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After winning first series against Astros since 2021, Rockies go for sweep

Kyle Freeland became the first Rockies starter to pitch into the seventh inning this season in Colorado's 5-1 win over Houston on Tuesday night. Michael Lorenzen has a chance to make it two straight when he takes the mound against the Astros on Wednesday afternoon in Denver.

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The aggressive nature of the Rockies offense

Old habits die hard. A major issue for the Colorado Rockies during their seven-season losing streak has been the offense. In particular, especially over the last three seasons, poor plate discipline has hindered the team that has been largely defined by an overabundance of strikeouts.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / April 7

Rockies' Kyle Freeland, Antonio Senzatela beat Astros with 3-hitter

Kyle Freeland pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 5-1 in Denver on Tuesday night.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 7

Rockies’ Purple Jacket Celebration Gets Attention on Social Media

Every team needs to have an identity. The Colorado Rockies have won back-to-back games. Celebration is a big part of baseball nowadays, especially when a player comes to the plate.

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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.

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MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 7

Reading Between Lines of Rockies Massive Win Over Astros in Series Opener

At first glance at the box score between the Colorado Rockies and the Houston Astros in the series opener at Coors Field, one would guess that this was merely an offensive showcase.

Cole Carrigg News / Purple Row / April 7

Cole Carrigg is honing his professionalism

We’ve talked at length about how Cole Carrigg (No. 4 PuRP) is the definition of a “super-utilityman,” having played every position on the field at least once while also switch hitting.

Mickey Moniak News / Field Level Media / April 7

With Mickey Moniak sparkling, Colorado out to rock Astros again

Mickey Moniak struggled at the start of the 2025 season, hitting .216 through the end of May, but he recovered to hit .270 with a career-high 24 home runs in his first season with the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 7

Two Key Things That Went Right for Rockies in Latest Win vs. Astros

When the Colorado Rockies first welcomed the Houston Astros to Coors Field on Monday night, it looked as though the Astros were going to leave the Rockies in the dust.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 7

The Colorado Rockies embrace pitch “suggestions”

If you ask Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer to discuss the team’s decision to call pitches from the dugout, he will politely, but firmly, issue a correction.

Juan Mejia News / Purple Row / April 6

Rockies 9, Astros 7: Juan Mejia, 8-run fifth hold off Houston

Forget the 9-9-9 challenge. The Rockies completed the 14-8-5 challenge on Monday night. The Rockies sent 14 batters to the plate and scored eight runs in the fifth inning to go from trailing 3-0 to surging ahead 8-3 on their way to an ultimate 9-7 win against the Astros.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 6

Rockies' 8-run inning just enough to down Astros

Willi Castro had two hits in Colorado's eight-run fifth inning, Tyler Johnston homered among his three hits, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 9-7 in Denver on Monday night.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 6

Rockies Veteran SP Just Waiting to Be Replaced After Slow Start

Although the Colorado Rockies, under the new braintrust of team president Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes, didn't initiate any kind of roster overhaul this past summer, the new front office seemed to emphasize a path back to respectability through the leadership of some respected veteran additions.

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Tomoyuki Sugano News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 6

Why Tomoyuki Sugano Believes in What the Colorado Rockies Are Building

The return on investment is paying off so far. Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano is off to a great start to his 2026 campaign. Sugano, 36, had

Ryan Feltner News / Field Level Media / April 6

Ailing Ryan Feltner to make scheduled start for Rockies against Astros

Ryan Feltner had a scary moment in his first start of the season, but it wasn't as frightening as the one the Colorado Rockies' right-hander experienced three years ago.

Mickey Moniak News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 6

Why Mickey Moniak Could Be the Key to Rockies' Success in 2026

The Colorado Rockies were able to salvage a win in their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies in front of the home crowd for the first time this season, largely due to clutch hitting, strong bullpen help, and a masterful start for Tomoyuki Sugano.

T.J. Rumfield News / Purple Row / April 6

TJ Rumfield made his mark during his first week in the big leagues

TJ Rumfield has had a whirlwind spring. First, he was traded from the New York Yankees to the Colorado Rockies in January in exchange for reliever Angel Chivilli.

Jaden Hill News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 5

Rockies Pitching Staff Continues Positive Highlight Reel After Phillies Win

There weren't many positive statements that could be made about the Colorado Rockies last season, especially their pitching staff. All around, it was easily the worst in baseball despite having some strong arms in the bullpen, but maybe that is starting to turn around.