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Former College Pitcher Now Looks to be Rockies' Third Baseman of the Future

Up and down the Colorado Rockies' system, fans and media are starting to see the fruit of the team's developmental labor. Whether it's Hunter Goodman crushing baseballs at the big-league level or a future star like Charlie Condon who is still awaiting his opportunity, the organization seems loaded for the future.

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Rockies Reacts Results: Let the draft speculation begin!

The MLB Draft starts in less than 48 hours, and there has been a lot of speculation as to who the Rockies might take 10th overall. We asked you to make your best guess between RHP Liam Peterson (Florida), RHP Cameron Flukey (Coastal Carolina), C Vahn Lackey (Georgia Tech) or C Ryder Helfrick (Arkansas).

Chase Dollander News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 9

MLB Draft Targets: Who Should the Rockies Take at 10?

It is clear that Colorado's biggest need is quality pitching, specifically starters. Chase Dollander looks to be promising, but outside of him, this Rockies staff is aging and struggling.

Willi Castro News / Purple Row / July 9

If you need a job done, give it to Willi Castro

The first thing people learn about Willi Castro the baseball player is usually that he can play practically anywhere on the field. When asked back in April how many different gloves he has Castro said, “I have plenty with me.

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How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Gabriel Hughes News / Purple Row / July 9

Gabriel Hughes shines, but Rockies offense can’t capitalize in 4-3 loss to Dodgers

Looking for their first series win against the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2021, the Colorado Rockies fell short as they dropped the series finale 4-3. Despite an excellent rookie starting performance on the mound, the Rockies’ offense failed to back it up and capitalize on crucial scoring opportunities.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 8

How the Rockies Turned MLB's Worst Offense Into One of the Best

As everyone is well aware of at this point, the 2025 Colorado Rockies were dreadful. They scored the second-fewest runs (597), struck out second-most (1,531), and finished in the bottom five of the league in OPS (.679), home runs hit (160), walks per game (2.44), caught stealing per game (0.3), the list goes on.

Domingo Acevedo News / ESPN / July 8

Rockies' Acevedo tests positive, gets 80-game ban

Domingo Acevedo, a major league veteran pitching with Colorado's Triple-A team, got an 80-game ban for a positive PED test under the minor league drug program.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 8

Rockies Continue to Show Heart in Comeback Win Over Dodgers

The Colorado Rockies are not going to win the World Series. Heck, they probably aren't even going to sniff the World Series. By every measure, they are a bad baseball team with not much to look forward to on a nightly basis.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / July 8

Jake McCarthy Is Having a Career Resurgence in Colorado

Just two months after Paul DePodesta took over as the new president of baseball operations, the Colorado Rockies acquired two key pieces who have since become pillars of the lineup: Jake McCarthy and TJ Rumfield.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 8

Re-Ranking 5 First-Round Picks by the Rockies

The MLB Draft is truly just a big gamble. You really never know exactly what you are going to end up with. As we all know, hindsight is 20/20, and if we could only know then what we know now, the MLB Draft would be so much different.

T.J. Rumfield News / Purple Row / July 8

TJ Rumfield deserves more Rookie of the Year attention

One of the most exciting aspects of every Major League Baseball season is the influx of rookies across the game. We see top prospects fast-tracked to the big leagues, journeymen who have waited ages for their moment, and players from other professional leagues making their mark.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8

Infield errors lead to Dodgers' downfall against Rockies

The Colorado Rockies scored two runs on an eighth-inning bunt by Jake McCarthy and rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday, ending an 11-game road losing streak against Los Angeles.

Hunter Goodman News / ESPN / July 7

Goodman scratched before Rockies take on Dodgers

Colorado Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman, originally slotted to be the team's designated hitter, was scratched from the lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, a day after he suffered a left hand contusion in an 8-7, 11-inning loss.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 7

How the Rockies Must Change Their Draft Philosophy This Year

The 2026 MLB Draft is coming in the next few days. Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta must be strategic and aggressive in taking things to the next level.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 7

The Rockies' Biggest Need in the MLB Draft Is Crystal Clear

There are no more headlines to write about how much the Colorado Rockies have struggled in the past few years. The storyline is worn out, but there is good news on the horizon.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / July 7

Hunter Goodman Is MLB’s Best Under-the-Radar Trade Chip

If you look up the definition of “punching bag” on the Merriam Webster website, you will find a description that says, “One who is routinely abused or defeated by another.” Next to that is a picture of the Colorado Rockies logo.

Kyle Karros News / Field Level Media / July 5

Kyle Karros blasts late 3-run HR as Rockies rally past Giants

Kyle Karros crushed a three-run, go-ahead home run in the eighth inning, rallying the Colorado Rockies to a 7-6 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Sunday and taking the rubber game of a three-game set.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Rockies Select Jordan Romano, Place Tomoyuki Sugano On IL

The Rockies tweaked their pitching staff before tonight’s game against the Giants. Right-hander Jordan Romano had his contract selected, and lefty Sean Sullivan was recalled.

Tomoyuki Sugano News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Rockies Announce Reason for Tomoyuki Sugano’s Late Scratch

The Colorado Rockies announced Saturday that right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano was scratched from his scheduled start against the San Francisco Giants because of back spasms.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / July 4

What Does Selling Look Like for the Rockies This Year?

The Colorado Rockies are tied for the second-worst record in MLB at 36-53, once again at the fault of their poor pitching staff compounded by the high elevation of Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / July 3

Jake McCarthy belts leadoff homer, slam as Rockies rout Giants

Jake McCarthy hit the first pitch of the home half of the first inning for a home run and later added a grand slam, propelling the Colorado Rockies to a 15-3 shellacking of the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game series Friday night in Denver.

John Brebbia News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3