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Colorado Rockies’ Biggest Highlights From an Eventful June

As the month comes to its conclusion, the Colorado Rockies have many memorable games that feature outstanding offensive performances and comebacks. It was the first game of the series in a new month—a game where it wasn't pretty for the most part for the Rockies.

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Sorry, St. Louis, but Tarps Off happened at Coors Field first — and the fans and players love it

“I think that we started it, and St. Louis is getting all the credit.” That’s Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak weighing in on the recent Tarps Off trend sweeping Major League Baseball.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 30

Bullpen blows it as Rockies fall to Marlins 10-7

Hunter Goodman hit his 26th homer of the season, setting the new all-time Rockies record for most homers before July 1, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a brutal outing from the Colorado bullpen as the Rockies dropped the first game of the series to the Marlins on Monday night.

Sandy Alcantara News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 29

Rockies Post Lineup for Monday's Series Opener Against Sandy Alcantara

The Colorado Rockies lost two out of three to the Minnesota Twins over the weekend in Minneapolis. Now they get to be at home at Coors Field to face a hot Miami Marlins team.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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Colorado Rockies News / ESPN / June 29

Free agent pickups: Take advantage of the Rockies'...

The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 29

Who Stays and Who To Trade: The Rockies Outfield Situation

It sounds odd to say, but the Colorado Rockies having to place five outfielders on the IL at the same time earlier this month may have been one of the best things to happen to them.

Hunter Goodman News / Purple Row / June 29

Making an All-Star case for Hunter Goodman

In mid-May, I made an All-Star case for Mickey Moniak. On June 1, I made an All-Star case for Antonio Senzatela. With All-Star voting closing on Thursday, it’s time to make the case for Hunter Goodman making his second-straight All-Star game.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 28

Rockies Have Star in the Making in 20-Year-Old Outfield Prospect

For many young players in the modern era, their intelligence and ability are sometimes faster than their age might suggest. Blessed with an acumen for excellence on the diamond, their bodies often have to catch up with their baseball brilliance before they can truly blossom.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 28

Rockies strike out 14 times in 3-2 loss to the Twins

After late-inning shenanigans in many of the Rockies’ recent games, the Colorado Rockies came into their Sunday afternoon rubber match against the Minnesota Twins looking for another series win.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 28

Rockies Slugger Hunter Goodman Joins Legendary Company After Home Run Binge

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman made history with his first career three-homer game in Saturday night's win over the Minnesota Twins. Goodman drove

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / June 28

Rockies' Hunter Goodman brings hot bat to rubber game vs. Twins

Hunter Goodman is not waiting until July 4 to generate some fireworks. The power-hitting catcher will look to stay hot at the plate when his Colorado Rockies take on the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

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The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / June 27

Hunter Goodman's 3 homers power Rockies to victory over Twins

Hunter Goodman hit a career-best three home runs and tallied five RBIs, leading the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in Minneapolis.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Angels Sign Sammy Peralta To Minor League Deal

The Angels added left-hander Sammy Peralta on a minor league deal, the team announced. The reliever was designated for assignment by the Rockies earlier this week.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / June 27

Rockies Select NCAA Champion Outfielder in Latest MLB Mock Draft

The Colorado Rockies are being penalized a bit in this year's MLB draft, but the Rockies could still end up with a great player. Colorado has drafted in the top 10 in each of the last three drafts.

Erasmo Ramirez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Rockies Release Erasmo Ramirez

The Rockies have released veteran right-hander Erasmo Ramirez, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The well-traveled Ramirez began the season in the Mexican League with los Algodoneros del Unión Laguna.

Sammy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Rockies Outright Sammy Peralta

Rockies southpaw Sammy Peralta cleared waivers following his recent DFA and has been assigned outright to their Triple-A affiliate in Albuquerque, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 25

Rockies find first-half success with aggressive baserunning and pitch suggesting

DENVER – It’s the halfway point for the Colorado Rockies and a projection of 98 losses this season is not exactly a bad thing. At 32-49 following Wednesday’s 8-6 win over the Boston Red Sox, Colorado feels worlds apart from the team who lost 119 games in 2025.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / June 24

Rockies place RHP Jaden Hill (shoulder) on injured list

The Rockies placed right-hander Jaden Hill on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder tendonitis. Colorado recalled right-hander Seth Halvorsen from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding transaction.

Chase Dollander News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Rockies Provide Update on Chase Dollander Following Surgery

There's been progress this year, but 2026 looks to be another lost season for the Colorado Rockies. On Tuesday, the team announced that it expects to be without the services of its top young pitcher for the rest of the season.

Mickey Moniak News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Rockies Activate Mickey Moniak from IL, Option Outfield Prospect

Reinforcements are beginning to arrive for the Colorado Rockies. Prior to Monday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, the Rockies announced that they reinstated outfielder Mickey Moniak from the 10-day injured list.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Ex-8th overall pick retires from Rockies organization before debut

If the Colorado Rockies are going to get back into contention, they need a number of their top prospects to pan out at the major league level. But one of those potential options has now hung up his cleats.

T.J. Rumfield News / Just Baseball / June 21

TJ Rumfield makes early case for a Gold Glove and Rookie of the Year with the Rockies

DENVER — An afterthought with the New York Yankees in 2025, first baseman TJ Rumfield is a candidate for National League Rookie of the Year Award and the Rawlings Gold Glove Award with the Colorado Rockies in 2026.

Hunter Goodman News / Yardbarker / June 18

Rockies’ Hunter Goodman deserving of All-Star consideration

The most recent tally of All-Star voting shows Goodman is being overlooked.

Yankees could trade for All-Star catcher amid Austin Wells concerns

The 'Single-season HR-leaders by team' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Rockies No. 2 Prospect Continues to Dominate at Triple-A

Not much has gone right for the Colorado Rockies this season. Heading into Thursday, the Rockies own the worst record in baseball at 28-47. Colorado will more likely than not be a seller ahead of the August 3 MLB trade deadline.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 16

Yankees could trade for All-Star catcher amid Austin Wells concerns

They haven't gotten much offensive production from their catchers, and with the Aug. 3 trade deadline zooming in, that should be a situation to address.

Three trade candidates the Yankees should be monitoring

Why Yankees embraced 'chip on our shoulder' mentality ahead of series win vs. Blue Jays

The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz