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Positive Takeaways From Rockies Pair of Losses To Start 2026 Season

The 2026 baseball season is officially underway, and no time will ever make people forget the historically poor season that the Colorado Rockies had in 2025.

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Marlins 4, Rockies 3: Unable to avoid spring cleaning

The Colorado Rockies were unable to avoid the sweep in their Opening Weekend series against the Miami Marlins. The Fish walked off the Rockies on a two-run home run, cementing an 0-3 record to kick off the 2026 campaign with three straight one-run losses.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 29

3 Wild Predictions for the Rockies After First 2 Games of 2026

The Colorado Rockies are 0-2. Uh oh. Coming off a 119-loss season in 2025, fans will be quick to jump ship, but wait a minute. The scoreboard so far may not tell the full story.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 29

This Week in Purple: We are so back!

The Rockies played their last two spring training games and their first two regular season games this week. So far in the regular season, they’re 0-2 but there have been some moments of brightness.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 28

Rockies Star Prospect Sets New Career High in Latest Minor League Start

The Colorado Rockies optioned Charlie Condon back to Triple-A at the end of spring training. Part of the logic? A lack of Triple-A at-bats. After his start to Saturday’s game with Albuquerque, it can be reasonably asked how many he’ll need?

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 28

Marlins 4, Rockies 3: Rumfield and Tovar both went yard, but soft contact sinks Rox

The Rockies once again fell to the Marlins in a one-run game. This one was marred by a lot of soft contact and weird breaks on both sides of the ball. But there were also some offensive highlights from TJ Rumfield and Ezequiel Tovar, who both his home runs early.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 28

Rockies Rookie Slams First Career Home Run off Marlins Rising Star

The Colorado Rockies knew they were getting a player with potential in TJ Rumfield. In January, the Rockies sent pitcher Angel Chivilli to the Yankees for Rumfield in a deal that raised few eyebrows outside of the two clubs.

Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 28

Michael Lorenzen Brings Extensive Experience vs. Marlins Into Rockies Debut

While the Colorado Rockies didn't get the start they were searching for on opening day, dropping the season opener to the Miami Marlins 2-1, they have another crack at getting in the win column early.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 28

What the Rockies Opening Day Defeat Told Us — And What It Didn’t

The 2026 season got underway for the Colorado Rockies on Friday as they went to battle against the Miami Marlins on the road. This season, the Rockies are looking to turn things around from the disaster that was 2025, and just because they dropped game one, it doesn't mean they aren't taking steps forward.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 28

The 2026 Rockies and chasing history

Let’s be honest right up front: The Rockies are not chasing history in 2026. (They might be running from it.) They’re not chasing Todd Helton and Larry Walker’s 49 home runs. They’re not chasing Andrés Galarraga’s 150 RBIs. They’re not sniffing Walker’s .379.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 28

Setback aside, Rockies have 'new feeling' ahead of matchup vs. Marlins

The Colorado Rockies and Marlins both have reasons for optimism ahead of their rematch on Saturday afternoon in Miami. The Marlins obviously are feeling good after posting a 2-1 victory in the season opener on Friday.

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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.

MLB News / Purple Row / March 27

Marlins 2, Rockies 1: Alcantara stifles Rox in tight Opening Day

The Colorado Rockies opened the 2026 season in Miami with a lineup that looked nothing like the one that started 2025 — between debuts and new additions, this

Colorado Rockies News / Inside The Diamonds / March 27

Colorado Rockies Roster Moves 03/27/2026

The Colorado Rockies kick off their 2026 season with a road series against the Miami Marlins. Today’s first pitch will be at 7:10 EST. Kyle Freeland will take the mound for the Rockies.