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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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 / 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,

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Mickey Moniak Picking up Right Where He Left Off

Former number one overall pick Mickey Moniak had a career year last season in his first year in Colorado. Blowing away his previous career high of 14 home runs with 24 alongside a career-best .824 OPS.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 13

2 Rockies Prospects Deliver Huge Performances in Triple-A Albuquerque

Two Colorado Rockies prospects put on a show on Sunday in a minor league game at Albuquerque. No. 2 prospect Charlie Condon belted yet another home run, and Cole Carrigg had perhaps the best performance of his professional baseball career. Let’s start with the 22-year-old first baseman/outfielder Condon.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 13

8 numbers that show the Rockies are better in 2026

After the hype of sweeping the Houston Astros and the crushing reality of being swept by the San Diego Padres in a four-game series, last week was a roller coaster for Colorado Rockies fans.

Kyle Freeland News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 13

Kyle Freeland Scratch Looms Large as Rockies Early Momentum Slips Away

The Colorado Rockies entered the four-game series with the San Diego Padres with an optimistic 6-6 record. This was the first chance in years that the Rockies could build on a promising start.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 13

Chase Dollander and Antonio Senzatela are settling into the Rockies bullpen

Antonio Senzatela and Chase Dollander are two very different pitchers, but both have found themselves transitioning from starting to long relief over the last year.

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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.

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.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 12

Rockies’ Biggest 2026 Issue Surprisingly Isn’t Their Pitching

Even though it is incredibly early in the season, it feels safe to say that the '26 Colorado Rockies are much better than the '25 Rockies; it isn't even close.

Mickey Moniak News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 12

Rockies Lose Again but Mickey Moniak Keeps Delivering

Once again, the Colorado Rockies fell short of the desired result by losing to the San Diego Padres 9-5 on Saturday. When the game started, everything was looking up for the team who is trying to find its footing.

MLB News / Purple Row / April 12

This Week in Purple: Tonal Whiplash

When the Colorado Rockies left Coors Field on Wednesday night they were on top of the world. They had started the week having avoided a sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday and proceeded to rattle off three more wins to sweep the usually dominant Houston Astros.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 11

Rockies Star Catcher Hunter Goodman in Lineup After Finger Injury

The Colorado Rockies, despite having a record below .500, have had an exciting start to the season. They took a series against the Toronto Blue Jays and swept the Houston Astros at home.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 11

3 Home Runs in 9 Games Has Rockies Prospect Trending Up

The Colorado Rockies are performing well above what anyone expected in the 2026 season. Starting with a record of 6-8 doesn’t really tell the whole story.

Xander Bogaerts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Rockies broadcasters’ ‘sadness’ after Xander Bogaerts’ walk-off grand slam goes viral

Last night’s Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres series opener at Petco Park was a wild contest. The game extended to the 12th inning for the longest game of the short 2026 season.

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Can Rockies Find Winning Ways at Coors Again This Season?

People were already throwing dirt on the grave. The Rockies were 0-3 with a pending trip to Toronto on deck. Another long season incoming. Well, nine games later, the Rockies are 6-6 coming off a 4-2 homestand with a sweep of the Houston Astros.