Colorado Rockies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

T.J. Rumfield Ends Two Long Droughts With One Swing for Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have not been playing good baseball. They hadn’t won a game at Coors Field in almost a month. T.J. Rumfield waited even longer to hit another home run.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Gabriel Hughes still in search of first MLB win

The first day of September almost provided a career first for Gabriel Hughes of the Colorado Rockies. Despite allowing just one run, Hughes departed with a lead but failed to claim his first Major League victory in Colorado’s 4-2 win against the Orioles September 1 at Coors Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2

Orioles continue climb at Rockies as Colorado aims to escape 100-loss pace

Should the Baltimore Orioles reach the postseason, they can point to Monday night as a pivotal crossroads. Colton Cowser's homer-stealing catch of Jake McCarthy's blast with two outs in the ninth preserved a 2-1 win over Colorado.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 2

How TJ Rumfield’s Rookie Year Stacks Up to Todd Helton

When Hall of Famer Todd Helton retired after 17 seasons with the Colorado Rockies, the carousel of replacements at first base has made for a grueling search to fill his position.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2

Rockies beat Orioles, end franchise-record 10-game home losing streak

TJ Rumfield homered in the seventh inning to break a tie and the Colorado Rockies beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 in Denver on Tuesday night. Adael Amador also went deep and singled and Jake McCarthy and Brett Sullivan had two hits each for Colorado (53-86), which snapped a franchise-worst 10-game home losing streak.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 2

Rockies stop their Coors Field skid and defeat the Orioles 4-2

If there was any team that needed a win — really, really needed a win — it was the Colorado Rockies. Their odds of avoiding another 100-loss season were sagging by the day, and they were drowning after their 10th consecutive loss at Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 1

Coors Field Clubhouse Manager is Colorado Rockies' Unsung Hero

For many years, the Colorado Rockies have been used to seeing a lot of things around their purple and black clubhouse. There are the usual chairs, lockers, and equipment, along with each player's own personalized locker room.

Tanner Gordon News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 1

Tanner Gordon Misses Out on Win as Rockies’ Offense Struggles

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon didn't get enough run support from his team. One of the most luckiest moments for any pitcher is to not earn a victory after pitching a solid game.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 1

Stu Flesland III Is Forcing His Way Onto the Rockies’ Radar

Somewhere between two emergency call-ups to Triple-A, a disaster day in Albuquerque, and a six-week stint on the injured list, Stu Flesland III put together one of the best seasons of any pitcher in the Colorado Rockies’ minor league system.

Willi Castro News / Purple Row / September 1

Will Castro is a Swiss Army knife for the Rockies

When mulling what position Willi Castro plays for the Colorado Rockies, perhaps there is a better question to ask. Just what position does the 29-year-old switch hitter not play?

Gabriel Hughes News / Field Level Media / September 1

Rockies turn to Gabriel Hughes in bid for elusive home win in rematch vs. Orioles

The Colorado Rockies have dropped a franchise-record 10 games in a row at home and are on pace to lose 100 games for a fourth consecutive season. There are reasons for optimism, however.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 1

Struggling Rockies Must Stop Slide in September to Set Stage for Next Season

It's been business as usual in the brewery state of Colorado, but whats bubbling up should be fully birthed by now. Denver's local hardballers seemed ready to brawl with baseball's best at one point this season, but lately, they have barely been getting off the barstool.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 1

Rockies bullpen coach Matt Buschman is learning about pitching at elevation — and looking to the future

As it turns out, 2026 has been a surprisingly strong year for the Colorado Rockies bullpen. Through August 29th, Rockies relievers have been worth 3.0 fWAR, which is 15th in MLB.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

White Sox Acquire Jake Cave

The Rays have traded outfielder Jake Cave to the White Sox for cash, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He was with Tampa on a minor league deal.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31

New White Sox OF Tommy Pham has been an exceptional postseason player

Pham, whom the Chicago White Sox acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, has been exceptional in the postseason throughout his career.

White Sox acquire outfielder Tommy Pham from Phillies

Astros, White Sox open 4-game series between division leaders

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Rockies player benched for flipping off opposing fans

A Colorado Rockies player will be sitting on the bench for a few days after losing his cool toward opposing fans. Rockies outfielder Cole Carrigg was caught on camera flipping off Atlanta Braves fans during Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.

Ryan Feltner News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Why Ryan Feltner Was Scratched Ahead of Saturday's Start

Just hours before the Colorado Rockies‘ game on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, scheduled starter Ryan Feltner was scratched, while Zach Agnos was named the new starter.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27

Blue Jays get much-needed insurance with low-risk Michael Lorenzen signing

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal.

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / August 25

2026 MLB Draft Review: Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies went college-heavy in the 2026 MLB Draft, although that strategy partially allowed the club to grab and sign two notable high schoolers.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / August 25

Colorado Rockies Unveil Bronze Statue of Larry Walker: 'I Don’t Deserve That'

DENVER — While it was fitting that the first player statue at Coors Field would go to the first Colorado Rockies player enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Larry Walker is the last person to talk about his legendary career.

Kyle Freeland News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Rockies Replace Kyle Freeland After Disappointing Injury News

The Colorado Rockies placed veteran left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list with cervical radiculopathy ahead of their series against the Washington Nationals.

Mason Adams News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Rockies To Select Mason Adams, Blake Adams

The Rockies are planning to select the contracts of right-handers Mason Adams and Blake Adams from Triple-A Albuquerque, as first reported by Thomas Harding of MLB.com.

Colorado Rockies News / EssentiallySports / August 24

Larry Walker’s Legacy Gets Permanent Tribute as Rockies Unveil Statue at Coors Field

The MLB journey that began in 1989 with the Montreal Expos has finally been immortalized. The 22-year-old went 1-for-1 with three walks and two runs scored, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances during Montreal’s 4-2 victory.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues incredible run at Coors Field with two-HR game

After a rough few weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers were looking for a jolt to kick off a short road trip. Shohei Ohtani gave them not just one, but two at Coors Field on Monday night.

Dave Roberts sets condition where he would be 'disappointed' in Dodgers

Fans boo Dodgers' Kyle Tucker amid defensive mishap, offensive struggles

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

The 'Most HRs in one World Series' quiz