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Rockies Bring Ezequiel Tovar Back Into Lineup Against Cardinals Lefty

The Colorado Rockies’ recent decisions regarding Ezequiel Tovar are getting harder and harder to miss. The writing is on the wall. After leaving Tovar out of the lineup against right-hander Andrew Pallante on Friday, Colorado has gone back to Tovar at shortstop on Saturday, with St.

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Rockies Select Vimael Machin, Place Willi Castro On 10-Day Injured List

5:20PM: Machin’s contract selection has been officially announced, and Castro was placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to September 2) due to what the team termed as left heel inflammation. To create a 40-man roster spot, Tyler Freeman was outrighted to Triple-A (more on this transaction here).

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

Home plate umpire Doug Eddings did the one thing nobody wants to see in professional sports on Friday night in the St. Louis Cardinals-Colorado Rockies game.

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip in Friday’s game

Tensions simmering ahead of Orioles' rematch with Red Sox

Pirates' Luke Weaver reveals bizarre issue that may be limiting his performance

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 5

Two Young Rockies Hitters’ Big Nights Overshadowed by Late-Inning Collapse

The Colorado Rockies looked to keep their winning ways going Friday night as they began a new series with the St. Louis Cardinals after taking the final two games against the Baltimore Orioles to kick off the homestand.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Charlie Condon News / Purple Row / September 5

What happened to Charlie Condon?

Two months ago, Charlie Condon (No. 2 PuRP) looked close to running out of things to prove in Triple-A. Condon was coming off a June in which he hit .337/.462/.814 with 10 home runs in 106 plate appearances.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 5

Rockies rally, then watch it disappear in 7-6 loss to Cardinals

The Rockies spent much of Friday night letting opportunities slip away, then finally broke through in a four-run sixth inning that turned a 4-1 deficit into a 5-4 lead.

Ezequiel Tovar News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 4

Rockies Make Notable Ezequiel Tovar Lineup Decision vs. Cardinals

The Colorado Rockies are about to start a weekend series against the St. Louis Cardinals with a notable lineup decision involving Ezequiel Tovar. He’s not in the lineup.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 3

Rockies Plant Another Seed of Improvement in 2026 With Series Win Over Orioles

For the first time in a long time, there is some suspense for the Colorado Rockies in September. Going into the 2026 season under new leadership, headlined by new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta, the goal was to take steps in the right direction after three straight 100-loss seasons.

Connor Norby News / Purple Row / September 3

Connor Norby finally faces foe from 2024 trade

Connor Norby finally had an opportunity to square off against someone who will be forever linked to him. Back in July 2024, when Norby was with Baltimore—the

Brett Sullivan News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 3

Rockies’ Brett Sullivan Had A Strange Walk-Off Coincidence

After Colton Cowser made one of the best catches in recent memory to preserve an Orioles victory the night before, Brett Sullivan answered Wednesday with a looping two-out, two-run single into left field in the bottom of the 11th inning to give Colorado a 6-5 walk-off win over Baltimore.

Jordan Romano News / Purple Row / September 3

Mr. Romano or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the closer

My introduction to baseball fandom was through an invite to an Out of the Park Baseball sim-league run by some of my father’s friends when I was in high school.

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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 / September 2

Rockies Pitching Prospect Caps Remarkable Turnaround With August Award

Stu Flesland III capped off an excellent August by being named Colorado’s Organizational Pitcher of the Month. Across six starts, the 25-year-old posted a 1.29 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over 35 innings, holding opponents to a .185 batting average.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2

Rockies rally twice to drop Orioles in extras

Brett Sullivan hit a two-run single with two outs in the 11th inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon in Denver.

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 2

2026 MLB Draft Review: Cincinnati Reds

Thanks to two second-round picks, the Reds had more money to play with and the opportunity to add some premium talent in the 2026 MLB Draft. Cincinnati’s haul included three impressive middle infielders, plus pitchers with upside.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 2

Rockies Set Starting Lineup for Rubber Game With Orioles

After suffering a frustrating loss on Monday night to the Baltimore Orioles at home, 2-1, the Colorado Rockies bounced back and won the second game of the three-game series on Tuesday night, 4-2, to force a rubber game of the series on Wednesday afternoon in Colorado.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2

Orioles continue climb at Rockies as Colorado aims to escape 100-loss pace

Should the Baltimore Orioles reach the postseason, they can point to Monday night as a pivotal crossroads. Colton Cowser's homer-stealing catch of Jake McCarthy's blast with two outs in the ninth preserved a 2-1 win over Colorado.

Gabriel Hughes News / Field Level Media / September 1

Rockies turn to Gabriel Hughes in bid for elusive home win in rematch vs. Orioles

The Colorado Rockies have dropped a franchise-record 10 games in a row at home and are on pace to lose 100 games for a fourth consecutive season. There are reasons for optimism, however.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31

New White Sox OF Tommy Pham has been an exceptional postseason player

Pham, whom the Chicago White Sox acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, has been exceptional in the postseason throughout his career.

White Sox acquire outfielder Tommy Pham from Phillies

Astros, White Sox open 4-game series between division leaders

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

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Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Rockies player benched for flipping off opposing fans

A Colorado Rockies player will be sitting on the bench for a few days after losing his cool toward opposing fans. Rockies outfielder Cole Carrigg was caught on camera flipping off Atlanta Braves fans during Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.

Michael Lorenzen News / Yardbarker / August 27

Blue Jays get much-needed insurance with low-risk Michael Lorenzen signing

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal.

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Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / August 25

2026 MLB Draft Review: Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies went college-heavy in the 2026 MLB Draft, although that strategy partially allowed the club to grab and sign two notable high schoolers.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / August 25

Colorado Rockies Unveil Bronze Statue of Larry Walker: 'I Don’t Deserve That'

DENVER — While it was fitting that the first player statue at Coors Field would go to the first Colorado Rockies player enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Larry Walker is the last person to talk about his legendary career.

Kyle Freeland News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Rockies Replace Kyle Freeland After Disappointing Injury News

The Colorado Rockies placed veteran left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list with cervical radiculopathy ahead of their series against the Washington Nationals.

Colorado Rockies News / EssentiallySports / August 24

Larry Walker’s Legacy Gets Permanent Tribute as Rockies Unveil Statue at Coors Field

The MLB journey that began in 1989 with the Montreal Expos has finally been immortalized. The 22-year-old went 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.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker / August 18

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues incredible run at Coors Field with two-HR game

After a rough few weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers were looking for a jolt to kick off a short road trip. Shohei Ohtani gave them not just one, but two at Coors Field on Monday night.

Dave Roberts sets condition where he would be 'disappointed' in Dodgers

Fans boo Dodgers' Kyle Tucker amid defensive mishap, offensive struggles

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

The 'Most HRs in one World Series' quiz