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Colorado opens second half refreshed and refocused on avoiding 100 losses

DENVER – Next to the great reset of a new year, the All-Star break always provides a terrific timeout for players and coaches alike to recharge and prepare for the final slog of the 162-game marathon.

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This Week in Purple: Colorado Rockies injury repot — July 19, 2026

On Friday, the Colorado Rockies updated their injury report. RHP McCade Brown — Continuing in his throwing progression in Arizona. (60-day IL; right shoulder inflammation) RHP Blas Castaño — Continuing in his throwing program; scheduled to throw off a mound later in the week.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / July 18

Rockies Reacts Results: Daniel Jackson has the edge

The All-Star Game and the MLB Draft are behind us. The Rockies drafted 21 total players over the course of two days, and have signed two undrafted free agents.

Jake McCarthy News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 18

Jake McCarthy's Former Gridiron Greatness Secret to Speed on Diamond

The fact that Jake McCarthy has two inside-the-park home runs is a somewhat superhuman feat in Major League Baseball. But when you look at his overall athletic accomplishments, he's been doing wondrous things throughout his entire sporting career, and not just on the diamond.

Cody Bellinger News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

Tomoyuki Sugano News / EasySportz / July 18

Sugano Returns to Pitch Rockies Past Reds

Tomoyuki Sugano has officially resumed his role on the mound for the Colorado Rockies. The veteran right-hander made his return from the injured list to start against the Cincinnati Reds.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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 / Purple Row / July 18

A well-rounded team effort secures a 10-3 win for the Rockies over the Reds

When things are cool for the Rockies, they’re ice cold. But when things go well, they go great. Today was, thankfully, the latter. Multiple key defensive plays, resilient pitching across the board, and several batters with multi-hit games came through for a dominant win.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / July 18

TJ Rumfield drives in four to lift Rockies past Reds

TJ Rumfield went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and four RBIs, as the Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-3 on Saturday in Denver. Jake McCarthy and Mickey Moniak each had two hits and two RBIs for Colorado, which recorded 14 hits and snapped a three-game losing skid.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 18

Why Rockies Injured First-Round Pick Remains in High Regard in Prospect Rankings

The Major League draft tends to prompt changes in the Top 100 overall prospect rankings at major services. This time is no different. Baseball America (subscription required) recently adjusted its rankings to reflect changes like the draft, prospect graduations, improving players and other factors.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 18

Rockies Unveil Starting Lineup, Roster Moves Ahead of Losing Streak Bid

The first half of the 2026 season obviously didn't go the Colorado Rockies' way, posting a 39-59 record going into the All-Star break. Things didn't get off to a hot start following the break either, dropping game one to the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field Friday night, dropping their record to 39-60.

Hunter Goodman News / Purple Row / July 18

With Goodman, Rockies are MLB’s most powerful catching team

The Colorado Rockies are a team in the midst of a rebuild. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row thought it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we ran in March to see where things stand.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 18

Rockies Offense Goes Quite as Reds Use Power to Take Over Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies opened their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a few individual positives, but not enough offense to turn those moments into a real threat.

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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.

Hunter Goodman News / Yardbarker / July 17

Could Yankees trade for Rockies power-hitting catcher Hunter Goodman?

Adding Goodman would significantly boost the Yankees' catcher situation.

Yankees have made a decision about Francisco Lindor, other Mets stars

Yankees' Aaron Judge names greatest accomplishment of Hall of Fame career

Is Derek Jeter admission about Anthony Volpe a 'red flag'?

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 16

Rockies' Rising Outfield Prospect Takes Another Step Toward the Majors

The Colorado Rockies are looking toward the future. As the 2026 season has continued to disappoint — though not as severely as 2025 — the organization has set its sights on the great beyond.

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The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / July 15

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Colorado Rockies

Heading into the 2026 All-Star Game break, only one team in the National League had fewer than 40 wins: the Colorado Rockies. The good news, though, is that there have been some positives this season despite the 39-59 record.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Predicting Rockies’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is usually somewhat easy to explain. Contending teams looking to make a push for the postseason, or better yet, the World Series, often look to add talent at the deadline.