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Rays Sign Jake Cave To Minor League Deal

Outfielder Jake Cave has signed a minor league deal with the Rays, per an announcement from El Águila de Veracruz, the Mexican League team Cave had been playing for.

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The 2026 Colorado Rockies my dad would have loved

The 2026 Colorado Rockies season has been bittersweet for me. I’m ecstatic that the team has been playing better and that the new front office has a clearer sense of direction, but I’m also saddened that my dad isn’t here to enjoy the climb.

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 25

Rockies find first-half success with aggressive baserunning and pitch suggesting

DENVER – It’s the halfway point for the Colorado Rockies and a projection of 98 losses this season is not exactly a bad thing. At 32-49 following Wednesday’s 8-6 win over the Boston Red Sox, Colorado feels worlds apart from the team who lost 119 games in 2025.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 25

Rockies Take the Series, Hill Hits the IL and Carrigg Keeps Turning Heads

The Colorado Rockies closed out their home stand against the Boston Red Sox with a 8-6 victory on Wednesday. This made two of three wins for the purple team, and they needed every ounce of those successes.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 25

The Rockies historic home/road splits

The Colorado Rockies are known for playing their home games in the most notoriously hitter-friendly environment in Major League Baseball, Coors Field. Despite the introduction of the humidor in 2002 reducing the number of home runs hit there, Coors Field has sat atop park factors leaderboards since its opening in 1995.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 24

The Rockies Are Better Than Their 31-49 Record Suggests

There's always a silver lining in baseball when a season isn't going the way the team expected. Regardless of how people view this Colorado Rockies team, we are seeing progress, little by little, in their victories.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 24

Rockies rally to knock off Red Sox

Willi Castro had three hits, Cole Carrigg had two hits and drove in three runs, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 in Denver on Wednesday.

MLB News / Purple Row / June 24

Rockies rally late to stun Red Sox bullpen in 8-6 victory

Playing from behind for the majority of the game, the Colorado Rockies stunned the Boston Red Sox with a late-game rally against the bullpen to secure an 8-6 victory and the series win.

Warren Schaeffer News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 24

Rockies Lineup: Schaeffer Shuffles the Deck for Wednesday's Series Finale vs. Boston

Same story, different day. The Colorado Rockies dropped Tuesday night’s game to the Boston Red Sox with a final score of 5-2. This means the teams are even at 1-1 in the series.

Jaden Hill News / Field Level Media / June 24

Rockies place RHP Jaden Hill (shoulder) on injured list

The Rockies placed right-hander Jaden Hill on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder tendonitis. Colorado recalled right-hander Seth Halvorsen from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding transaction.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Brody Brecht News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 24

Colorado's Fireballing Phenom Will be Regular in Rockies Rotation Soon

For Brody Brecht, the pathway to Denver and the Major Leagues is clear: He needs a great season for the remainder of this year, and then a strong showing next Spring.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 24

Rockies aim to finish homestand on high in finale vs. Red Sox

The Colorado Rockies wrap up their six-game homestand on Wednesday, and it will give their fans a chance to take a breath. A win against the Boston Red Sox to close out the three-game series in Denver will give them a 4-2 homestand heading on the road for a weekend series versus the Minnesota Twins.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 24

The good, the bad, and the ugly halfway through the 2026 season

Today marks the official halfway point of the 2026 season for the Colorado Rockies. As they prepare to face off against the Boston Red Sox for the 81st game of the year, it seems appropriate to look back on some of the good, the bad, and the ugly qualities of this team at this point in the season.

Chase Dollander News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Chase Dollander Undergoes Internal Brace Surgery

Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander underwent internal brace surgery yesterday, skipper Warren Schaeffer tells Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. Schaeffer had said a few weeks ago that Dollander’s UCL sprain was trending toward surgery, and that has proven to be the case.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 23

ICYMI: Rockies Stun Red Sox In Bizarre, Historic Walk-Off Fashion

After being shut out for eight innings, Jake McCarthy sent the Coors Field crowd home happy with a walk-off triple against Aroldis Chapman and the Boston Red Sox.

Andrew Knizner News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Red Sox, Andrew Knizner Agree To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Andrew Knizner, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Knizner, a client of CAA, was with the Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate but was released late last week after triggering an opt-out clause.

Sean Sullivan News / Field Level Media / June 23

Rockies plan for P Sean Sullivan to start vs. Red Sox after brief illness, rough outing

Sean Sullivan's major league debut with the Colorado Rockies was cut short because of an illness, and his second game wasn't a cure for him. Left-hander Sullivan (0-1, 10.29 ERA) undoubtedly hopes his home debut goes better when the Rockies face the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night in Denver.

Mickey Moniak News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Rockies Activate Mickey Moniak from IL, Option Outfield Prospect

Reinforcements are beginning to arrive for the Colorado Rockies. Prior to Monday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, the Rockies announced that they reinstated outfielder Mickey Moniak from the 10-day injured list.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Ex-8th overall pick retires from Rockies organization before debut

If the Colorado Rockies are going to get back into contention, they need a number of their top prospects to pan out at the major league level. But one of those potential options has now hung up his cleats.

T.J. Rumfield News / Just Baseball / June 21

TJ Rumfield makes early case for a Gold Glove and Rookie of the Year with the Rockies

DENVER — An afterthought with the New York Yankees in 2025, first baseman TJ Rumfield is a candidate for National League Rookie of the Year Award and the Rawlings Gold Glove Award with the Colorado Rockies in 2026.

Hunter Goodman News / Yardbarker / June 18

Rockies’ Hunter Goodman deserving of All-Star consideration

The most recent tally of All-Star voting shows Goodman is being overlooked.

Yankees could trade for All-Star catcher amid Austin Wells concerns

The 'Single-season HR-leaders by team' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Rockies No. 2 Prospect Continues to Dominate at Triple-A

Not much has gone right for the Colorado Rockies this season. Heading into Thursday, the Rockies own the worst record in baseball at 28-47. Colorado will more likely than not be a seller ahead of the August 3 MLB trade deadline.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 16

Yankees could trade for All-Star catcher amid Austin Wells concerns

They haven't gotten much offensive production from their catchers, and with the Aug. 3 trade deadline zooming in, that should be a situation to address.

Three trade candidates the Yankees should be monitoring

Why Yankees embraced 'chip on our shoulder' mentality ahead of series win vs. Blue Jays

The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15