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Blue Jays To Sign Michael Lorenzen

The Blue Jays appear to have a deal in place with right-hander Michael Lorenzen, who was released by the Rockies earlier in August. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com notes that Lorenzen has a locker set up in the Toronto clubhouse.

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Former Rockies Star Now Managing In Women's Professional Baseball League

Former Major Leaguer Eric Young, Sr., had a pretty special career in baseball, and many of his best moments happened in Denver. The man affectionately known as 'EY' was a clutch performer and an All-Star in 1996 for the Colorado Rockies, who is still considered a fan favorite by the faithful.

Connor Norby News / Field Level Media / August 27

Hot-hitting Connor Norby leads Rockies into finale vs. Nationals

The Washington Nationals will try to cool off Colorado's Connor Norby and earn a split of their four-game series with the Rockies on Thursday. Norby belted his first career grand slam and added an RBI single in the Rockies' 13-1 win on Wednesday.

MLB News / Purple Row / August 26

Rockies rain homers in Washington to crush the Nationals 13-1

The Colorado Rockies came into this game having just ended their longest losing streak of the season by narrowly beating the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Tuesday.

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / August 26

Rockies bash 4 homers, including Connor Norby's slam, in rout of Nats

Connor Norby hit a grand slam and an RBI single, Tanner Gordon pitched seven strong innings and the visiting Colorado Rockies smashed the Washington Nationals 13-1 on Wednesday.

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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.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 26

Hunter Goodman's Magical Season Is Turning Him Into a Rockies Folk Hero

Hunter Goodman is undeniable. The Colorado Rockies catcher is having a fairy-tale season in 2026, and thanks to being the biggest show in town, he's reaching cult-hero status with his plate prowess.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / August 26

The state of the Colorado Rockies farm system, August 2026

In the process of writing about every player who received votes in our biannual Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list — this edition it was 68 players across 29 qualifying ballots — I learned a bit about trends and system strengths and weaknesses.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 26

Unheralded Southpaw Could Eventually Be Surprise Starter For Rockies

While Brady Parker isn't ranked among Colorado's top farm players in the franchise, but he has put up exceptional numbers with the Single-A Fresno Grizzlies.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / August 26

Is the platoon system still working for the Rockies?

There has been talk in the Purple Row comments of late about platoons. The 2026 Colorado Rockies have used the platoon system for a while, or at least it has been more apparent this season.

MLB News / Purple Row / August 25

The Rockies let the dogs out, defeat the Nationals, 3-1

The Washington Nationals had plenty of puppers in attendance at Nationals Park as they welcomed the Colorado Rockies in for Game 2 in a four-game stint.

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / August 25

Back from IL, Hunter Goodman goes deep as Rockies top Nats, end skid

Hunter Goodman homered in his return from the injured list as the Colorado Rockies snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the host Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

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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.

T.J. Rumfield News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 25

Where Rockies' TJ Rumfield Currently Sits in NL ROY Voting Odds

The Colorado Rockies may not be a playoff team this season, but they are getting production out of guys up and down their lineup. So much so that they have a rookie in the top ten of the current National League Rookie of the Year voting.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 25

2026 Transactions: Nationals DFA Williams, Rockies Promote Adams

Weeks after the Rockies acquired pitching prospect Mason Adams from the White Sox, Colorado will see what he can do in the Majors. Adams was promoted on August 25, one of several notable moves on the day.

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The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' 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.

Warren Schaeffer News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 25

Rockies Manager Warren Schaeffer Unleashes Frustration After Sloppy Nationals Loss

Just when it looked like the Colorado Rockies were going to avoid a fourth straight 100-loss season, things have hit a big roadblock for manager Warren Schaeffer and his club.

Andrew Baker News / Purple Row / August 25

Andrew Baker Found His Pitch — and a New Home

Andrew Baker will tell you, politely but firmly, that the pitch chasing him around scouting reports right now is not a cutter. “It’s technically not a cutter,” the Colorado Rockies right-hander said.

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.

Colorado Rockies 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.

Hunter Goodman News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Rockies Place Hunter Goodman On Injured List

The Rockies announced they’ve placed star catcher Hunter Goodman on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 15, with a left shoulder strain. Braxton Fulford is up from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace him on the active roster.

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

Michael Lorenzen News / Yardbarker / August 17

Rockies part ways with struggling pitcher Michael Lorenzen

The Colorado Rockies are moving on from veteran starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who has been designated for assignment.

Royals move on from Starling Marte

Phillies expected to part ways with Don Mattingly at season's end

Three MLB managers are expected to get fired if they miss the playoffs

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

Colorado Rockies News / Viral Sports News / August 16

Former Colorado Rockies Outfielder Has Died

Former Colorado Rockies outfielder Butch Huskey, a powerful right-handed hitter who closed out his Major League career at Coors Field, died Friday at age 54.

Zac Veen News / Just Baseball / August 13

Zac Veen’s Big League Promotion Was Overdue

The road to the big leagues was not always easy for former top-10 draft pick Zac Veen. The Colorado Rockies’ No. 7 prospect may finally be getting his chance to establish himself as a major league player.