

The Rockies' Best Trade Deadline Move Might Be No Big Move at All

MLB.com kept their outlook of the Colorado Rockies and their team needs simple. In its breakdown of every team’s biggest need before the Aug. 3 deadline, MLB.com listed Colorado’s need as “talent all around, but starting pitching in particular.” That is a blunt evaluation, but it is also an accurate one.

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / July 15

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Colorado Rockies

Heading into the 2026 All-Star Game break, only one team in the National League had fewer than 40 wins: the Colorado Rockies. The good news, though, is that there have been some positives this season despite the 39-59 record.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Predicting Rockies’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is usually somewhat easy to explain. Contending teams looking to make a push for the postseason, or better yet, the World Series, often look to add talent at the deadline.