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Rockies get 1 pitcher back from injury while losing another to IL

The Colorado Rockies made a notable adjustment to their pitching staff Wednesday, reinstating one starter while placing another on the injured list. The move reflects both opportunity and concern within a rotation still searching for consistency early in the season.

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Astros 3, Rockies 1: Strikeouts swing Rockies to sixth-straight loss

It was a rough night at the plate for the Colorado Rockies as they failed to get their offense rolling once again as the Astros took home a 3-1 victory to win the series and hand the Rockies their sixth-straight loss.

Kyle Freeland News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Rockies Place Kyle Freeland On IL

The Rockies announced today that left-hander Kyle Freeland has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 13th, due to left shoulder inflammation.

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Jose Quintana News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 15

Rockies Reinstate Jose Quintana From IL For Astros Game Without Rehab Appearance

The Colorado Rockies spent all offseason getting excited to see Jose Quintana pitch in Denver, but he got hurt almost immediately. The 37-year-old southpaw allowed two runs on four hits over 4.1 innings in his lone start with the Rockies before he injured his hamstring.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 15

Charlie Condon Is Forcing Rockies’ Hand for Call-Up as Buzz Grows

There isn't a person in the world of sports who doesn't know about the 2025 Colorado Rockies, one of the worst teams in baseball history, with a 119-loss season.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 15

Hunter Goodman Blasts Two Home Runs in Rockies Opener Against Astros

Ever since Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman took a pitch off his right hand, he’s been a day-to-day proposition. He was hit by a pitch against San Diego on Thursday and suffered a right middle finger laceration.

Kyle Karros News / Purple Row / April 15

Can Kyle Karros find a way to break out soon?

It’s easy to panic early in the regular season. As the sample size of plate appearances continues to grow and success isn’t consistent, the temptation to pull the rip cord on certain young players grows ever more tempting.

MLB News / Purple Row / April 14

Astros 7, Rockies 6: Living on the edge (of Houston)

The Colorado Rockies rolled into Daikin Park hoping to end a four-game losing streak by winning their fourth consecutive game against the Houston Astros in two weeks.

T.J. Rumfield News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 14

This New Rockies Pitcher is Helping TJ Rumfield with His Hitting

Colorado Rockies rookie TJ Rumfield is off to a terrific start. It validates the trade the Rockies made in January to acquire him from the New York Yankees.

Valente Bellozo News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 14

Young Rockies’ Pitcher Sent to Minors After Rough Outing

Colorado Rockies pitcher Valente Bellozo did not have his best stuff lately and it cost him to get send down. The worst thing that can happen to a pitch besides starting the season on the injured list is a rough outing.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 14

Rockies recall RHP Tanner Gordon, option Valente Bellozo

The Colorado Rockies optioned right-handed long reliever Valente Bellozo to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes on Monday. However, a corresponding roster move was not announced until Tuesday afternoon as right-handed pitcher Tanner Gordon has been recalled from the Isotopes.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 14

3 Things To Watch in the Rockies Series Against the Astros

Two teams that are struggling will begin a three-game series on Tuesday night when the Colorado Rockies visit the Houston Astros. This will be the second series in a week after the Rockies swept the Astros last week at home.

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Kris Bryant News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Kris Bryant shares revelation from Cubs’ 2016 3-1 World Series comeback

In 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. A lot has changed 10 years since. David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are now retired. Meanwhile, Kris Bryant is with the Colorado Rockies.

Ethan Holliday News / Purple Row / April 14

Rockies top prospect Ethan Holliday tunes out the noise

Colorado Rockies top prospect Ethan Holliday (No. 2 PuRP) has started his first full season of professional baseball with the Low-A Fresno Grizzlies. Currently, the 19-year-old short stop is slashing .200/.360/.560 in 20 at-bats.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 14

Rockies Can Load up With Talent in Latest MLB Mock Draft for 2026

One thing the former leadership of the Colorado Rockies did leave new leadership was some intriguing first-round talent. Colorado's last two first round picks have incredible potential to help the Rockies at the Major League level.

Troy Johnston News / Purple Row / April 14

Troy Johnston is making the most of his time with the Colorado Rockies

Back on November 5, 2025, when the Colorado Rockies claimed INF/OF Troy Johnston off waivers, the move seemed fairly insignificant. At the time, the Rockies rebuild was in its early stages with key front office positions remaining unfilled, so their thinking on claiming Johnston was unclear.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 13

Rockies Star Outfielder Awarded MLB Play of the Week After Terrific Catch

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck is not off to a good start at the plate. His defense is another story. Major League Baseball unveiled its play of the week for last week's action and Beck's defense in left field took center stage as his robbery of a potential home run ball in San Diego was selected the top play of the week.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 13

Rockies Land on Both Best and Worst Free Agent Signings Lists

For the Colorado Rockies, ESPN's newly released list of the best and worst free agent signings in MLB history offers both good news and bad news. The list,

Kyle Freeland News / Field Level Media / April 12

Rockies starter Kyle Freeland scratched (shoulder) against Padres

Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland was scratched from his start Sunday at the San Diego Padres because of left posterior shoulder soreness. Freeland, who was 1-1 with a 2.30 earned run average in his first three starts this year, was replaced by right-handed reliever Jimmy Herget.

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / April 10

Rockies C Hunter Goodman (finger) leaves game after hit by pitch

Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman departed Colorado's Thursday road game against the San Diego Padres in the top of the sixth inning after sustaining a cut on his right middle finger when hit by a pitch.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Rockies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Barring an unforeseen turnaround, the Colorado Rockies aren’t expected to compete for a playoff spot in 2026. Instead, the Rockies are focused on developing their young players and building to a bright future.