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Why the Rockies' Riskiest MLB Draft Pick Could Pay Off in a Big Way

The Colorado Rockies got a steal in the 2026 MLB Draft. We might not know how this player will turn out yet, but there are major pros about his game. It's a risky pick because the Rockies already have an established catcher, but this selection could turn out to be a blessing for the franchise.

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After Overcoming injuries, Rockies' Pitching Prospect Remains in the MLB Mix

As the Colorado Rockies continue to round out their roster for the remainder of 2026 and beyond, the one thing they will never have enough of is pitching.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / July 17

Rockies getting pleasantly surprising offensive boost at 2B

The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand.

Hunter Goodman News / Yardbarker / July 17

Could Yankees trade for Rockies power-hitting catcher Hunter Goodman?

Adding Goodman would significantly boost the Yankees' catcher situation.

Yankees have made a decision about Francisco Lindor, other Mets stars

Yankees' Aaron Judge names greatest accomplishment of Hall of Fame career

Is Derek Jeter admission about Anthony Volpe a 'red flag'?

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Cody Bellinger News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 17

Rockies-Reds Series: Preview, Starting Pitchers, Injuries

The Colorado Rockies don't have anything left to play for the rest of the way except positioning in next summer's MLB Draft. And even that could be affected by the lottery.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Kyle Karros News / Purple Row / July 17

Amid a breakout, Kyle Karros has claimed third base as his own

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 16

Rockies' Rising Outfield Prospect Takes Another Step Toward the Majors

The Colorado Rockies are looking toward the future. As the 2026 season has continued to disappoint — though not as severely as 2025 — the organization has set its sights on the great beyond.

Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 16

Rockies Fans May Not Like It, but Michael Lorenzen Still Has Value

It seems like a fairly obvious no-brainer that the Colorado Rockies should prioritize giving as many young arms runways at the big-league level as possible throughout the rest of 2026.

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / July 15

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Colorado Rockies

Heading into the 2026 All-Star Game break, only one team in the National League had fewer than 40 wins: the Colorado Rockies. The good news, though, is that there have been some positives this season despite the 39-59 record.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 15

3 Colorado Rockies Most Likely to Be Traded After the All-Star Break

Now that the All-Star Game is in the books for another season, all eyes are going to turn to the second half of the season and the trade deadline, which is approaching quickly on August 3.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 15

Hunter Goodman’s All-Star Moment Shows What Comes Next for the Rockies

Hunter Goodman’s All-Star Game was not defined by the box score. It was defined by what it represented for the Colorado Rockies. Goodman entered the Midsummer Classic as Colorado’s lone representative and one of the best power-hitting catchers in baseball.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Predicting Rockies’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is usually somewhat easy to explain. Contending teams looking to make a push for the postseason, or better yet, the World Series, often look to add talent at the deadline.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 15

Projecting How Long it Will Take Rockies Draft Picks to Reach Majors

Patience will be a factor for the new draft picks. Work ethic and discipline will be tested. The Colorado Rockies' top draft picks must prove their worth to the team no matter how long it takes.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 14

Here's the Scoop on How Charlie Condon Went From Puny Past to Promising Prospect

There's been a lot of talk recently about the youngsters within the Colorado Rockies organization, the depth of the talent, and how they appear to be ready to start a whole new winning tradition.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 14

The Rockies Prospects Most Likely to Get the Call After the All-Star Break

The Colorado Rockies’ second half should be about more than getting through the dog days of summer. With the team still at the bottom of the standings, the final months of the year need to be used as an evaluation period for players who could be part of the next competitive group.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 14

Which Current Rockies Players Could Be Most Impacted by the MLB Draft

The Colorado Rockies organization will find ways to improve its roster. After the MLB Draft, there will be some players on every team who will be concerned about someone potentially taking their spot.