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Rockies May Have Unexpected Trade Deadline Asset in Long-Time Pitcher

For anybody hoping that the Colorado Rockies wouldn’t be sellers at the trade deadline, it’s safe to give up on that dream now. The Rockies are on pace to win just 62 games, which is a definite improvement over 2025, but not a good enough reason to push all the chips to the middle of the table once the deadline arrives in early August.

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Rockies vie for rare series win at home as injury-plagued Rangers await rematch

The Texas Rangers and Colorado Rockies began a three-game series in Denver on a cold, damp night on Monday. More of the same is forecast for the second game on Tuesday night.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / May 19

Rockies coach Brett Pill talks hitting at elevation

Back during spring training (which seems like a lifetime ago, frankly), Purple Row caught up with the Colorado Rockies new hitting coach Brett Pill. (Read that interview here.) In mid-February, Pill was focused on clear communication and individualized instruction for players.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19

Rockies hang on to beat Rangers

Willi Castro had two doubles, Jose Quintana pitched solidly into the sixth inning, and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Texas Rangers 7-6 in Denver on Monday night.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Purple Row / May 19

Rockies 7, Rangers 6: A wet and wild win

It wasn’t a sure thing this game would be played to conclusion as the rain fell hard during Bark at the Park night. However, the Colorado Rockies and the Texas Rangers played a full nine innings of soggy baseball with plenty of slips, slides, and runs scored.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 18

Rockies’ Michael Lorenzen Running Out of Answers Amid Brutal Start

There’s simply no way of sugarcoating this: Michael Lorenzen has been awful in a Colorado Rockies uniform. Acquired during the offseason out of free agency, Lorenzen was supposed to be one of the stalwart arms in the Rockies’ pitching rotation in 2026.

Michael Lorenzen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 18

Rockies Notes: Michael Lorenzen's Troubles Overshadow Colorado's Late Rally

The Colorado Rockies are falling into an eerily similar pattern: They just can’t seem to win a series. After falling 8-6 to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of this past weekend’s three-game set, the Rockies have officially dropped six series in a row dating back to April 30.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18

Rockies intent on altering fortunes at home in matchup vs. Rangers

Sitting in last place in the National League, the Colorado Rockies will look to play better at home as they face the Texas Rangers in the first contest of a three-game set Monday night in Denver.

Mickey Moniak News / Purple Row / May 18

Making an All-Star case for Mickey Moniak

The Colorado Rockies have, to put it lightly, struggled over the past few years. However, one bright spot every year is the selection of a team’s All-Star representative(s).

MLB News / Purple Row / May 17

Rockies vs Diamondbacks Rain Delay Updates

The Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks game originally scheduled to begin at 1:10 PM MDT has been delayed due to rain in the Denver Metro area. All weather delay updates will be posted here.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 17

Rockies Lineup Patterns Tell a Subtle Story About Future of Team

Although the Colorado Rockies are in last place in the NL West division, they have a lineup that can make some noise in the future. The Rockies have won more games by this date than in the last season.

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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.

Zach Agnos News / Purple Row / May 17

Rockies option Zach Agnos and recall Blas Castaño

Before Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Thomas Harding reported that the Rockies were optioning Zach Agnos to Triple-A and, in his place, recalling 27 year old right handed reliever Blas Castaño.

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.

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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.

Sterlin Thompson News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 17

Sterlin Thompson’s MLB Debut was Huge Moment in Rockies History

Sterlin Thompson waited for his moment with the hometown team he didn’t grow up watching his entire life. Thompson may be a Longmont, Colo., native, but he spent most of his upbringing in Ocala, Fla.

Tomoyuki Sugano News / Purple Row / May 17

Tomoyuki Sugano notches his 150th career win

On Saturday, pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano 菅野智之 made his ninth start with the Colorado Rockies and his fifth start at Coors Field. Sugano had a good day for the Rockies, pitching five innings and allowing two runs (both earned) on seven hits, and setting them up for a 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Michael Lorenzen News / Field Level Media / May 17

Rockies' Michael Lorenzen strives to end skid in finale vs. D-backs

The Colorado Rockies will turn to right-hander Michael Lorenzen in a bid to win the rubber match of their three-game weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon in Denver.

MLB 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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Rockies ace Chase Dollander leaves start early due to an apparent injury

'In a zone': Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani early Cy Young favorite, but his bat lags

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Chase Dollander News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15

Rockies Place Chase Dollander On IL With Elbow Sprain

The Rockies announced a series of roster moves today. Most notably, right-hander Chase Dollander has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow sprain.

Mickey Moniak News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Mickey Moniak Is a Coors Field Fraud — Sell Him Now in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

Are you one of those smug Mickey Moniak owners? You know, grabbed him for a buck off waivers after he had one good game, thought to yourself “Plays in Colorado, worth a stash and we’ll see how he works out.” Then he exploded and you can barely go a day without reminding your league mates of what a genius you are.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Rockies’ Warren Schaeffer glows over Mickey Moniak amid breakout season

As a former No. 1 overall pick, outfielder Mickey Moniak has struggled to live up to his draft hype. However, since coming to the Colorado Rockies, Moniak has been a crucial cog in the team’s lineup.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14

Rockies ace leaves start early due to an apparent injury

Rockies ace Chase Dollander leaves start early due to an apparent injury

It's a tough blow for the young fireballer who was in the midst of a breakout year.

Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Paul Skenes

'In a zone': Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani early Cy Young favorite, but his bat lags

Paul Skenes gets season ERA below 2.00 with latest overpowering start

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Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / May 13

Top Early Standouts in the Colorado Rockies’ Farm System

It has been quite a while since we have been able to declare “Roctober” a thing. In fact, it has been eight years since the last time the Colorado Rockies have made the postseason.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / May 12

Paul Skenes gets season ERA below 2.00 with latest overpowering start

When Paul Skenes gave up five runs in an Opening Day loss, he left the mound with an obscene ERA of 67.50. He since has brought his ERA down to more familiar territory.

Skenes records back-to-back eight scoreless inning starts

Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Skenes

Phillies. Red Sox experiencing different results after managerial changes

Phillies have made a dramatic shift under Don Mattingly

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Xzavion Curry News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Mets Sign Xzavion Curry To Minor League Deal

The Mets have added right-hander Xzavion Curry on a minor league agreement, according to his MLB transaction tracker. The veteran appeared briefly with the Marlins last year.