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This New Rockies Pitcher is Helping TJ Rumfield with His Hitting

Colorado Rockies rookie TJ Rumfield is off to a terrific start. It validates the trade the Rockies made in January to acquire him from the New York Yankees.

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Can Kyle Karros find a way to break out soon?

It’s easy to panic early in the regular season. As the sample size of plate appearances continues to grow and success isn’t consistent, the temptation to pull the rip cord on certain young players grows ever more tempting.

MLB News / Purple Row / April 14

Astros 7, Rockies 6: Living on the edge (of Houston)

The Colorado Rockies rolled into Daikin Park hoping to end a four-game losing streak by winning their fourth consecutive game against the Houston Astros in two weeks.

Valente Bellozo News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 14

Young Rockies’ Pitcher Sent to Minors After Rough Outing

Colorado Rockies pitcher Valente Bellozo did not have his best stuff lately and it cost him to get send down. The worst thing that can happen to a pitch besides starting the season on the injured list is a rough outing.

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

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '200-win, 3K-strikeout pitchers' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 14

Rockies recall RHP Tanner Gordon, option Valente Bellozo

The Colorado Rockies optioned right-handed long reliever Valente Bellozo to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes on Monday. However, a corresponding roster move was not announced until Tuesday afternoon as right-handed pitcher Tanner Gordon has been recalled from the Isotopes.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 14

3 Things To Watch in the Rockies Series Against the Astros

Two teams that are struggling will begin a three-game series on Tuesday night when the Colorado Rockies visit the Houston Astros. This will be the second series in a week after the Rockies swept the Astros last week at home.

Kris Bryant News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Kris Bryant shares revelation from Cubs’ 2016 3-1 World Series comeback

In 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. A lot has changed 10 years since. David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are now retired. Meanwhile, Kris Bryant is with the Colorado Rockies.

Ethan Holliday News / Purple Row / April 14

Rockies top prospect Ethan Holliday tunes out the noise

Colorado Rockies top prospect Ethan Holliday (No. 2 PuRP) has started his first full season of professional baseball with the Low-A Fresno Grizzlies. Currently, the 19-year-old short stop is slashing .200/.360/.560 in 20 at-bats.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 14

Rockies Can Load up With Talent in Latest MLB Mock Draft for 2026

One thing the former leadership of the Colorado Rockies did leave new leadership was some intriguing first-round talent. Colorado's last two first round picks have incredible potential to help the Rockies at the Major League level.

Troy Johnston News / Purple Row / April 14

Troy Johnston is making the most of his time with the Colorado Rockies

Back on November 5, 2025, when the Colorado Rockies claimed INF/OF Troy Johnston off waivers, the move seemed fairly insignificant. At the time, the Rockies rebuild was in its early stages with key front office positions remaining unfilled, so their thinking on claiming Johnston was unclear.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Mickey Moniak Picking up Right Where He Left Off

Former number one overall pick Mickey Moniak had a career year last season in his first year in Colorado. Blowing away his previous career high of 14 home runs with 24 alongside a career-best .824 OPS.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Kyle Freeland News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 13

Kyle Freeland Scratch Looms Large as Rockies Early Momentum Slips Away

The Colorado Rockies entered the four-game series with the San Diego Padres with an optimistic 6-6 record. This was the first chance in years that the Rockies could build on a promising start.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 13

Chase Dollander and Antonio Senzatela are settling into the Rockies bullpen

Antonio Senzatela and Chase Dollander are two very different pitchers, but both have found themselves transitioning from starting to long relief over the last year.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

MLB News / Purple Row / April 12

Padres 7, Rockies 2: Swept out of San Diego

It’s hard to describe this game as anything other than… deflating. While the Rockies entered the day on the verge of being swept, they had also kept the Padres on their toes for three games coming off of a sweep of the Houston Astros at home.

Mickey Moniak News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 12

Rockies’ Mickey Moniak Mesmerizing Weekend Series Performance

Mickey Moniak has been on a tear lately for the Colorado Rockies. The 27-year-old center fielder is tied for second in MLB with home runs. He currently has five home runs this season. If someone had said that Moniak would hit five home runs and bat .300 to start the month of April, most wouldn’t believe it.

Kyle Freeland News / Field Level Media / April 12

Rockies starter Kyle Freeland scratched (shoulder) against Padres

Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland was scratched from his start Sunday at the San Diego Padres because of left posterior shoulder soreness. Freeland, who was 1-1 with a 2.30 earned run average in his first three starts this year, was replaced by right-handed reliever Jimmy Herget.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 12

Rockies’ Biggest 2026 Issue Surprisingly Isn’t Their Pitching

Even though it is incredibly early in the season, it feels safe to say that the '26 Colorado Rockies are much better than the '25 Rockies; it isn't even close.

Xander Bogaerts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Rockies broadcasters’ ‘sadness’ after Xander Bogaerts’ walk-off grand slam goes viral

Last night’s Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres series opener at Petco Park was a wild contest. The game extended to the 12th inning for the longest game of the short 2026 season.

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / April 10

Rockies C Hunter Goodman (finger) leaves game after hit by pitch

Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman departed Colorado's Thursday road game against the San Diego Padres in the top of the sixth inning after sustaining a cut on his right middle finger when hit by a pitch.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Rockies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Barring an unforeseen turnaround, the Colorado Rockies aren’t expected to compete for a playoff spot in 2026. Instead, the Rockies are focused on developing their young players and building to a bright future.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Can Rockies Find Winning Ways at Coors Again This Season?

People were already throwing dirt on the grave. The Rockies were 0-3 with a pending trip to Toronto on deck. Another long season incoming. Well, nine games later, the Rockies are 6-6 coming off a 4-2 homestand with a sweep of the Houston Astros.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8