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Rockies Waste Early Chances Against Nationals Before Game Unravels

The Colorado Rockies’ 8-0 loss to the Washington Nationals looked like a blowout in the box score, but the game was decided well before Washington created separation.

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Jake McCarthy Has Become Rockies' Most Valuable Trade Chip

The Colorado Rockies need all the help they can get. For the better part of the last two seasons, that help has been hard to come by. But this year, outfielder Jake McCarthy has unexpectedly emerged as one of the brightest spots on an otherwise bleak roster — Mickey Moniak and Hunter Goodman notwithstanding.

Gabriel Hughes News / Purple Row / July 22

Gabriel Hughes impresses again, but the Rockies suffer an 8-0 shutout by the Nationals

A game that started as a pitcher’s duel devolved into a crushing loss as the Colorado Rockies dropped the series finale 8-0 to the Washington Nationals.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Rockies Getting Interest In Various Players

The Rockies are fielding interest in various players on their roster. Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report that the club is getting calls on Kyle Freeland, Michael Lorenzen and Tomoyuki Sugano, who are all impending free agent starting pitchers, as well as controllable position players Mickey Moniak, Jake McCarthy and Willi Castro.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

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The 'MLB Playoff strikeout-leaders' quiz

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 22

Rockies Outlast Nationals Behind Hunter Goodman’s Late Blast

The Colorado Rockies needed their offense to carry them Tuesday night, and Hunter Goodman delivered the final response. Goodman hit a go-ahead solo home run with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting Colorado to an 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals at Coors Field.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 22

3 Rockies Matchups That Matter in Lineup Against Nationals, Cade Cavalli

Hunter Goodman means everything to the Colorado Rockies at the moment. That is not an exaggeration. His go-ahead solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals sealed a thrilling 8-7 victory.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 22

Rockies Reportedly Open for Business Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

It’s almost time for a summer garage sale for the Colorado Rockies. After yet another disappointing season — though it’s hard to call this year’s "improvement" a disappointment following the absolute disaster that was 2025 — the Rockies are ready to reload for the future by selling off some of their assets.

Tomoyuki Sugano News / Purple Row / July 22

There’s just something special about Tomoyuki Sugano

When the Colorado Rockies signed Tomoyuki Sugano (菅野智之) for $5.1 million back in February, the move came with some concern and ridicule. After all, Sugano led the American League in home runs allowed in 2025 and was now going to call Coors Field his home.

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / July 22

Hunter Goodman's late HR lifts Rockies over Nationals

Hunter Goodman hit a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies over the Washington Nationals 8-7 in Denver on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 21

Yankees face key hurdle in Hunter Goodman trade

Adding a right-handed catcher to the mix should be GM Brian Cashman's No. 1 priority.

Hunter Goodman joins rare Rockies company with three-HR performance

Rockies' Hunter Goodman enhances trade value with historic three-HR game

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

Jackson Cox News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 21

Rockies Pitching Prospect Jackson Cox Finding Rhythm at Double-A Hartford

Over the past couple of seasons, the Colorado Rockies have jump-started the careers of their best young prospects, and their growth has begun to show. While the team's spot in the standings isn't great today, there's plenty of hope on the horizon with the talent the team has at every level of its farm system.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Purple Row / July 20

Washington’s 3 HRs best Rockies in a 6-3 loss on a hot night at Coors Field

The Nationals entered the day tied with the New York Yankees with MLB-leading 144 home runs. They hit three against the Rockies on Monday, helping Washington earn a victory and pass New York atop the HR team standings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20

Washington gets to Kyle Freeland early, takes down Rockies

CJ Abrams homered for the second straight game, one of three home runs for Washington, and the Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 in Denver on Monday night.

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Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 20

The Case For and Against the Rockies Trading Hunter Goodman

The trade deadline is almost here, which means the Colorado Rockies are on the clock. With one of the worst records in baseball, it's expected that the team will sell pieces on Aug.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20

Reports: Dodgers acquire RHP Seth Halvorsen from Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to acquire right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen in a trade with the Colorado Rockies, multiple outlets reported Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

Rockies' Hunter Goodman enhances trade value with historic three-HR game

Indicative of the Colorado Rockies' 2026 season, a player made franchise history in a loss. And even more importantly, showcased himself ahead of MLB's Aug. 3 trade deadline.

Reds homer 4 times to clinch series win over Rockies

Hunter Goodman joins rare Rockies company with three-HR performance

Reds had an embarrassing mishap with Chase Burns’ new contract

The 'N.L. home run leaders since 1994' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / July 19

Colorado opens second half refreshed and refocused on avoiding 100 losses

DENVER – Next to the great reset of a new year, the All-Star break always provides a terrific timeout for players and coaches alike to recharge and prepare for the final slog of the 162-game marathon.

Tomoyuki Sugano News / EasySportz / July 18

Sugano Returns to Pitch Rockies Past Reds

Tomoyuki Sugano has officially resumed his role on the mound for the Colorado Rockies. The veteran right-hander made his return from the injured list to start against the Cincinnati Reds.

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / July 15

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Colorado Rockies

Heading into the 2026 All-Star Game break, only one team in the National League had fewer than 40 wins: the Colorado Rockies. The good news, though, is that there have been some positives this season despite the 39-59 record.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Predicting Rockies’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is usually somewhat easy to explain. Contending teams looking to make a push for the postseason, or better yet, the World Series, often look to add talent at the deadline.