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Rockies, Braves experiencing what a difference a season makes

The 2026 Colorado Rockies were destined to be better than the 2025 team, and they've lived up to that expectation. Colorado reached 14 wins five weeks earlier than last year's 43-119 squad and is coming off a 4-2 road trip.

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This April wasn’t the cruelest month for Rockies

At the start of every baseball season, hope springs eternal — even for the Colorado Rockies. In recent seasons, that optimism of better play quickly evaporated as the Rockies were practically eliminated from the playoffs by the end of April.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 30

Rockies’ Bid for Historic April Comes Up Short Against Reds

The Colorado Rockies were so close to making history against the Cincinnati Reds but managed to fall just short. If the Rockies had taken down the Reds in the series finale at Great American Ball Park, then they would have finished the month of April with a winning record of 14-13.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30

Reds' historic start continues in series-clinching win over Rockies

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of the best stories in baseball so far this season, and Thursday's 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies helped them achieve some more history in the process.

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Tyler Freeman News / Purple Row / April 30

Reds 6, Rockies 4: Freeman’s early home run not enough to spark Rockies to series win

Missed opportunities at the plate once again spelled doom for the Colorado Rockies as they dropped the rubber match 6-4 to the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 30

Rockies’ Most Under-the-Radar Signing Is Turning Into Their Best Move

The Colorado Rockies have been playing some of their best baseball in what feels like forever, as the rejuvenated roster of youngsters and veterans is bringing respect back to the franchise's name.

Mickey Moniak News / Just Baseball / April 30

Mickey Moniak’s Breakthrough Seems To Have Arrived

Not too long ago, Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak appeared one of the great draft busts of the 21st century. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted the now 27-year-old back in 2016 with the first-overall pick.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 30

Rockies’ Hunter Goodman Is Quietly Becoming the Most Dangerous Catcher in Baseball

The Colorado Rockies have a superstar both behind the plate and in the box. Hunter Goodman put on a show on Wednesday evening against the Cincinnati Reds.

Ezequiel Tovar News / Purple Row / April 30

For Ezequiel Tovar, plate appearances might as well start 0-1

The Colorado Rockies are off to a strong start. The pitching has been surprisingly solid as a whole, and the lineup has seen good performances from Hunter Goodman, Mickey Moniak, and Edouard Julien.

Michael Lorenzen News / Field Level Media / April 30

Rockies turn to Michael Lorenzen in bid for series win vs. Reds

The Cincinnati Reds will face a familiar pitcher on Thursday afternoon when they host the Colorado Rockies in the rubber match of a three-game series. Rockies right-hander Michael Lorenzen (2-2, 5.97 ERA) spent the first seven seasons (2015-21) of his career with the Reds.

MLB News / Purple Row / April 29

Rockies 13, Reds 2: Big hits in the Queen City

It looks like the Colorado Rockies offense just needed an extra day to arrive in the riverside city of Cincinnati. After last night’s two-run affair, the Rockies exploded on offense tonight while largely shutting down the Reds.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / April 29

Hunter Goodman homers twice as Rockies power past Reds

Hunter Goodman went 3-for-4 with two homers, three RBIs and four runs as the visiting Colorado Rockies cooled off the Cincinnati Reds with a 13-2 win on Wednesday.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 29

Antoine Jean relished in the opportunity to play in the World Baseball Classic and represent the Rockies in Spring Breakout

Left-handed pitcher Antoine Jean was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the seventh round of the 2025 MLB Draft out of the University of Houston. He didn’t

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Kyle Freeland News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 29

Rockies Veteran Absorbs Loss in His Return from Injured List Against Reds

Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland returned to the mound on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds after he was activated from the 15-day injured list.

Chase Dollander News / Purple Row / April 29

Chase Dollander’s confidence on the mound reflected in his fastball

For years, the Colorado Rockies have searched for a true ace pitcher: someone with the raw power to blow hitters away while embodying the movement profile, grit, and confidence to succeed at Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Which Hot Rockies Are Worth Monitoring

The Colorado Rockies just swept the New York Mets, and are off to a decent start this season. Not that sweeping the Mets is a major feat right now, but it reminds us to take a closer look.

Kyle Freeland News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Rockies to receive Kyle Freeland boost for Reds clash

Coming off of their sweep of the New York Mets, the Colorado Rockies are now gearing up for a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds. The Rockies will get some pitching reinforcements as that series begins.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Can Chase Dollander Defeat Coors Field?

Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander fired seven scoreless innings to earn a win against the Mets on Sunday. The outing lowered his April ERA to a pristine 1.29.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / April 26

Rockies still searching for direction after three decades

The Colorado Rockies' inaugural season in Major League Baseball was in 1993. While it feels like yesterday to some fans, it has been over thirty years. And in those 30-plus years, one would think that the team would have seen a bit more success than they have.

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Rockies mascot Dinger hilariously shoots his shot with Mrs. Met

The Colorado Rockies sparked a viral moment ahead of their series vs. the New York Mets, as the team’s mascot Dinger turned a playful social media post into a widely followed storyline.

Ryan Feltner News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Rockies Place Ryan Feltner On 15-Day Injured List

The Rockies placed right-hander Ryan Feltner on the 15-day injured list on Friday, and called up left-hander Sammy Peralta from Triple-A in the corresponding move. Feltner is dealing with right ulnar nerve inflammation, which forced him out of his start on Thursday (a 10-8 Rockies loss to the Padres) after two innings of work.

Chase Dollander News / Just Baseball / April 22