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Red Sox, Andrew Knizner Agree To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Andrew Knizner, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Knizner, a client of CAA, was with the Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate but was released late last week after triggering an opt-out clause.

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Rockies plan for P Sean Sullivan to start vs. Red Sox after brief illness, rough outing

Sean Sullivan's major league debut with the Colorado Rockies was cut short because of an illness, and his second game wasn't a cure for him. Left-hander Sullivan (0-1, 10.29 ERA) undoubtedly hopes his home debut goes better when the Rockies face the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night in Denver.

Mickey Moniak News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 23

Mickey Moniak’s Return Only Beginning of Rockies Outfield Shuffle

Getting Mickey Moniak back was only the beginning for the Colorado Rockies. Next up should be Jordan Beck and Brenton Doyle. During his media scrum with beat writers on Monday, Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said that both Beck and Doyle were headed to minor league affiliates to begin rehab assignments.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 23

Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes discusses pitching, the draft, and promotions

On Monday, Colorado Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes met with media to answer questions. Below are a few takeaways from that conversation, which has been lightly edited for clarity.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Purple Row / June 23

Stairway to Heaven indeed as Jake McCarthy hits walk-off triple to best Boston 3-2

Two pitches after Jake McCarthy’s walk-up Led Zeppelin song rang through the speakers at Coors Field, the Rockies outfielder drilled a triple down the third base line to empty the formerly loaded bases and walk-off the Red Sox on Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Jake McCarthy News / Field Level Media / June 22

Jake McCarthy's 3-run triple gives Rockies walk-off win over Red Sox

Jake McCarthy hit a walk-off three-run triple in the ninth inning, giving the Colorado Rockies a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox in Denver on Monday. Colorado was held down by Boston rookie Jake Bennett for six innings and squandered a potential rally in the eighth but came through against Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman (0-3) in the ninth.

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 / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 22

Rockies Just Got Their Best Bat Back. Here’s the Catch.

The Colorado Rockies announced a pair of outfield roster moves on Monday, with some hopefully very positive news for the organization that continues to struggle.

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.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 22

Three Takeaways From the Rockies' Wild Series Win Over Pittsburgh

The Rockies' rookie first baseman continued to impress over the weekend. Rumfield hit two more home runs and drove in at least one run in every game, accounting for five total over the three games.

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 22

Rockies Boss Warren Schaeffer Backs up TJ Rumfield's Strong NL ROY Case

The Colorado Rockies may not be contending for a playoff spot this season, but that doesn't mean the year is a complete loss. A small, seemingly insignificant

Tomoyuki Sugano News / Purple Row / June 22

Yuto Sakurai reflects on his career as an interpreter for Japanese MLB players

Whenever Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (菅野智之) pitches or speaks to the media, you may notice the man who flanks him. This is Yuto Sakurai, who has served as Sugano’s interpreter for the last two years. However, before Sakuari worked for Sugano, he had other roles that shaped how he approaches his current work.

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MLB News / Purple Row / June 21

Rockies can’t finish the sweep, lose to Pirates 8-6

Coming into Sunday’s afternoon game with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Colorado Rockies were looking to finish the sweep after Friday and Saturday night wins in games that had, well, stressful conclusions.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Rockies Select John Brebbia, Designate Sammy Peralta

The Rockies announced three roster moves on Sunday, including the selection of John Brebbia‘s contract from Triple-A Albuquerque. (MLB.com’s Thomas Harding

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / June 21

Jake McCarthy, Tomoyuki Sugano help Rockies eke out win vs. Pirates

Jake McCarthy hit an inside-the-park home run and also doubled, Tomoyuki Sugano tossed six strong innings to outduel Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Colorado Rockies survived a chaotic ninth inning to beat the Pirates 2-1 in Denver on Saturday night.

Andrew Knizner News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19

Rockies Release Andrew Knizner

The Rockies have released catcher Andrew Knizner, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been performing well, so it’s possible he triggered an opt-out.

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

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026 season

Not many hitters were hotter than Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong at the plate entering Monday.

Reds dominate on both sides of the plate in lopsided win over Mets

Cardinals' Dustin May hits milestones in complete-game shutout win

Braves to shut Spencer Strider down for a month

Braves receive great news on Drake Baldwin despite losing Strider

Dodgers' Mookie Betts earning All-Star votes despite struggles

Trea Turner's struggles for the Phillies have been surprising

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 14

Rockies shatter franchise record after lighting up A’s in Las Vegas

While things haven’t gone well for the Colorado Rockies in 2026, Sunday’s matchup against the Athletics told a different story. Willi Castro and company mashed their way to a 23-9 victory.

Colorado Rockies News / Total Pro Sports / June 10

Colorado Rockies Manager Frustrated by Waves of Opposing Fans at Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies finally snapped a rough stretch with a much-needed win, but the conversation after the game wasn’t just about the scoreboard. Instead, it shifted to something happening off the field at Coors Field.

Cole Carrigg News / Just Baseball / June 10

Cole Carrigg triples in big league debut with Colorado – 'He plays with his hair on fire'

DENVER – Since getting drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 2023, Cole Carrigg has often been described as playing with his hair on fire. On Tuesday it was on full display during his Major League debut.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / June 6

Rockies Notebook: Sterlin Thompson, Michael Lorenzen and Mounting Injuries

DENVER, Colo. — With 12 players on the IL, the injury bug hasn’t bitten the Colorado Rockies so much as it has feasted on them. Manager Warren Schaeffer addressed the health of some of his most important players, only to have one more get added to the IL shortly before the first pitch of a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers.