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Coming off an offseason that saw a lot of change for the Colorado Rockies from the front office down onto the field with the coaching staff and roster, there is a different feeling through the first nine games of the season.

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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.

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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.

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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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Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / April 5

Mickey Moniak cracks two long homers to lead Rockies past Phillies

Mickey Moniak hit two home runs and TJ Rumfield also went deep as the Colorado Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Sunday in Denver. Hunter Goodman had two hits and Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings to earn his first win for Colorado.

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 5

Rockies Star Prospect Charlie Condon Missing Games After Cyst Removal

Colorado Rockies top prospect Charlie Condon hasn't been in action for the last three games. The third baseman has been feeling some discomfort during his time at Triple-A Albuquerque.

Chase Dollander News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 5

Chase Dollander Shows Promise in Relief Outing vs. Phillies Despite Taking Loss

The Colorado Rockies got a very encouraging performance from Chase Dollander on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite being responsible for the run that would give the Phillies the victory in the end, Dollander had some of his best stuff on the mound.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 5

This Week in Purple: One Week In

The Colorado Rockies finished their first week and have scored 26 total runs. While that sounds like a good amount, 14 of those runs came in Monday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Colorado Rockies News / Total Pro Sports / April 4

MLB Team Is Selling a $45 Glizzy

The Colorado Rockies are selling a delicious $45 giant hot dog, AKA a glizzy, that costs far more than a single game ticket. Expectations are awfully low for a Colorado Rockies team that went 43-119 last year, the worst record in franchise history.

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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 4

Rockies Turn to Waiver Claim Amid Growing Pitching Concerns

The Colorado Rockies made a pair of pitching-related roster moves as they continue to try to find their way into something positive. Early-season depth concerns as well as performance issues are still plaguing the team.

MLB News / Purple Row / April 4

Rockies claim lefty reliever Sammy Peralta from Milwaukee

The Colorado Rockies announced Saturday afternoon that they had claimed left-handed reliever Sammy Peralta off waivers from the Mikwaukee Brewers. The Rockies have optioned Peralta to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes.

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Chase Dollander News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 4

Rockies' Late Rotation Change Gives Chase Dollander Golden Opportunity

The Colorado Rockies are expected to start reliever Brennan Bernardino in an opener role tonight against the Phillies. The veteran southpaw has thrown three scoreless innings over four games so far this season.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 4

Rockies Home Opener Turns Into Historic Nightmare After First-Inning Collapse

The Colorado Rockies were supposed to be celebrating a fresh start with quite a few positives. Instead, they delivered one of the worst innings in franchise history.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 4

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

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / April 4

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.

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.

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.

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.