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This has been a week of reflection for the Baltimore Orioles, given that their 2025 campaign is now just five games away from ending. Of course, the Orioles have had a lot of time to reflect upon this underwhelming season, given they've (unofficially) been out of playoff contention for at least a couple of months.

MLB News / Purple Row / September 23

Ethan Holliday reflects on his first taste of professional baseball

The Colorado Rockies started their final home series of the 2025 season with a special guest. Former outfielder Matt Holliday—already a presence in his own right—led his son into the Rockies clubhouse.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 21

Ethan Holliday Impresses During His First Batting Practice With Rockies

Colorado Rockies fans got to see something they hope will be a sight for years to come: Ethan Holliday taking batting practice at Coors Field. The fourth

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 19

Orioles' Jackson Holliday having breakout season is encouraging sign for the future

After a loss on Thursday, the Baltimore Orioles will officially be unable to be over the .500 mark this season, capping off what has been a disappointing campaign.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 12

Matt Holliday Thinks Cardinals Have Just 1 Untouchable Player

With the St. Louis Cardinals currently at a crossroads, it's hard not to think about what's next. St. Louis is 72-75 on the season and has just 15 games left in the regular season.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 7

Rockies Top Prospect Ethan Holliday Continues to Impress with Latest Homer

The Colorado Rockies are fortunate to have shortstop Ethan Holliday growing up in their farm system. Truthfully, any help is welcomed by the Rockies considering their brutal season this year.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 6

Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn Address Issues Facing Cardinals

One of the biggest talking points for the St. Louis Cardinals throughout the 2025 Major League Baseball season has been about the number of fans in the stands.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 4

Will Ethan Holliday Still Be Rockies' Top-Ranked Prospect in 2027?

The Colorado Rockies probably had the best-case scenario happen for them in the 2025 MLB draft. Sitting at fourth overall, it seemed like the consensus top two players in the draft -- Ethan Holliday and Kade Anderson -- were going to be gone by the time they selected, which would have removed both of the highest-ceiling players off the board.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 2

Rockies Young Outfielder Receives Warranted Praise for Defensive Performance

The Colorado Rockies haven’t provided their fans much to get excited about during the 2025 MLB regular season given how poorly they have performed on the field.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 2

Orioles young star joins exclusive franchise list reaching in-season milestone

With the first overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, the Baltimore Orioles selected middle infielder Jackson Holliday out of Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Baltimore Orioles News / Fastball on SI / August 14

Jackson Holliday Joins Special Baltimore Orioles History with Walk-Off Winner

The Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Wednesday night at Camden Yards, evening the three-game series at one game apiece. Seattle led 1-0 in the seventh inning, but the O's scored three runs in the bottom half to take a 3-1 lead.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 9

Jackson Holliday reveals violent 8-word hitting advice from father Matt

While Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday almost certainly would have been the No. 1 pick of the 2022 MLB Draft and one of baseball's top prospects before making his debut last season, the fact that he's the son of baseball icon Matt Holliday also helped his case.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 22

Rockies sign HS player Ethan Holliday to record $9M bonus

Ethan Holliday signed with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday for a $9 million bonus, according to MLB.com. The amount is a record for a high school player.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

Analyzing the Rockies’ Top Three Draft Picks

The 2025 Colorado Rockies draft class is in the books! Leading the class is shortstop/third baseman Ethan Holliday. The son of Rockies legend Matt Holliday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

The Next Generation: Former MLB Star's Son Drafted By Toronto Blue Jays

Another son of a former All-Star was taken off the draft board Monday. A day after the Colorado Rockies made high school shortstop Ethan Holliday – the son of ex-major leaguer Matt Holliday – the No.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

Ethan Holliday Selection Breaks Lengthy MLB Draft Drought For Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies selected Stillwater (Okla.) high school shortstop Ethan Holliday with the No. 4 pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday night. For both the franchise, and Holliday, it was a special selection, as his father Matt, previously starred for the organization.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 14

Nationals Take Long-Term Prospects on Day 1 of 2025 MLB Draft

There was a lot of speculation about what the Washington Nationals were going to do with the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft. Ethan Holliday, the son of multi-time All-Star Matt Holliday and the younger brother of Baltimore Orioles former No.

MLB News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / July 13