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Rockies Begin Effort To Climb Out of Basement With Worst Home Opener Loss

DENVER, Colo. – After an offseason of change unlike any other for the Colorado Rockies, the start to the 2026 campaign at Coors Field looked awfully familiar during a 10-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

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While the Rockies aren’t winning, at least they have been (mostly) watchable

It’s only been a week, which means most of what we’re working with is built on quick impressions and small samples. There isn’t enough here yet for real

MLB News / Purple Row / April 3

Phillies 10, Rockies 1: Rox offense MIA on Opening Day

Today was not the party the Rockies or their fans were hoping for. For a moment, it felt like it might be possible. A perfect afternoon, a packed house, and Hunter Goodman receiving his Silver Slugger before first-pitch set an optimistic tone. View Link Michael Lorenzen never settled in.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 3

Rockies Shockingly Show Massive Improvement With Pitching Staff in 2026

It is hard to imagine that the 119-loss Colorado Rockies from 2025 just took down the Toronto Blue Jays in their last series, in Canada, no less. Last season, it was their pitching staff that easily was the worst aspect of their roster, as they found themselves last in baseball in nearly every stat category.

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Mickey Moniak News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 3

Rockies Reinstate Outfielder From IL Ahead of Home Debut

From the injury list to reinstatement, the Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak will be in the lineup today against the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s going to be a great day at Coors Field as the Rockies will play their first home game of the season.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3

Rockies outfielder says he’d ‘cut’ injured finger ‘off’ to play in playoffs

The Colorado Rockies are in the middle of one of the worst stretches in the history of sports. The team has been very bad for many consecutive seasons.

T.J. Rumfield News / Athlon Sports / April 3

TJ Rumfield 2026 Fantasy: The Forgotten Rookie Breaking Out

Among 2026’s fantasy baseball rookie class TJ Rumfield was largely ignored in favor of sexier names like Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle and JJ Wetherholt.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3

Rockies announces injury move before Phillies clash

At 2-4 to start their season, the Colorado Rockies are looking for a bit of a spark in their lineup. Luckily for them, the Rockies will get some extra reinforcements heading into their series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 3

Rockies Home Opener vs. Phillies: Breakdown and Preview

Fresh off winning their first series of the season, the Colorado Rockies return home to start the Coors Field portion of the schedule on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 3

Rockies Reacts Results: The Spokane Indians are turning heads

Two days ago, we asked you which minor league affiliate you were most eager to follow since the big league club is rebuilding. Therefore, most of the exciting future Rockies are in the farm system.

MLB News / Purple Row / April 2

Coors Field adds new menu items & experiences for the 2026 season

Tomorrow, the Colorado Rockies will host the Philadelphia Phillies for their Mile-High Home Opener, and you know that that means: New food items have been added to the menu, and now dining choices are available at Coors Field.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 2

Rockies’ Latest IL Move Clears Path for New Starting Pitcher in Rotation

The Colorado Rockies had a much needed off day on Thursday. Or, at least the players did. The front office had work to do. The Rockies made three off-day transactions and left an open spot on their 26-man roster, one that is likely to be filled before Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2

Rockies Place Jose Quintana On Injured List

The Rockies announced they’ve placed starter Jose Quintana on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to March 30, meaning he’ll be eligible to return on April 14.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 2

Rockies place José Quintana on IL, make other roster moves

On Thursday afternoon, the Colorado Rockies announced that left-handed pitcher José Quintana has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, retroactive to March 30th.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 2

Rockies, focused on speed and grit, open home slate vs. Phillies

The Colorado Rockies didn't win their first series in 2025 until early June, but 2026 has started differently. Colorado secured its first series victory by taking two out of three in Toronto, beating the reigning American League champions 2-1 in 10 innings Wednesday.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 2

One Early-Season Rockies’ Stat That Is a Good Sign for the 2026 Season

Going into the 2026 season, the Colorado Rockies have a different feel to them. New president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta, general manager Josh Byrnes and manager Warren Schaeffer were trying to scrub the organization clean of the last three 100-loss seasons.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 2