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It’s a new era in Colorado, as the Rockies’ front office received a major overhaul after the team finished with the worst record in 2025. That new group will have major assets to work with, including two big power-hitting first-round picks, plus some intriguing arms in the system.

Athletics News / Pinstripe Alley / January 15

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Matt Holliday

It seems all great, young teams need that one guy who’s been through it before. We just saw the Toronto Blue Jays on a World Series chase with Max Scherzer holding court in the dugout every night, and for the 2017 Baby Bomber Yankee team, that man was Matt Holliday… or at least he was before one fateful series in Oakland.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 3

Intriguing Rockies Prospect Should Get First Taste of Pro Baseball This Season

The attention last July was on Ethan Holliday and rightly so. But the Colorado Rockies did draft other players. Holiday was the Rockies’ first round pick at No.

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Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 31

Why Jackson Holliday looks poised for breakout 2026 Orioles season

Almost every one of the Baltimore Orioles' key players didn't produce up to their standards during the 2025 MLB season. When it comes to the position players, this includes Baltimore's most talented young stars, like Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and Jackson Holliday, all of whom have a ton of expectations placed upon them.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 26

Rockies Prospect Named One of Best 18-Year-Old Prospects In Baseball

The last name Holliday has historically carried a lot of weight in the world of baseball. In the past, baseball fans certainly remember the name Matt Holliday, a 2011 World Series champion, and a seven-time All-Star.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 27

What a Jackson Holliday extension could look like for the Orioles

With the manager hunt out of the way, the Baltimore Orioles can now divert their full attention to preparing their roster for Opening Day 2026. After missing the playoffs with a disappointing 75-87 record, there will likely be some reinforcements added this winter by way of trade and free agency.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 21

Former Rockies Star Speaks Out Regarding His Hopes for Team's New Front Office

It's safe to say Walker Monfort needs to nail this hire for the sake of the Colorado Rockies. Son of owner Dick Monfort, he has been tasked with leading the search to find the new head of this franchise's baseball operations team after the worst three-year stretch in Rockies history just transpired.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 19

Matt Holliday Makes His Case for Rockies to Consider Hiring Notable Executive

The Colorado Rockies are in the midst of a search for their new baseball operations leader. Following the resignation of general manager Bill Schmidt, the Rockies vowed to look at candidates from outside the organization.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 24

Tony Mansolino gets honest about Jackson Holliday's Orioles ceiling

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 / 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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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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.

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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.

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.