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What is fueling the Rockies offensive improvements?

It’s not controversial to say that the past few seasons of Colorado Rockies baseball have not featured a good offense. A team doesn’t lose more than 100 games based purely on an inability to pitch.

MLB News / Purple Row / August 20

We hate LA: Dodgers sweep the Rockies, 6-4, in extra innings

Given it was their final meeting of 2026 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Colorado Rockies wanted to finish this series with a win. Certainly, they put up a good fight — this was their best game of the series — but it wasn’t enough, and the Dodgers won, 6-4, completing the sweep.

Kyle Freeland News / Field Level Media / August 19

Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland exits vs. Dodgers with neck injury

Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland left Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning with an injury the Rockies described as "neck tightness." Freeland grabbed at his lower back after delivering a pitch to Los Angeles catcher Ben Rortvedt, who flew out to right on the play.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 19

Rockies Shuffle Lineup Without Hunter Goodman as Dodgers Go for Sweep

The Colorado Rockies are just trying to stay afloat. They are coming into Wednesday trying to prevent a sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field.

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.

Parker Mushinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Rockies Designate Parker Mushinski For Assignment

The Rockies announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Mark Manfredi, a move that was previously reported. They also reinstated right-hander Jaden Hill from the 15-day injured list.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Rockies Call Up Player From Antonio Senzatela Trade

The Colorado Rockies are bringing one of their recent trade deadline additions to the majors, calling up left-handed pitcher Mark Manfredi from the minor leagues.

Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 19

Rockies Can Turn Hunter Goodman Injury Into Important 2027 Audition

The Colorado Rockies have had another disappointing season, sort of. You have to be disappointed with where they sit, but at the same time recognize that there have been improvements.

Mark Manfredi News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Rockies To Select Mark Manfredi

The Rockies are going to select the contract of left-hander Mark Manfredi, reports Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. Colorado has three vacancies on the 40-man roster, so they will only need to make a corresponding active roster move to accommodate Manfredi.

Jack Mahoney News / Purple Row / August 19

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: numbers 15-11

Now we enter the top half of the mid-season 2026 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list. Previously we had PuRPs 30-26, 25-21, and 20-16. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 29 qualifying ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc.

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 / August 19

3 Realistic Goals for the Colorado Rockies in 2027

With an influx of terrific young talent already in Denver and more on the way, the Colorado Rockies are a team that has reason to look to the future with a lot of hope.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / August 19

Taking stock of the Rockies’ current starting depth

Starting pitching has proven to remain an enigma for the Colorado Rockies in 2026. Injuries and inconsistencies have tested depth and exposed that the Rockies have quite a bit of work to do in that department if they hope to be competitive any time soon.

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The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

MLB News / Purple Row / August 19

Rockies chip away but can’t overcome Dodgers in 7-6 loss

There just wasn’t enough LoDo Magic for the Colorado Rockies as their comeback effort fell just short in a 7-6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite a solid offensive night and bullpen performance, the Rockies couldn’t overcome another difficult starting pitcher outing.

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / August 18

Rockies place slugging C Hunter Goodman (shoulder) on IL

After missing the last four games, Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman was placed on the 10-day injured list by the club on Tuesday with a left shoulder strain.

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.

Jared Thomas News / Purple Row / August 18

Jared Thomas lost six months. He never lost his belief.

Jared Thomas (Pre-Season PuRP No. 5) knew something was wrong with his hand last fall. He also knew it wasn’t stopping him. “It started off during the Fall League last year,” Thomas said.

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

Colorado Rockies 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

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 16

Rockies scores 7 unanswered runs to rally past Giants

Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan, the bottom two hitters in the Colorado batting order, smacked three-run home runs and the visiting Rockies completed a season-series win over the San Francisco Giants with a 13-7 victory Sunday afternoon.

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Viral Sports News / August 13

Rockies Make Cutthroat Decision on Former ROY Candidate

The Colorado Rockies have outrighted infielder Edouard Julien to Triple-A Albuquerque after he cleared waivers. The move comes shortly after the club designated him for assignment earlier this week to clear roster space for the recall of outfielder Zac Veen.

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Rockies Call Up 2020 First-Round Pick for D-Backs Series

The Colorado Rockies are giving one of their top prospects another opportunity in the majors, recalling outfielder Zac Veen ahead of Tuesday night's series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / August 4

Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut

Peralta made his Rays debut on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, and his performance fell right in line with the entire season.

Rockies sign resurgent outfielder to two-year extension

Rays get their catcher in Liam Hicks

Rays bolster rotation by adding Tyler Wells from Orioles

White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Mickey Moniak News / Yardbarker / August 4

Rockies sign resurgent outfielder to two-year extension

Outfielder Mickey Moniak had been heavily featured in trade rumors ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Instead, he will be a part of the Colorado Rockies core as they look to return to relevance.

New Colorado Rockies front office acquires six players on first trade deadline day

Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

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

Antonio Senzatela News / Yardbarker / August 3

Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

Just ahead of the 6:00 p.m. deadline Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers struck a deal with the Colorado Rockies for a right-handed reliever who has rejuvenated his career this season.

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

Tarik Skubal will become Brewers' biggest regret

Report details how Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade over Rays, Brewers

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

Brenton Doyle News / Yardbarker / August 3

White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz has already been busy ahead of Monday's 6 PM EST trade deadline, adding Luis Castillo in a trade with the

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

White Sox acquire bullpen help from Mets