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Rockies' Top Prospect Ethan Holliday Lands Major Off-Field Opportunity

Ethan Holliday is on the verge of becoming a star, even though he's out for the remainder of the season with an injury. The Colorado Rockies' first-round pick in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft (fourth overall), the 19-year-old shortstop has entered the pro ranks as a legacy.

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Mets Select, Option Jefry Yan

The Mets announced that they have selected left-hander Jefry Yan to their 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. That usually indicates the player had some kind of opt-out or upward mobility clause in his contract.

Charlie Condon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 2

Charlie Condon's June Surge Is Impossible for Rockies to Ignore

The Colorado Rockies' top prospect is doing everything that’s been asked of him, and it would be a shock if the Rockies don’t call him up in the second half of the season. Condon is one of the best prospects in the franchise.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / July 2

Contextualizing the Rockies trade deadline motivations

With the August 3, 2026, trade deadline fast approaching, it will soon be challenging to follow the flurry of rumors and transactions as they unfold across the league.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 2

Marlins attempt to recapture June success in series finale vs. Rockies

Mickey Moniak is beginning to perform like a No. 1 overall draft pick again. Moniak will try to keep his latest hot streak going for the Colorado Rockies when they oppose the Miami Marlins in the finale of a four-game series on Thursday afternoon in Denver.

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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.

Mickey Moniak News / Field Level Media / July 1

Mickey Moniak falls single shy of cycle as Rockies top Marlins

Mickey Moniak doubled, tripled and homered for the Colorado Rockies in a 6-3 win over the Miami Marlins in the third game of the four-game series on Wednesday evening in Denver.

MLB News / NBC Sports / July 1

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Rockies To DFA John Brebbia, Promote Gabriel Hughes For MLB Debut

The Rockies are planning to designate John Brebbia for assignment, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. In his place, they are calling up fellow right-hander Gabriel Hughes.

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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 / July 1

Rockies' Former Top 10 Pick Can Be Valuable as a Starter or Reliever

For some around baseball circles, a player who can capably fill multiple roles is often viewed like a Swiss Army Knife. Depending on the situation, they can be utilized as a chameleon that can literally change its colors on the spot.

John Brebbia News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 1

Rockies Made the Right Call on John Brebbia the First Time

Even though everyone knows the Colorado Rockies are not a contender, and even though everyone completely understands that they may have yet another 100-plus losing season, there is still reason to question things.

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MLB News / Purple Row / July 1

Marlins soundly trounce the Rockies, 14-3

In their second contest with the Miami Marlins, the Colorado Rockies had hoped to even the score after dropping the series opener. However, a persistent Marlins offense coupled with effective pitching left the Rockies mostly empty handed with catcher Brett Sullivan pitching the final 1.2 innings.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 30

Rockies Showing More Progress Than Their Harsh Midseason Grade Suggests

When the Colorado Rockies hired new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta last winter, it signaled a change and restart for an organization that was coming off a third straight 100-loss season.

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The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?

T.J. Rumfield News / Field Level Media / June 30

TJ Rumfield, Rockies aim to cool off Marlins

Hunter Goodman grabbed the headlines with a three-homer day at Minnesota on Saturday, and the well-earned attention overshadowed what his Colorado teammate is doing.

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 / 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

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.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15