Colorado Rockies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kyle Freeland News / Field Level Media / September 21

D-backs face Kyle Freeland, Rockies with postseason on the line

The Colorado Rockies didn't end the postseason hopes of the Seattle Mariners over the weekend, but they could help eliminate the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks when the teams open a three-game series Tuesday night in Denver.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 21

5 things to watch for in Rockies final Coors Field series of 2026

After a promising start to the season (remember when the Rockies went 13-14 in April?), the Rockies are one loss away from their fifth straight 100-plus-loss season.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 21

Thompson and Condon and Ritter, oh my!

The Albuquerque Isotopes finished their 2026 campaign on Sunday with a 14-7 loss to the Salt Lake Bees (LA Angels). But three Isotopes hit home runs in the one-touchdown loss: Sterlin Thompson (No.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Tomoyuki Sugano News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 21

Rockies Tomoyuki Sugano Doesn't Hide Frustration After Sunday Start Against Mariners

Just one loss away from a fourth straight 100-loss season, the Colorado Rockies are stumbling down the stretch to close out the 2026 season. Manager Warren

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 21

TJ Rumfield & Gabriel Hughes reflect on their rookie seasons

Gabriel Hughes and TJ Rumfield are two very different players. Hughes was drafted by the Rockies in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft and has worked his way up through their minor league system.

T.J. Rumfield News / Purple Row / September 21

Rockies Reacts Results: Fans believe TJ Rumfield will finish with 76-80 walks in 2026

TJ Rumfield has had a remarkable rookie season. One of the many remarkable things about it is that he not only broke Dexter Fowler’s rookie walk record set in 2009 (67), but he absolutely smashed it with six games to go.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 20

Rockies' Hunter Goodman Has Six Games Left to Hit Remarkable Feat

The Colorado Rockies are going to finish last in the National League West division and miss the postseason again. But there is something to smile about for the Rockies and Rockies fans despite their season not going to plan.

MLB News / Purple Row / September 20

Rockies offense falls short as they lose to the Mariners 2-1

The 2026 Colorado Rockies have struggled, among other things, to win rubber matches. They are 6-14 when trying to win a series this year, but 3-1 in their last four, which suggested improvement and possibility.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 20

Rockies Veteran Outfielder Quietly Putting Up Best Season of His Career

When a team comes within inches of the worst record in MLB history, it is unrealistic to expect a 50-game turnaround in one offseason. Still, the Colorado Rockies have turned things around, as shown by a near-20-game difference when they hit their 95th loss of the year.

Gabriel Hughes News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 20

Gabriel Hughes' Demotion is Not a Punishment

The Colorado Rockies made a roster move on Saturday ahead of their game against the Seattle Mariners, sending Gabriel Hughes back to Triple-A Albuquerque.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Ezequiel Tovar News / Just Baseball / September 20

The Rockies Have an Ezequiel Tovar Problem on Their Hands

The 2026 campaign hasn’t been a pretty one for the Colorado Rockies, who are (un)comfortably stuck in a multi-year rebuild. It’s true that as a whole,

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Rockies score 4 times in seventh to rally past Mariners

Cole Carrigg delivered a go-ahead two-run single in a four-run seventh inning as the Colorado Rockies edged the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Saturday night in Denver.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

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Jose Quintana News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Rockies Reinstate Jose Quintana, Designate Vimael Machín For Assignment

The Rockies announced that they have reinstated left-hander Jose Quintana from the 60-day injured list and designated infielder Vimael Machín for assignment.

Colorado Rockies News / TV Insider / September 11

‘Beyond the Bayou’: Jep & Jessica Robertson Make Major Life Decision

Jep and Jessica Robertson are enjoying their new Texas surroundings more and more on Beyond the Bayou . During the September 10 episode, Jessica spoke about the possibility of having their own ranch.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Anthony Volpe makes big admission after return to Yankees, win over Rockies

For the first time since Aug. 1, New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe took swings in an MLB contest during Thursday's home game against the Colorado Rockies.

Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout

MLB roundup: Anthony Volpe returns with grand slam as Yankees roll

Why this return to Yankees is 'special' for Anthony Volpe

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

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 9

Why Judge wasn't 'happy' about return to Yankees for win over Rockies

Why Aaron Judge wasn't 'happy' about return to Yankees for win over Rockies

For the first time since May 31, the Yankees slugger and captain was in an MLB lineup for Tuesday night's home game against the Colorado Rockies.

Fernando Cruz says 'supernatural' gift may allow him to pitch again for Yankees in 2026

The 'MLB 1-home run, 2-walk games' quiz

Hunter Goodman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

Rockies' Hunter Goodman has the stupidest blunder of the season

Hunter Goodman was somewhere on Jupiter during Tuesday’s game. The Colorado Rockies catcher Goodman committed the absolute stupidest blunder of the year against the New York Yankees on Tuesday.

Colorado Rockies News / EasySportz / September 6

Rockies Become First MLB Team Eliminated From Playoff Contention

The Colorado Rockies’ 2026 season has officially come to an end — at least when it comes to the postseason. The Rockies have become the first team in Major League Baseball eliminated from playoff contention, bringing another difficult season in Denver to a close.

Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6

Doug Eddings tried to blame Rockies player for tilted hat controversy

Umpire Doug Eddings seemingly tried to blame a Colorado Rockies player for sparking a controversy over St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon’s hat.

Hunter Goodman News / Yardbarker / September 6

Cardinals' hat drama with umpire takes new surprising turn

One day later, the drama surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals and umpire Doug Eddings didn't cool down at Coors Field.

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip in Friday’s game

Cardinals respond to umpire’s bizarre reaction

Tyler Freeman News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Rockies Outright Tyler Freeman

The Rockies have officially announced Willi Castro’s placement on the 10-day IL and Vimael Machin’s contract selection, which were both reported earlier

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Rockies Select Vimael Machin, Place Willi Castro On 10-Day Injured List

5:20PM: Machin’s contract selection has been officially announced, and Castro was placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to September 2) due to what the team termed as left heel inflammation. To create a 40-man roster spot, Tyler Freeman was outrighted to Triple-A (more on this transaction here).

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31