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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.

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The Quiz of the Day

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 18

Looking back on notable first half rookie Rockie performances

TJ Rumfield has been a pleasant revelation for the Colorado Rockies in 2026. After a strenuous mixed-bag of players to hold down first base for the last decade, the Rockies may have finally found some stability for the near future, thanks to Rumfield’s excellent play and composure.

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

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Rockies No. 2 Prospect Continues to Dominate at Triple-A

Not much has gone right for the Colorado Rockies this season. Heading into Thursday, the Rockies own the worst record in baseball at 28-47. Colorado will more likely than not be a seller ahead of the August 3 MLB trade deadline.

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

Colorado Rockies Are Turning Heads Even in Defeat at Wrigley Field

Once again, the scoreboard at Wrigley Field held the final proof that the Colorado Rockies fell short on Wednesday night and added another loss to their record.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 18

The murky future of the Rockies rotation

This past spring, the Colorado Rockies new front office made it a priority to acquire short-term stopgaps for the starting rotation. They did this by bringing in three capable veteran arms — Michael Lorenzen, José Quintana, and Tomoyuki Sugano — on one-year deals that would provide depth and baseline competency.

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.

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.

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 16

The $8 Million Dollar Signing the Rockies Might Already Regret

The Colorado Rockies have been scratching their heads this season because signing this veteran hasn't paid off so far. Despite having back-to-back solid performances lately, overall, it doesn't change the fact that Lorenzen has not delivered for the Rockies.

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.

Cole Carrigg News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 16

How Cole Carrigg Stole the Show in a Career Night for the Rockies

Monday night at Wrigley Field may have belonged to one man, but a secondary star wasn't far behind. The main story of the Chicago Cubs' 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies was Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong going 4-for-4 while becoming the first MLB player to hit for the cycle since Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins on July 12, 2025.

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

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

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' 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 / A to Z Sports / June 13

Former Tennessee Vols baseball standout Chase Dollander gets hit with some brutal news

Former Tennessee Volunteers RHP Chase Dollander has been off to a great start with the Colorado Rockies this season, but he got hit with some brutal news to start the weekend.

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.

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.

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 / 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.