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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

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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.

MLB News / Purple Row / April 3

Phillies 10, Rockies 1: Rox offense MIA on Opening Day

Today was not the party the Rockies or their fans were hoping for. For a moment, it felt like it might be possible. A perfect afternoon, a packed house, and Hunter Goodman receiving his Silver Slugger before first-pitch set an optimistic tone. View Link Michael Lorenzen never settled in.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 3

Rockies Shockingly Show Massive Improvement With Pitching Staff in 2026

It is hard to imagine that the 119-loss Colorado Rockies from 2025 just took down the Toronto Blue Jays in their last series, in Canada, no less. Last season, it was their pitching staff that easily was the worst aspect of their roster, as they found themselves last in baseball in nearly every stat category.

Mickey Moniak News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 3

Rockies Reinstate Outfielder From IL Ahead of Home Debut

From the injury list to reinstatement, the Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak will be in the lineup today against the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s going to be a great day at Coors Field as the Rockies will play their first home game of the season.

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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 / 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.

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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 / Purple Row / April 3

Rockies Reacts Results: The Spokane Indians are turning heads

Two days ago, we asked you which minor league affiliate you were most eager to follow since the big league club is rebuilding. Therefore, most of the exciting future Rockies are in the farm system.

MLB News / Purple Row / April 2

Coors Field adds new menu items & experiences for the 2026 season

Tomorrow, the Colorado Rockies will host the Philadelphia Phillies for their Mile-High Home Opener, and you know that that means: New food items have been added to the menu, and now dining choices are available at Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 2

Rockies’ Latest IL Move Clears Path for New Starting Pitcher in Rotation

The Colorado Rockies had a much needed off day on Thursday. Or, at least the players did. The front office had work to do. The Rockies made three off-day transactions and left an open spot on their 26-man roster, one that is likely to be filled before Friday’s game 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.