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Rockies' 8-run inning just enough to down Astros

Willi Castro had two hits in Colorado's eight-run fifth inning, Tyler Johnston homered among his three hits, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 9-7 in Denver on Monday night.

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The Colorado Rockies embrace pitch “suggestions”

If you ask Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer to discuss the team’s decision to call pitches from the dugout, he will politely, but firmly, issue a correction.

Juan Mejia News / Purple Row / April 6

Rockies 9, Astros 7: Juan Mejia, 8-run fifth hold off Houston

Forget the 9-9-9 challenge. The Rockies completed the 14-8-5 challenge on Monday night. The Rockies sent 14 batters to the plate and scored eight runs in the fifth inning to go from trailing 3-0 to surging ahead 8-3 on their way to an ultimate 9-7 win against the Astros.

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Rockies Veteran SP Just Waiting to Be Replaced After Slow Start

Although the Colorado Rockies, under the new braintrust of team president Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes, didn't initiate any kind of roster overhaul this past summer, the new front office seemed to emphasize a path back to respectability through the leadership of some respected veteran additions.

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Why Tomoyuki Sugano Believes in What the Colorado Rockies Are Building

The return on investment is paying off so far. Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano is off to a great start to his 2026 campaign. Sugano, 36, had

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 6

Latest MLB Power Rankings Hint at Progress for Colorado Rockies

Coming off an offseason that saw a lot of change for the Colorado Rockies from the front office down onto the field with the coaching staff and roster, there is a different feeling through the first nine games of the season.

Ryan Feltner News / Field Level Media / April 6

Ailing Ryan Feltner to make scheduled start for Rockies against Astros

Ryan Feltner had a scary moment in his first start of the season, but it wasn't as frightening as the one the Colorado Rockies' right-hander experienced three years ago.

Mickey Moniak News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 6

Why Mickey Moniak Could Be the Key to Rockies' Success in 2026

The Colorado Rockies were able to salvage a win in their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies in front of the home crowd for the first time this season, largely due to clutch hitting, strong bullpen help, and a masterful start for Tomoyuki Sugano.

T.J. Rumfield News / Purple Row / April 6

TJ Rumfield made his mark during his first week in the big leagues

TJ Rumfield has had a whirlwind spring. First, he was traded from the New York Yankees to the Colorado Rockies in January in exchange for reliever Angel Chivilli.

Jaden Hill News / Purple Row / April 5

Rockies 4, Phillies 1: Sugar and Money

The Colorado Rockies successfully avoided the sweep in their first home series of the season, putting away the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / April 5

Mickey Moniak cracks two long homers to lead Rockies past Phillies

Mickey Moniak hit two home runs and TJ Rumfield also went deep as the Colorado Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Sunday in Denver. Hunter Goodman had two hits and Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings to earn his first win for Colorado.

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 5

Rockies Star Prospect Charlie Condon Missing Games After Cyst Removal

Colorado Rockies top prospect Charlie Condon hasn't been in action for the last three games. The third baseman has been feeling some discomfort during his time at Triple-A Albuquerque.

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Chase Dollander Shows Promise in Relief Outing vs. Phillies Despite Taking Loss

The Colorado Rockies got a very encouraging performance from Chase Dollander on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite being responsible for the run that would give the Phillies the victory in the end, Dollander had some of his best stuff on the mound.