Colorado Rockies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / August 17

Rockies part ways with struggling pitcher Michael Lorenzen

The Colorado Rockies are moving on from veteran starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who has been designated for assignment.

Royals move on from Starling Marte

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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.

Michael Lorenzen News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Rockies Designate Michael Lorenzen For Assignment

The Rockies announced that they have recalled right-hander TJ Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque. Fellow righty Michael Lorenzen has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 17

What Always Seems to Go Wrong for the Rockies in Close Games

The Colorado Rockies had their difficult moments in the season in close game situations. The team with a 50-74 record in the NL West could have had more wins if the bullpen and other circumstances had held up their end.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / August 17

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: numbers 25-21

Let’s keep the mid-season 2026 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list reveal rolling! Today are prospects 25-21. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 29 qualifying ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc.

Brett Sullivan News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 17

Rockies' Unexpected Breakout Is Making a Strong Case for a 2027 Role

On Sunday, Brett Sullivan hit his seventh home run of the season, launching a three-run shot in the seventh inning of a 13–7 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / August 17

Kyle Karros, Cole Carrigg, and the Power of Friendship

If you’ve watched any Colorado Rockies game over the past two months, you’ll have seen third baseman Kyle Karros and outfielder Cole Carrigg on the field together.

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 16

Rockies Taking Steps To ENSURE Success for Top Prospect Charlie Condon

The Colorado Rockies may be headed for another last-place finish in the National League West, but anyone who knows anything about baseball knows their fortunes are about to change.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 16

Rockies scores 7 unanswered runs to rally past Giants

Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan, the bottom two hitters in the Colorado batting order, smacked three-run home runs and the visiting Rockies completed a season-series win over the San Francisco Giants with a 13-7 victory Sunday afternoon.

Colorado Rockies News / Viral Sports News / August 16

Former Colorado Rockies Outfielder Has Died

Former Colorado Rockies outfielder Butch Huskey, a powerful right-handed hitter who closed out his Major League career at Coors Field, died Friday at age 54.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 16

Rockies Legend Larry Walker's Hall of Fame Career Began in Bizarre Fashion

On Aug. 16, 1989, Larry Walker made his MLB debut for the Montreal Expos against the San Francisco Giants. The 22-year-old finished 1-for-1 with three walks and two runs scored, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances during Montreal's 4–2 victory.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 15

Rockies Have a Hunter Goodman Concern They Can't Afford to Ignore

The Colorado Rockies are not playing for the postseason; they aren’t playing for a Wild Card spot; they aren’t in the hunt for anything other than pride.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / August 15

Zac Veen homers again, Rockies ride Kyle Freeland past Giants

Zac Veen splashed a home run into the San Francisco Bay, Kyle Freeland threw eight innings of four-hit ball, and the Colorado Rockies opened a three-game road series with a 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Edouard Julien News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Rockies Outright Edouard Julien

The Rockies announced that infielder Edouard Julien has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque. He had been designated for assignments earlier this week when Colorado recalled outfielder Zac Veen.

Zac Veen News / Just Baseball / August 13

Zac Veen’s Big League Promotion Was Overdue

The road to the big leagues was not always easy for former top-10 draft pick Zac Veen. The Colorado Rockies’ No. 7 prospect may finally be getting his chance to establish himself as a major league player.

Kyle Karros News / Field Level Media / August 12

Rockies place INF Kyle Karros on concussion list

The Colorado Rockies placed infielder Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion list Wednesday, one day after he was injured during a 3-2 victory over the host Arizona Diamondbacks.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Rockies To Designate Edouard Julien For Assignment, Recall Zac Veen

The Rockies are set to designate infielder Edouard Julien for assignment and recall outfielder Zac Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque, reports Kyle Newman of the Denver Post.

Jake McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Rockies' Jake McCarthy Wins Weekly Award Amid Breakout Season

Although the Colorado Rockies are still at the bottom of the standings, they are still providing some optimism for the future thanks to a productive group of position players.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / August 4

Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut

Peralta made his Rays debut on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, and his performance fell right in line with the entire season.

Rockies sign resurgent outfielder to two-year extension

Rays get their catcher in Liam Hicks

Rays bolster rotation by adding Tyler Wells from Orioles

White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle

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Mickey Moniak News / Yardbarker / August 4

Rockies sign resurgent outfielder to two-year extension

Outfielder Mickey Moniak had been heavily featured in trade rumors ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Instead, he will be a part of the Colorado Rockies core as they look to return to relevance.

New Colorado Rockies front office acquires six players on first trade deadline day

Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

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Antonio Senzatela News / Yardbarker / August 3

Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

Just ahead of the 6:00 p.m. deadline Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers struck a deal with the Colorado Rockies for a right-handed reliever who has rejuvenated his career this season.

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

Tarik Skubal will become Brewers' biggest regret

Report details how Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade over Rays, Brewers

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Brenton Doyle News / Yardbarker / August 3

White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz has already been busy ahead of Monday's 6 PM EST trade deadline, adding Luis Castillo in a trade with the

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

White Sox acquire bullpen help from Mets

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / August 1

Colorado’s plan for Cole Carrigg now that Brenton Doyle has returned

DENVER – It’s not often that the return of a two-time Gold Glove Award winner is viewed as being problematic. For a team like the Colorado Rockies, it’s the first good problem in a long time.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them

The Pittsburgh Pirates invented a new way to lose an important game on Friday, dropping a staggering 8-7 game to the Cincinnati Reds that extended their losing streak to four games. They are now 5-9 since the All-Star break.

Yankees reportedly place two pitchers on trade block

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