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It's been a season of pleasant surprises for the Colorado Rockies, even though they’ve already clinched another losing season. Some of those pleasant surprises are rookies like first baseman TJ Rumfield, who has slugged his way into the National League rookie of the year conversation.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 1

Rockies robbed on rainy night, fall to Orioles 2-1

For a few moments, it looked like Jake McCarthy had hit a walk-off home run that would have given the Rockies a 3-2 win in a game that ended four hours and 33 minutes after it started.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / August 10

Jake McCarthy named NL Player of the Week

After a spectacular week against the Tampa Bay Rays and the St. Louis Cardinals, Major League Baseball has named Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy as the National League Player of the Week.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

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.

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?

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 30

Rockies' Jake McCarthy Would Be Perfect Trade Fit for Atlanta Braves

Jake McCarthy is one of the many Rockies players that couuld be shopped at the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. McCarthy is part of a list of players that include Mickey Moniak, Tomoyuki Sugano, Michael Lorenzen, and Antonio Senzatela among others.

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.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / July 8

Jake McCarthy Is Having a Career Resurgence in Colorado

Just two months after Paul DePodesta took over as the new president of baseball operations, the Colorado Rockies acquired two key pieces who have since become pillars of the lineup: Jake McCarthy and TJ Rumfield.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8

Infield errors lead to Dodgers' downfall against Rockies

The Colorado Rockies scored two runs on an eighth-inning bunt by Jake McCarthy and rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday, ending an 11-game road losing streak against Los Angeles.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 5

Two Trades Rockies Could Make Before the MLB Trade Deadline

The Colorado Rockies once again find themselves at the bottom of the NL West division. But, in 2026, the franchise has a few players who stand out amid the bad record.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 22

Jake McCarthy's 3-run triple gives Rockies walk-off win over Red Sox

Jake McCarthy hit a walk-off three-run triple in the ninth inning, giving the Colorado Rockies a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox in Denver on Monday. Colorado was held down by Boston rookie Jake Bennett for six innings and squandered a potential rally in the eighth but came through against Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman (0-3) in the ninth.

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 / 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.

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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

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