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What the Rockies Got Right (and Wrong) at the Trade Deadline

Going into the MLB trade deadline, the Colorado Rockies were likely going to field a handful of phone calls about players on their roster. It was going to be interesting to see what the president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta, would do.

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Rockies shut out 4-0 as the Rays secure series sweep

After a dominant series sweep of the Kansas City Royals to begin the home stand, the Colorado Rockies were swept at the hands of one of the best teams in baseball.

Roc Riggio News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 5

Roc Solid: Colorado Rockies Prospect is a Spark Plus on Offense

Some scouts may have once overlooked young infielder Roc Riggio, but they are likely regretting their judgment now. The multi-talented Colorado Rockies prospect continues to advance through the system and has displayed the kind of presence of the plate that looks ready for prime time.

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Rockies' Warren Schaeffer Reacts to Mickey Moniak Extension

Despite trade speculation surrounding him, the Colorado Rockies have doubled down on outfielder Mickey Moniak. The 28-year-old officially signed a two-year, $16.25 million contract extension on Tuesday.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Zac Veen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 5

Rockies Prospect Zac Veen Dominating Minor Leagues with Home Runs

One of the Colorado Rockies' top prospects continues to swing the bat well. His performances in the minors are a sign of positive things to come for the prospect and for the future of the Rockies franchise.

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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.

MLB News / Purple Row / August 5

Should Brennan Bernardino have been traded?

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and nearly 50 trades were made across the league. The Colorado Rockies were relatively more active this time around than in years past as they made three trades during the day, bringing back five prospects and a utility infielder with big-league experience.

MLB 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

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Mickey Moniak News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 4

Mickey Moniak Extension Could Hint at Rockies’ Larger Shift

The Colorado Rockies spent the trade deadline selling pieces, and one of their most revealing decisions was the player they chose not to move. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Monday that Colorado is finalizing a two-year contract extension with Mickey Moniak after other clubs showed interest in the outfielder.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / August 4

Mickey Moniak agrees to two-year, reported $16.5M extension with Rockies

The Colorado Rockies announced Tuesday that they have agreed to a two-year extension with outfielder Mickey Moniak. The deal is worth $16.25 million, according to MLB.com.

Parker Mushinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Rockies Select Parker Mushinski

The Rockies announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Parker Mushinski. Due to yesterday’s deadline dealings, there was a vacancy on the active roster and two on the 40-man, so no corresponding moves were needed.

Colorado Rockies 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

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 4

Biggest Rockies Winners and Losers After the Trade Deadline

The Colorado Rockies made some good moves, and they made one trade that didn't look impressive. It comes with the territory when you're in the front office position.

Brenton Doyle News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 4

Brenton Doyle Trade Lands Rockies Promising Prospects from White Sox

The madness of the trade deadline led many teams to come to the Colorado Rockies because they have a lot of young talent. One of the first trades the team made on Monday was sending center fielder Brenton Doyle to the Chicago White Sox.

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Rockies’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Colorado Rockies entered the trade deadline buried in last place in the National League West with a 45-68 record, yet the front office chose to hold onto its most valuable trade chip, catcher Hunter Goodman.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / August 4

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

DENVER – The first trade deadline for the Colorado Rockies new front office saw a lot of their best talent staying put and six new players joining the organization.

Nick Frasso News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Rockies Promote Nick Frasso To Active Roster

The Rockies have called up right-hander Nick Frasso from Triple-A to fill one of the roster holes created by the team’s three deadline day trades. Frasso will be making his Major League debut whenever he appears in a game.

Mickey Moniak News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Rockies, Mickey Moniak Working On Two-Year Extension

The Rockies and outfielder Mickey Moniak are working on a two-year extension, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The deal isn’t finalized but could be

MLB 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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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

White Sox add catching depth with acquisition of Joey Bart

The Atlanta Braves acquired Joey Bart just over a month ago when Sean Murphy went down with an injury. Now, with Murphy healthy and ready to return, Bart has been traded for the second time this season and goes from one first-place team to another.

White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle

White Sox acquire bullpen help from Mets

Cubs make another rotation addition with trade for Braxton Garrett

Orioles trade three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman to AL East rival

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

1 last-minute trade Rockies must make before deadline

The Colorado Rockies enter the final hours before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET trade deadline in their familiar spot: bad, out of contention, and sitting on the most obvious trade chip in baseball.

Kyle Freeland News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Kyle Freeland’s heartfelt message to Rockies fans amid looming trade deadline

The Colorado Rockies are near the bottom of the standings again, with the MLB trade deadline less than 24 hours away. There is a lot of noise around the deadline, but outside of some major moves, the quantity of trades has been quite low.

Hunter Goodman News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Rockies Make Stance Clear on Potential Hunter Goodman Trade

The Colorado Rockies are not actively shopping breakout catcher Hunter Goodman, but they are listening. According to MLB Network insider Mark Feinsand, Colorado has set an "extremely high" asking price for the 26-year-old despite interest from several contenders before Monday's MLB trade deadline.

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

Embarrassing sweep should make Phillies think twice about buying at MLB trade deadline

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The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz