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Two Stars' Strikeouts Struggles Directly Coincide With Rockies Losses

Nobody is necessarily surprised that the Colorado Rockies have the fewest wins in baseball in 2026, but the record is so far from the actual truth this season that it is hard to fathom.

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Tyler Freeman, versatility and the cost of never choosing his role

The Rockies love versatility. They collect it. They prioritize it. They build around it — players who can move, adjust, and fill gaps across the roster.

MLB News / Purple Row / April 17

Dodgers 7, Rockies 1: Relentless L.A.

Snow flurries rolled through Coors Field earlier in the day, but once the game began, it was the Los Angeles Dodgers who brought the heat as they defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-1.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 17

Rockies’ Pitching Coach Unintentionally Could Be Starting A New Trend

Being prepared and communicating before a matchup can give one's team an edge over its opponent. The Colorado Rockies' pitching coach, Alon Leichman, tries to do everything in his power to keep his pitchers ready and to give them a plan for what to throw to a specific hitter.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 17

: Rockies vs. Dodgers Four-Game Series at Coors Field

After finally getting back in the win column to wrap up what was a 1-6 road trip, the Colorado Rockies return home to Coors Field, where they hold a 4-2 record thus far in 2026.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Chase Dollander News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 17

Rockies Need to Make This Chase Dollander Decision Now

The Colorado Rockies don’t have the pleasure of waiting any longer. The season has already taken on a familiar view and one that doesn’t bear repeating.

Tanner Gordon News / Purple Row / April 17

Tanner Gordon deserves to be in the Rockies rotation

While there were several surprises on the Opening Day roster for the Rockies in 2026, the biggest — and most disappointing in my opinion — was Tanner Gordon

MLB News / Purple Row / April 17

Rockies 3, Astros 2: Streak No More

The Colorado Rockies entered their series finale in Houston against the Astros needing a win in the worst way. Losers of six straight on the road, the Rockies could have ended their road trip with seven consecutive losses with a daunting match-up against the Los Angeles Dodgers quickly approaching.

Chase Dollander News / Field Level Media / April 16

Chase Dollander's stellar relief work guides Rockies past Astros

Chase Dollander recorded a career-high nine strikeouts out of the bullpen while Hunter Goodman hit his third home run of the series as the visiting Colorado Rockies salvaged the finale of a three-game interleague set against the Houston Astros with a 3-2 win on Thursday.

Kyle Freeland News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 16

Rockies Ace’s Latest Injury Could Cost Him $17 Million in 2027

Kyle Freeland has looked sharp in his first three starts for the Colorado Rockies. For a pitcher that only won five games in each of his last two seasons, a three-game sample with a 1-1 record and a 2.30 ERA looks pretty good.

Kris Bryant News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 16

Rockies Should Release Kris Bryant, But They Can’t Escape the Money

If one looks at the Colorado Rockies’ future, Kris Bryant isn’t a part of it. He’s on the 60-day injured list with lumbar degenerative disk disease. He didn’t participate in spring training.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

T.J. Rumfield News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 16

After Latest Huge Rookie MLB Deals, Should Rockies Extend TJ Rumfield?

This is a dangerous question, but the topic has been circling baseball all season. Four different elite prospects have inked long-term deals with clubs this season, all with less than three weeks of big league experience.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 16

The Rockies’ mixed ABS challenge results

After having spent years experimenting in limited capacities and controlled environments, MLB officially rolled out the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System for the 2026 season.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 15

Astros 3, Rockies 1: Strikeouts swing Rockies to sixth-straight loss

It was a rough night at the plate for the Colorado Rockies as they failed to get their offense rolling once again as the Astros took home a 3-1 victory to win the series and hand the Rockies their sixth-straight loss.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Rockies get 1 pitcher back from injury while losing another to IL

The Colorado Rockies made a notable adjustment to their pitching staff Wednesday, reinstating one starter while placing another on the injured list. The move reflects both opportunity and concern within a rotation still searching for consistency early in the season.

Kyle Freeland News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Rockies Place Kyle Freeland On IL

The Rockies announced today that left-hander Kyle Freeland has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 13th, due to left shoulder inflammation.

Kris Bryant News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Kris Bryant shares revelation from Cubs’ 2016 3-1 World Series comeback

In 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. A lot has changed 10 years since. David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are now retired. Meanwhile, Kris Bryant is with the Colorado Rockies.

Kyle Freeland News / Field Level Media / April 12

Rockies starter Kyle Freeland scratched (shoulder) against Padres

Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland was scratched from his start Sunday at the San Diego Padres because of left posterior shoulder soreness. Freeland, who was 1-1 with a 2.30 earned run average in his first three starts this year, was replaced by right-handed reliever Jimmy Herget.

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / April 10

Rockies C Hunter Goodman (finger) leaves game after hit by pitch

Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman departed Colorado's Thursday road game against the San Diego Padres in the top of the sixth inning after sustaining a cut on his right middle finger when hit by a pitch.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Rockies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Barring an unforeseen turnaround, the Colorado Rockies aren’t expected to compete for a playoff spot in 2026. Instead, the Rockies are focused on developing their young players and building to a bright future.

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

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The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Jose Quintana News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2

Rockies Place Jose Quintana On Injured List

The Rockies announced they’ve placed starter Jose Quintana on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to March 30, meaning he’ll be eligible to return on April 14.