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Why Ryan Feltner Was Scratched Ahead of Saturday's Start

Just hours before the Colorado Rockies‘ game on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, scheduled starter Ryan Feltner was scratched, while Zach Agnos was named the new starter.

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Rockies Have 26 Games to Avoid Another Embarrassing Franchise Milestone

The Colorado Rockies are not going to the playoffs. They aren’t going to come anywhere close to finishing .500, either. But, there is still one significant number looming over this franchise, and they are going to have to fight it for the entire final month of the season.

Kyle Freeland News / Purple Row / August 30

This Week in Purple: Fans think Kyle Freeland will stay with the Rockies

Earlier this week, we asked where you think Kyle Freeland will pitch in 2027. He is in the final year of his contract, and currently on the injured list with a pinched nerve in his neck.

MLB News / Purple Row / August 29

Rockies strike first, but some late-inning defensive weirdness allows Atlanta to prevail 2-1

The Colorado Rockies had a chance to steal a win in Atlanta this afternoon after, but ultimately it turned out to be Atlanta who came out on top. The Rockies pitching staff performed well for the first seven innings, but it came down to some late-inning weird outfield defense that allowed the Braves to snatch a 2-1 victory.

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Ryan Feltner News / ESPN / August 29

Rockies scratch Feltner from start against Braves

The Rockies made a late change at starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Braves when scheduled starter Ryan Feltner was too ill to take the mound.

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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.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 29

Rockies Set Lineup Hoping to Upset Braves on East Coast Road Trip

The Colorado Rockies aren’t making the playoffs this year. But they can still be disruptive to those with playoff dreams down the stretch. The Rockies (52-83) play the NL East leading Atlanta Braves (80-55) in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday at Truist Park.

Tomoyuki Sugano News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 29

Why Rockies Starter Tomoyuki Sugano Struggled in Loss to Braves

The Colorado Rockies dropped the opening game of their weekend road series to the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Friday night after rallying late but it was not enough.

MLB News / Purple Row / August 28

Big hit eludes Rockies as Braves win series opener 6-4

After splitting a series against the Washington Nationals, the Colorado Rockies looked to start the series in Atlanta on a high note. Despite a solid night offensively, the Rockies left a small village on the base paths as the big hit eluded them and couldn’t keep pace with a dangerous Braves offense.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 28

Rockies Extend Franchise Streak No Team Wants to Have

The Colorado Rockies continue their free fall post MLB Trade Deadline, as the franchise failed to get a series win once again after dropping the series finale to the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Purple Row / August 27

Rockies waste too many chances in a 7-1 loss to the Nationals

The Rockies had chances Thursday afternoon. A lot of them. Colorado drew nine walks, put runners in scoring position throughout the afternoon and repeatedly forced Washington to pitch under pressure.

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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.

Tanner Gordon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 27

Is Tanner Gordon Worth More Than His ERA Suggests?

Tanner Gordon looks unremarkable if you are simply looking at his Baseball-Reference page. Look beyond his 5.38 ERA, however, and there may be something the Rockies can develop.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27

Blue Jays get much-needed insurance with low-risk Michael Lorenzen signing

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal.

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Michael Lorenzen News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Blue Jays To Sign Michael Lorenzen

The Blue Jays appear to have a deal in place with right-hander Michael Lorenzen, who was released by the Rockies earlier in August. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com notes that Lorenzen has a locker set up in the Toronto clubhouse.

Connor Norby News / Field Level Media / August 27

Hot-hitting Connor Norby leads Rockies into finale vs. Nationals

The Washington Nationals will try to cool off Colorado's Connor Norby and earn a split of their four-game series with the Rockies on Thursday. Norby belted his first career grand slam and added an RBI single in the Rockies' 13-1 win on Wednesday.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / August 26

Rockies bash 4 homers, including Connor Norby's slam, in rout of Nats

Connor Norby hit a grand slam and an RBI single, Tanner Gordon pitched seven strong innings and the visiting Colorado Rockies smashed the Washington Nationals 13-1 on Wednesday.

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / August 25

Back from IL, Hunter Goodman goes deep as Rockies top Nats, end skid

Hunter Goodman homered in his return from the injured list as the Colorado Rockies snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the host Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 25

2026 Transactions: Nationals DFA Williams, Rockies Promote Adams

Weeks after the Rockies acquired pitching prospect Mason Adams from the White Sox, Colorado will see what he can do in the Majors. Adams was promoted on August 25, one of several notable moves on the day.

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / August 25

2026 MLB Draft Review: Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies went college-heavy in the 2026 MLB Draft, although that strategy partially allowed the club to grab and sign two notable high schoolers.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / August 25

Colorado Rockies Unveil Bronze Statue of Larry Walker: 'I Don’t Deserve That'

DENVER — While it was fitting that the first player statue at Coors Field would go to the first Colorado Rockies player enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Larry Walker is the last person to talk about his legendary career.

Kyle Freeland News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Rockies Replace Kyle Freeland After Disappointing Injury News

The Colorado Rockies placed veteran left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list with cervical radiculopathy ahead of their series against the Washington Nationals.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Rockies To Select Mason Adams, Blake Adams

The Rockies are planning to select the contracts of right-handers Mason Adams and Blake Adams from Triple-A Albuquerque, as first reported by Thomas Harding of MLB.com.

Colorado Rockies News / EssentiallySports / August 24

Larry Walker’s Legacy Gets Permanent Tribute as Rockies Unveil Statue at Coors Field

The MLB journey that began in 1989 with the Montreal Expos has finally been immortalized. The 22-year-old went 1-for-1 with three walks and two runs scored, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances during Montreal’s 4-2 victory.

Hunter Goodman News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Rockies Place Hunter Goodman On Injured List

The Rockies announced they’ve placed star catcher Hunter Goodman on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 15, with a left shoulder strain. Braxton Fulford is up from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace him on the active roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues incredible run at Coors Field with two-HR game

After a rough few weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers were looking for a jolt to kick off a short road trip. Shohei Ohtani gave them not just one, but two at Coors Field on Monday night.

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Michael Lorenzen News / Yardbarker / August 17