Colorado Rockies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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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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.

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.

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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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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.

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.

Brenton Doyle News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 22

Rockies Turn to Journeyman Infielder After Brenton Doyle Injury

Few players on the Colorado Rockies have been as dedicated to the organization as Brenton Doyle. Drafted by the team in the fourth round of the 2019 MLB Draft, Doyle has spent his entire career with the Rockies.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 22

The Free Agency Signing the Rockies Should Be Quietly Celebrating

Every off-season, teams will try to make their franchise better with key signings, whether they’re young or veteran players. The Colorado Rockies made

Chad Stevens News / Field Level Media / May 22

Chad Stevens out to please Rockies, grandmother in series vs. Diamondbacks

Chad Stevens hopes to get a second chance to make a good first impression on his new team when the Colorado Rockies continue their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in Phoenix.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / May 22

Inside the never-ending job of the Rockies athletic training staff

Just a month and a half into the season, the Colorado Rockies injured list has already seen its fair share of residents. From long-term injuries like RJ

MLB News / Purple Row / May 22

Diamondbacks 2, Rockies 1: Duel of the Fates

Offense was tough to come by as the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks squared off in the desert to kick off the series. A spectacular pitching duel highlighted the night as the Rockies ended up losing 2-1 on a Diamondbacks walk-off single.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 21

Rockies Series Opener vs. Diamondbacks: Preview, Storylines

At this point, the Colorado Rockies are just here for a good time. Losses aren’t fun, sure, but it’s time to elevate the vibes and party it up in the Mile High City!

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Rockies outfielder dealt concerning injury update before Rangers game

The Colorado Rockies are 11 games under .500 on the season and continue to struggle. Meanwhile, the team just keeps getting bad news, such as Chase Dollander heading to the IL.

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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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.