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The Colorado Rockies will begin the month of May with a three-game weekend matchup against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8:40 PM ET.

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25 teen TV shows that millennials still love today

Before streaming platforms told viewers what to watch, there were teen dramas and comedies that felt like they were made just for millennials. This generation grew up alongside characters who navigated first crushes, messy friendships, family drama, and school life.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 1

Rockies Still Disrespected in Latest Power Rankings

Sometimes it takes a while for the haters to truly cool off. The Colorado Rockies, who are having a resurgent start to 2026 with a 14-18 record, are still the worst team in MLB, according to the latest power rankings from ESPN.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 1

Rockies Notes: Warren Schaeffer Praises Road Trip, Tyler Freeman Goes Deep

The Colorado Rockies lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 6-4, on Thursday afternoon, bringing their record on the season to 14-18. Tyler Freeman gave the Rockies

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1

Rockies, Braves experiencing what a difference a season makes

The 2026 Colorado Rockies were destined to be better than the 2025 team, and they've lived up to that expectation. Colorado reached 14 wins five weeks earlier than last year's 43-119 squad and is coming off a 4-2 road trip.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / May 1

This April wasn’t the cruelest month for Rockies

At the start of every baseball season, hope springs eternal — even for the Colorado Rockies. In recent seasons, that optimism of better play quickly evaporated as the Rockies were practically eliminated from the playoffs by the end of April.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 30

Rockies’ Bid for Historic April Comes Up Short Against Reds

The Colorado Rockies were so close to making history against the Cincinnati Reds but managed to fall just short. If the Rockies had taken down the Reds in the series finale at Great American Ball Park, then they would have finished the month of April with a winning record of 14-13.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30

Reds' historic start continues in series-clinching win over Rockies

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of the best stories in baseball so far this season, and Thursday's 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies helped them achieve some more history in the process.

Elly De La Cruz's historic start builds an early MVP case

Three Bats Who Need To Step Up for the Reds To Remain in First

Mickey Moniak’s Breakthrough Seems To Have Arrived

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 30

Rockies’ Most Under-the-Radar Signing Is Turning Into Their Best Move

The Colorado Rockies have been playing some of their best baseball in what feels like forever, as the rejuvenated roster of youngsters and veterans is bringing respect back to the franchise's name.

Mickey Moniak News / Just Baseball / April 30

Mickey Moniak’s Breakthrough Seems To Have Arrived

Not too long ago, Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak appeared one of the great draft busts of the 21st century. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted the now 27-year-old back in 2016 with the first-overall pick.

Michael Lorenzen News / Field Level Media / April 30

Rockies turn to Michael Lorenzen in bid for series win vs. Reds

The Cincinnati Reds will face a familiar pitcher on Thursday afternoon when they host the Colorado Rockies in the rubber match of a three-game series. Rockies right-hander Michael Lorenzen (2-2, 5.97 ERA) spent the first seven seasons (2015-21) of his career with the Reds.

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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.

MLB News / Purple Row / April 29

Rockies 13, Reds 2: Big hits in the Queen City

It looks like the Colorado Rockies offense just needed an extra day to arrive in the riverside city of Cincinnati. After last night’s two-run affair, the Rockies exploded on offense tonight while largely shutting down the Reds.

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / April 29

Hunter Goodman homers twice as Rockies power past Reds

Hunter Goodman went 3-for-4 with two homers, three RBIs and four runs as the visiting Colorado Rockies cooled off the Cincinnati Reds with a 13-2 win on Wednesday.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 29

The Rockies Lead MLB in One Category and It's Not What You'd Expect

One new addition to the 2026 MLB season has been the addition of the ABS challenge system. It was something that was used in the minors before making its way to the majors this season.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 29

Rockies’ Ethan Holliday Just Did Something at the Plate Nobody Saw Coming

When Paul DePodesta was named president of baseball operations of the Colorado Rockies and Josh Byrnes was named general manager, they walked into a situation where a rebuild was going to be partly surrounded by young players.

Edouard Julien News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 29

Rockies Already Seeing Immediate Returns From Eduardo Julien Trade

A good chunk of the Colorado Rockies roster was overhauled during the offseason, with much of the change coming on the pitching side of things. Despite

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Which Hot Rockies Are Worth Monitoring

The Colorado Rockies just swept the New York Mets, and are off to a decent start this season. Not that sweeping the Mets is a major feat right now, but it reminds us to take a closer look.

Kyle Freeland News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Rockies to receive Kyle Freeland boost for Reds clash

Coming off of their sweep of the New York Mets, the Colorado Rockies are now gearing up for a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds. The Rockies will get some pitching reinforcements as that series begins.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Can Chase Dollander Defeat Coors Field?

Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander fired seven scoreless innings to earn a win against the Mets on Sunday. The outing lowered his April ERA to a pristine 1.29.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / April 26

Rockies still searching for direction after three decades

The Colorado Rockies' inaugural season in Major League Baseball was in 1993. While it feels like yesterday to some fans, it has been over thirty years. And in those 30-plus years, one would think that the team would have seen a bit more success than they have.

Tommy Pham should be first of Mets' changes

Kazuma Okamoto showing signs of adjustment at the plate for Blue Jays

Could Alex Cora return to a MLB dugout during the 2026 season?

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Ryan Feltner News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Rockies Place Ryan Feltner On 15-Day Injured List

The Rockies placed right-hander Ryan Feltner on the 15-day injured list on Friday, and called up left-hander Sammy Peralta from Triple-A in the corresponding move. Feltner is dealing with right ulnar nerve inflammation, which forced him out of his start on Thursday (a 10-8 Rockies loss to the Padres) after two innings of work.

Chase Dollander News / Just Baseball / April 22