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Hunter Goodman Shows Again Why He's the Future of the Rockies Franchise

As June nears its end, the Colorado Rockies find themselves at the bottom of the NL West division. That sentence at this point in the season might not shock a ton of people, given how the last three seasons have gone, but the Rockies have played much more entertaining baseball in 2026 than in years prior.

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Rockies' Hunter Goodman brings hot bat to rubber game vs. Twins

Hunter Goodman is not waiting until July 4 to generate some fireworks. The power-hitting catcher will look to stay hot at the plate when his Colorado Rockies take on the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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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?

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

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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 / Field Level Media / June 27

Hunter Goodman's 3 homers power Rockies to victory over Twins

Hunter Goodman hit a career-best three home runs and tallied five RBIs, leading the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in Minneapolis.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Angels Sign Sammy Peralta To Minor League Deal

The Angels added left-hander Sammy Peralta on a minor league deal, the team announced. The reliever was designated for assignment by the Rockies earlier this week.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 27

Rockies Select NCAA Champion Outfielder in Latest MLB Mock Draft

The Colorado Rockies are being penalized a bit in this year's MLB draft, but the Rockies could still end up with a great player. Colorado has drafted in the top 10 in each of the last three drafts.

Warren Schaeffer News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 27

Warren Schaeffer's Subtle Quote After Twins Loss Should Grab Rockies Fans Attention

The Colorado Rockies took two out of three games from the Boston Red Sox earlier this week. It wasn't that they won two games against Boston, but it was how the Rockies won them that opened some eyes.

Erasmo Ramirez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Rockies Release Erasmo Ramirez

The Rockies have released veteran right-hander Erasmo Ramirez, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The well-traveled Ramirez began the season in the Mexican League with los Algodoneros del Unión Laguna.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 27

Rockies Get Another Lesson They Must Learn From in Twins Defeat

You wouldn't want to call the Colorado Rockies' loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, 'a pyrrhic victory', as a loss is still a loss. Still, the way the Rox played in that close contest is a reflection of the fight they have put up all season.

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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 / June 27

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.

Jimmy Herget News / Purple Row / June 27

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.

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

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.

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.

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.

T.J. Rumfield News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 25

Based on the Numbers, the Rockies' TJ Rumfield Has to Be a Rookie of the Year Favorite

The Colorado Rockies may be in last place in the National League West Division as we head towards July, but anyone who knows about baseball knows that this team isn't being built for today.

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.

Chase Dollander News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Rockies Provide Update on Chase Dollander Following Surgery

There's been progress this year, but 2026 looks to be another lost season for the Colorado Rockies. On Tuesday, the team announced that it expects to be without the services of its top young pitcher for the rest of the season.

Mickey Moniak 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

The 'Single-season HR-leaders by team' quiz

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.

Three trade candidates the Yankees should be monitoring

Why Yankees embraced 'chip on our shoulder' mentality ahead of series win vs. Blue Jays

The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15