Colorado Rockies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Warren Schaeffer News / Purple Row / May 25

Checking in with Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer through 54 games

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Colorado Rockies have made it one-third of the way through the season. They have gone 21-32, which is 13 games better than they were through 54 games in 2025.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Rockies vs. Dodgers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 25

Rockies vs. Dodgers: The Colorado Rockies play a three-game set on the road against their mighty National League West rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Game 1 gets underway on Monday evening at Dodger Stadium.

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MLB News / Purple Row / May 24

Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 1: Quick and painful

After three close contests in the desert where the Colorado Rockies lost by just one run in two of them (and won by one in the other), the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks went anything but according to plan.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 24

Rockies Evaluating Former First-Round Pick for Recent Injury

It’s not great news when there’s a top talent player making news due to an unfortunate situation. The Colorado Rockies' top prospect has not been in the lineup since Wednesday due to a foot injury. Holliday is one of the best prospects in the Rockies' farm system.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 24

Rockies Make Small Yet Potentially Impactful Trade to Shore Up Pitching Depth

The Colorado Rockies made a small yet potentially impactful trade that flew under the radar on Friday afternoon. The Rockies announced that they acquired Double-A reliever Andrew Baker from the Philadelphia Phillies for international bonus pool money.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / May 24

This Week in Purple: Why did it have to be snakes?

It’s been a weird, slow, and kind of boring month of May for the Colorado Rockies. Generally good for just two wins a week, the Rockies are just 6-15 this month after going 14-18 in March and April.

MLB News / Purple Row / May 24

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 4: One-way traffic

The Colorado Rockies dug themselves into a few holes and weren’t quite able to climb out of them. Michael Lorenzen fought traffic all night, and the offense wasn’t able to string together enough hits to put them over the top.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 23

Shorthanded and Missing Their Best Hitter, The Rockies Found a Way

The Colorado Rockies entered Friday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks facing another setback. In a season that started off with some incredible momentum, the Rockies are suffering now.

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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.

Blaine Crim News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Rangers Claim Blaine Crim

The Rangers announced that first baseman Blaine Crim has been claimed off waivers from the Rockies. Crim has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock, and right-hander Carter Baumler was moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL to open up a 40-man roster spot.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / May 23

Rockies Antonio Senzatela emerging as highly coveted bullpen arm ahead of deadline

Colorado Rockies reliever Antonio Senzatela's trade value continues to gain more buzz.

Rockies rally past Diamondbacks on ninth-inning RBI hit

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Rockies Place Mickey Moniak On Injured List

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Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / May 23

Rockies ride upstarts' late contributions into matchup vs. D-backs

Mickey Moniak, the Colorado Rockies' top offensive player this season, was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a right ankle injury. The transaction opened the door for Sterlin Thompson to join Chad Stevens as unlikely game-winning heroes.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 23

Warren Schaeffer's Latest Quote Proves Rockies Are Heading in Right Direction

When new Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta was hired, he removed the interim tag from manager Warren Schaeffer, who received backing from the locker room following the 2025 season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23

Rockies rally past Diamondbacks on ninth-inning RBI hit

Chad Stevens delivered the tiebreaking single with one out in the top of the ninth to help the Colorado Rockies notch a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Phoenix.

Mickey Moniak News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Rockies Place Mickey Moniak On Injured List

The Rockies announced they’ve placed Mickey Moniak on the 10-day injured list with right ankle tendinitis. Rookie outfielder Sterlin Thompson is up from Triple-A Albuquerque to take his spot on the roster.

Chad Stevens News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Rockies Select Chad Stevens

The Rockies announced they’ve selected infielder Chad Stevens from Triple-A Albuquerque. Colorado placed outfielder Brenton Doyle on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 20, with a left oblique contusion.

Victor Vodnik News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Rockies Lose Closer Victor Vodnik to Elbow Injury

Just days after losing their top young starting pitcher, the Colorado Rockies will now be without their closer, who was added to the 15-Day IL with an ominous injury.

Blaine Crim News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Rockies Designate Blaine Crim For Assignment

The Rockies announced Wednesday that first baseman Blaine Crim has been designated for assignment. His 40-man roster spot goes to veteran righty Keegan Thompson, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Rockies rumors: $50.5 million surprise star ‘hot’ on trade market

At 18-28, the Colorado Rockies will once again be sellers when the MLB trade deadline rolls around. Teams around the league have already begun trying to figure out who Colorado will make available.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / May 17

Rockies Reliever Could Be 'Hot Commodity' at Trade Deadline

The Colorado Rockies are already essentially buried in the standings. This will likely lead to them being sellers at the trade deadline when that time eventually comes.

Merrill Kelly News / Yardbarker / May 16

Merrill Kelly goes distance for MLB rarity in Diamondbacks' win

In leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, starting pitcher Merrill Kelly accomplished a career-first and a rarity across Major League Baseball. Kelly pitched the first complete game of his eight-year career on Friday night, allowing only one run off four hits.

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