Colorado Rockies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Can Rockies Find Winning Ways at Coors Again This Season?

People were already throwing dirt on the grave. The Rockies were 0-3 with a pending trip to Toronto on deck. Another long season incoming. Well, nine games later, the Rockies are 6-6 coming off a 4-2 homestand with a sweep of the Houston Astros.

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Colorado Rockies 2026 walk-up songs

If you’ve ever been to a game at Coors Field and wondered what that’s song, say, Willi Castro is walking up to, and the clip is too short to Shazam, Reader, I am here to answer your questions.

Kyle Freeland News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 9

Quick Glance at Huge Improvements by Rockies Starting Pitcher Kyle Freeland

It is becoming nearly unfathomable that there are so many positive statements that can be made about the Colorado Rockies this season. Yes, it is very early into 2026, but Colorado is .500, and that never even happened in 2025.

Antonio Senzatela News / Purple Row / April 9

Senzatela is thriving in the bullpen

If you had asked me a month ago how Antonio Senzatela’s 2026 would end up I would have said he had a good chance of being designated for assignment by midseason.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 8

Rockies Achieve Early Milestone That Eluded Them in 2025

For once in who knows how long, it is a good day to be a Colorado Rockies fan. The Rockies now sit at .500, 12 games into the season, after a more than impressive sweep of the Houston Astros.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

Rockies earn rare series sweep of Astros in Denver

Hunter Goodman homered, Ezequiel Tovar, Troy Johnston and Edouard Julien had two hits apiece, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 9-1 in Denver on Wednesday.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 8

Rockies’ Home Attendance Numbers Causes Major Surprise

The Colorado Rockies are having a difficult time filling up seats at Coors Field. It comes as a surprise that the Rockies are already expecting poor attendance numbers at home, and it’s only the first month of the season. Colorado is 5-6 this season, 3-2 at home, 2-4 on the road.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8

Astros hit with bad news as two starters exit loss to Rockies

Injury-plagued Astros hit with more bad news as two starters exit loss to Rockies

The hits keep coming to the Houston Astros.

Rockies earn rare series sweep of Astros in Denver

Astros ace's injury will test team's red-hot offense

Which MLB hot starts can last?

Five things to watch in MLB this week

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 8

Rockies Beat Astros to Achieve Feat Not Reached Until June Last Season

The Colorado Rockies have started their 2026 campaign way better than they did their 2025 campaign. With new faces in the clubhouse, a new will to win has arisen for the Rockies, as they continue to climb the standings in the NL West.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

After winning first series against Astros since 2021, Rockies go for sweep

Kyle Freeland became the first Rockies starter to pitch into the seventh inning this season in Colorado's 5-1 win over Houston on Tuesday night. Michael Lorenzen has a chance to make it two straight when he takes the mound against the Astros on Wednesday afternoon in Denver.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 8

The aggressive nature of the Rockies offense

Old habits die hard. A major issue for the Colorado Rockies during their seven-season losing streak has been the offense. In particular, especially over the last three seasons, poor plate discipline has hindered the team that has been largely defined by an overabundance of strikeouts.