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Twins pursue series win against visiting Rockies

The Colorado Rockies finished a 4-2 homestand on Wednesday with nail-biting finishes in nearly every game, and they continued that trend in the opener of a three-game series at the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

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Do not adjust your screens: Jimmy Herget is still glitching along for the Rockies

Jimmy Herget’s season looks ordinary until you start pulling it apart. The ERA says middle relief. The whiffs, strike-throwing, pitch shapes, and post-IL work suggest something more useful.

MLB News / Purple Row / June 26

Rockies erase seven-run deficit, then fall 9-8 to Twins in extras

The Colorado Rockies were buried early, somehow took the lead late, and still left Target Field with one of their tougher losses of the season. Colorado fell to 32-50 with a 9-8 loss in 10 innings to the Minnesota Twins, who improved to 39-44 with their first walk-off win of the season.

Tomoyuki Sugano News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 26

Rockies Set Lineup With Sugano on the Mound in Minnesota Friday

Tomoyuki Sugano has become the Colorado Rockies' most dependable arm, and on Friday evening against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, the Rockies are going to need him to perform.

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 26

Rockies' Resilience Has Been A Real Reason For Hope in 2026

When the Colorado Rockies feverishly rallied to defeat the Boston Red Sox on June 24, it wasn't just a spirited victory. While there's no denying the emotional lift it gave a last-place team like the Rox (32-49), it's more a sign of what could be in store as this young squad continues to develop.

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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.

Tomoyuki Sugano News / Purple Row / June 26

Rockies Reacts Results: Sugano should stay

If there’s a topic Colorado Rockies fans are eager to discuss now that we’re at the halfway point of the 2026 MLB season, it’s what moves president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes might make ahead of the August 3 trade deadline.

Sammy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Rockies Outright Sammy Peralta

Rockies southpaw Sammy Peralta cleared waivers following his recent DFA and has been assigned outright to their Triple-A affiliate in Albuquerque, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.

Jake McCarthy News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 26

Jake McCarthy Quietly Putting Together One of the Best Stretches of His Career

The Colorado Rockies brought Jake McCarthy in to be a veteran presence in a struggling clubhouse. He’s done much more than that. He may not have come to be a star in Denver, but he certainly came to be a spark to the team.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 25

Rockies carrying belief, good vibes into series at Twins

Hope and optimism have not been in huge supply for the Colorado Rockies in recent years. Although they're still in a sizable hole in the National League West, their recent form has been an encouraging sign for the future.

Jake Cave News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Colorado Rockies 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

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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.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026 season

Not many hitters were hotter than Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong at the plate entering Monday.

Reds dominate on both sides of the plate in lopsided win over Mets

Cardinals' Dustin May hits milestones in complete-game shutout win

Braves to shut Spencer Strider down for a month

Braves receive great news on Drake Baldwin despite losing Strider

Dodgers' Mookie Betts earning All-Star votes despite struggles

Trea Turner's struggles for the Phillies have been surprising

Colorado Rockies News / Total Pro Sports / June 10

Colorado Rockies Manager Frustrated by Waves of Opposing Fans at Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies finally snapped a rough stretch with a much-needed win, but the conversation after the game wasn’t just about the scoreboard. Instead, it shifted to something happening off the field at Coors Field.