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Cardinals' hat drama with umpire takes new surprising turn

One day later, the drama surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals and umpire Doug Eddings didn't cool down at Coors Field.

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

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The Rockies have officially announced Willi Castro’s placement on the 10-day IL and Vimael Machin’s contract selection, which were both reported earlier

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

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).

Ezequiel Tovar News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 5

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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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

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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 / 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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 / 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.

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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.