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There is going to be no shortage of rumors floating around over the next month when it comes to trades in MLB. However, just how much activity gets done remains to be seen, with a potential lockout on the horizon on December 1.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 10

One Rockies Player Who Deserves a Contract Extension

The Colorado Rockies are on the right path back to greatness, but it might take longer than fans might think. After putting up another 100+-loss season, Colorado needs 2027 to be a major leap in the right direction.

MLB News / Just Baseball / October 6

Studs and Duds From the 2026 Fantasy Baseball Season

The fantasy baseball season has wrapped up, and I’m sure that you have already replayed all of your draft picks, waiver pickups, and trades that impacted your season.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 11

Rockies' Jake McCarthy Has Hilarious Comment After Winning NL Player of Week

The Colorado Rockies lost their most recent series on the road to the St. Louis Cardinals as the Cardinals were the better team. But there was some good news to come out of the series loss.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Rockies' Jake McCarthy Wins Weekly Award Amid Breakout Season

Although the Colorado Rockies are still at the bottom of the standings, they are still providing some optimism for the future thanks to a productive group of position players.

MLB News / Burn City Sports / August 9

The Jake McCarthy trade has Diamondbacks fans asking: Was it the right move?

PHOENIX — Jake McCarthy’s career game Saturday night gave Arizona Diamondbacks fans another reason to wonder what might have been. McCarthy went 4-for-5 with two home runs, four runs scored and two stolen bases as the Colorado Rockies beat the St.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / August 9

Rockies' Jake McCarthy eager for another stellar effort vs. Cardinals

After producing one of his best individual performances Saturday night, Colorado Rockies leadoff hitter Jake McCarthy hinted at the reason he is having the best season of his career.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 9

MLB roundup: Rockies' Jake McCarthy joins Shohei Ohtani in elite club

Jake McCarthy went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBIs and four runs to help the visiting Colorado Rockies break a four-game losing streak Saturday with an 8-5 victory against the St.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / August 8

Jake McCarthy's historic night powers Rockies past Cards

Jake McCarthy went 4-for 5 with two home runs, three RBIs and four runs to help the Colorado Rockies break a four-game losing streak Saturday with an 8-5 victory against the St.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 7

Colorado Rockies’ Jake McCarthy Wins Heart and Hustle Award

The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association has announced recipients of the Heart and Hustle Award. It's a great honor for the Colorado Rockies center fielder Jake McCarthy to be part of that list.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 2

Rockies Can't Deny What Breakout Star Jake McCarthy is Becoming

Regardless of what happens, the Colorado Rockies have one outfielder who has blown away the team with everything he has put on display on the field. Are we seeing the end of this player's tenure with the Rockies?

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 27

Why the Rockies Should Keep Jake McCarthy at the Trade Deadline

The Rockies should sell at the deadline, but Jake McCarthy should remain part of their future. Colorado entered Monday at 42-65, and FanGraphs gave them a 0.0% chance of reaching the postseason.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 22

Jake McCarthy Has Become Rockies' Most Valuable Trade Chip

The Colorado Rockies need all the help they can get. For the better part of the last two seasons, that help has been hard to come by. But this year, outfielder Jake McCarthy has unexpectedly emerged as one of the brightest spots on an otherwise bleak roster — Mickey Moniak and Hunter Goodman notwithstanding.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 18

Jake McCarthy's Former Gridiron Greatness Secret to Speed on Diamond

The fact that Jake McCarthy has two inside-the-park home runs is a somewhat superhuman feat in Major League Baseball. But when you look at his overall athletic accomplishments, he's been doing wondrous things throughout his entire sporting career, and not just on the diamond.

MLB News / Burn City Sports / July 4

Former Diamondbacks OF Jake McCarthy makes history with Rockies

DENVER – For years, Jake McCarthy represented the style of baseball the Diamondbacks wanted to build around. He wasn’t the biggest power hitter or the flashiest star, but he pressured defenses with elite speed, quality at-bats and relentless energy.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / July 3

Jake McCarthy belts leadoff homer, slam as Rockies rout Giants

Jake McCarthy hit the first pitch of the home half of the first inning for a home run and later added a grand slam, propelling the Colorado Rockies to a 15-3 shellacking of the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game series Friday night in Denver.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 21

Rockies' Jake McCarthy Quietly Climbing Toward MLB Lead in Key Statistic

The Colorado Rockies as a whole haven't been the best team as of late, continuing to lose series and dropping further back in the NL West standings. Their heartbreaking loss Wednesday to the Texas Rangers didn't help the cause, but it did have one positive come out of it.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / March 29

Jake McCarthy’s Recent Performance is Demoralizing for Rockies’ Future Goals

The Colorado Rockies left fielder Jake McCarthy is having a difficult time performing well at the plate. Throughout the first three games of the regular season, it’s doing more bad than good for the Rockies.

MLB News / Field Level Media / January 10

Rockies acquire OF Jake McCarthy from Diamondbacks

The Colorado Rockies acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday in exchange for minor-league right-hander Josh Grosz. McCarthy, 28, batted .204 with four homers and 20 RBIs in 67 games last season with Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 29, 2025

Jake McCarthy Has Earned Another Shot in Diamondbacks' Outfield

For the 2025 season, the Diamondbacks haven't gotten good offensive production in center field. Jake McCarthy opened the season as the primary center fielder, but a 3-for-41 skid, marked by poor contact quality, resulted in a demotion to Triple-A Reno.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 10, 2025

Jake McCarthy gets his first hit of 2025 season for Arizona Diamondbacks, can he keep it up?

There were a ton of big moments for the Arizona Diamondbacks in yesterday’s 9-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Though one of them stood out for the Snakes, as Jake McCarthy got his first hit of the 2025 season after starting 0-24 at the plate.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 8, 2025

Jake McCarthy’s hitless streak hurting Arizona Diamondbacks early on in 2025 season

So far during the 2025 season for the Diamondbacks, Jake McCarthy has been a talking point as he has been hitless so far going 0-22. Jake McCarthy has had a long run with this D-Backs ball club, and has been through the highs and the lows before.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 4, 2025

D-backs Jake McCarthy Talks Center Field and Hitting

Jake McCarthy could be seen racing all over center field on Monday in the Arizona Diamondbacks' Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. He had three putouts and got a couple of balls in the gap back in quickly.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 26, 2025

Can Jake McCarthy Continue His Heroics in 2025?

As we continue our look at the individual player projections for the 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks, we come to a player who saw a major bounce-back in the 2024 season in Jake McCarthy.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22, 2024

Former top prospect among D-backs outfielders drawing trade interest

The D-backs are no stranger to dealing from their perennial outfield depth, and GM Mike Hazen says his stock of center fielders is again drawing interest.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9, 2024

Report: Phillies showing trade interest in Diamondbacks outfielder

As the Phillies look to put some final touches on a talented roster, Philadelphia is reportedly “keeping an eye on” the Diamondbacks hitter as possible outfield help.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24, 2024

Diamondbacks reportedly not interested in trading Jake McCarthy

The Diamondbacks have gotten a lot of trade interest in outfielder Jake McCarthy but Arizona isn’t yet interested in dealing the 26-year-old.

Diamondbacks release veteran shortstop

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 16, 2023

Jake McCarthy Had a Tumultuous Season in 2023

This article is part of a series of player reviews for the 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks. It was a surprising and marvelous year for the team as they won 84 games to make the postseason.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / February 20, 2023

Diamondbacks' young outfield looks to burst onto the scene in 2023

If this group of outfielders can live up to its potential, Diamondbacks baseball will feature the excitement it has lacked since franchise legend Paul Goldschmidt was traded in 2018.

Diamondbacks win arbitration hearing against Josh Rojas

Diamondbacks, LHP Andrew Chafin agree to 1-year deal

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