Colorado Rockies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rockies Have Reason to Be Concerned About Mickey Moniak’s Second Half

Things are starting to go off the rails for the Colorado Rockies, dropping seven in a row and trying to stay clear of another 100+ loss season. With 55 wins heading into Monday's battle against the San Diego Padres, the Rockies have to take care of business one game at a time.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Troy Johnston reflects on his first full season in the big leagues

Good morning, Purple Rowers! As a reminder, we are doing some experimenting with our morning article lineups over the next few days. Earlier this morning, you read Scaling the Rocks, which features news and links from both the Rockies as well as around baseball.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 13

One Player You Can Already Pencil Into Rockies' 2027 Opening Day Lineup

When a team is rebuilding and trying to find their footing, it is typically quite ugly. Losses continue to pile up, and it is hard to string together wins; that has been the fate of the Colorado Rockies in recent years.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 13

Hunter Goodman Is Climbing Rockies Single-Season Home Run Rankings

Hunter Goodman hit his 38th home run of the season against the Detroit Tigers, a three-run shot that gave Colorado a 3-0 lead. It was his 23rd home run away from Coors Field this season, moving him alone into second place for the most road homers in a single season in Rockies history.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Gabriel Hughes News / Field Level Media / September 13

Rockies' Gabriel Hughes seeks elusive first win in matchup vs. Tigers

Colorado Rockies rookie right-hander Gabriel Hughes possesses an ugly stat line, but he showed his potential in his last start. Hughes will try to build off that effort in the finale of a three-game road series against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.

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.

Mason Adams News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 12

Why Mason Adams Could Be Key Part of Rockies' 2027 Rotation

The Colorado Rockies dropped their opening game of their three-game set with the Detroit Tigers on Friday night 6-2. But despite the loss, there was a silver lining to come out of the game especially when it comes to manager Warren Schaeffer and the coaching staff.

Warren Schaeffer News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 11

Rockies Warren Schaeffer Drops Truth Bomb After Being Swept By Yankees

After a 10-3 loss to the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Thursday, the Colorado Rockies were swept out of New York and jumped on a plane for the short flight to Detroit at 55-91.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 11

Rockies Get Encouraging News on Kyle Freeland, Jose Quintana

Colorado Rockies are hoping to get two of their starters, Kyle Freeland and Jose Quintana, back before the season ends. It wouldn't make much sense to

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

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 10

Rockies Hunter Goodman Still Campaigning As Best Power in Baseball

Almost everyone with internet access knows about the Colorado Rockies' struggles this past season, which took a low-lighted turn in the past few days when they became the first team in baseball to be officially eliminated from the playoffs.

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.

MLB 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.

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

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Kyle Karros News / Field Level Media / September 7

Rockies activate 3B Kyle Karros after 2nd concussion IL stint

The Colorado Rockies activated third baseman Kyle Karros from his second stint on the 10-day concussion injured list on Monday, ahead of Tuesday's road series opener at the New York Yankees.

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 / TWSN / September 6

Colorado Rockies Becoming MLB’s First Eliminated Team Is Deceptively Encouraging

The Colorado Rockies have officially become the first MLB team eliminated from postseason contention. The elimination came after Colorado lost 10-8 to the St.

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.

MLB 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 / September 5

Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

Home plate umpire Doug Eddings did the one thing nobody wants to see in professional sports on Friday night in the St. Louis Cardinals-Colorado Rockies game.

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

Tensions simmering ahead of Orioles' rematch with Red Sox

Pirates' Luke Weaver reveals bizarre issue that may be limiting his performance

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 2

2026 MLB Draft Review: Cincinnati Reds

Thanks to two second-round picks, the Reds had more money to play with and the opportunity to add some premium talent in the 2026 MLB Draft. Cincinnati’s haul included three impressive middle infielders, plus pitchers with upside.

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.

Michael Lorenzen 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

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.