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Improved German Marquez seeks revenge as Rockies host Dodgers

German Marquez didn't begin his season well, but the veteran right-hander has been one of the bright spots for the lowly Colorado Rockies. Marquez had an ERA of 12.81 in April, and a big reason for that was the seven runs he gave up in less than an inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his fourth start of the year.

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Former first overall draft pick is finally hitting his stride with the Rockies

After a career full of ups and downs, Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak is looking like he is finally turning into the major league-caliber player he was expected to be when picked first overall in the 2016 MLB Draft.

Rockies could pull bizarre move with their fired manager

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Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / June 22

Mickey Moniak, Antonio Senzatela lead Rockies past D-backs

Mickey Moniak homered, Antonio Senzatela pitched solidly into the sixth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Sunday in Denver.

Bud Black News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Rockies could pull bizarre move with their fired manager

A wacky season for the Colorado Rockies may be getting even wackier. The Rockies are considering rehiring their fired former manager Bud Black to serve as their new director of pitching, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

During the 2023 MLB season, 29 players hit 30 or more home runs. How many can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

Bud Black News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Rockies rumors: Bud Black could return, with a catch

The Colorado Rockies are mired in a disaster of a season. Colorado is on pace to set a MLB record for the most losses in a campaign. While the team parted ways with their former manager Bud Black, it seems Black may not be done with the team.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 22

D-backs getting a lift in high elevation, go for sweep of Rockies

Eugenio Suarez has enjoyed his weekend so far in Colorado, and so have his Arizona Diamondbacks teammates. Suarez has clubbed three home runs to lead Arizona to wins in the first two games of the series, and the Diamondbacks go for the sweep of the Rockies on Sunday afternoon in Denver.

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20 fictional sports uniforms we wished existed in real life

There are many beloved fictional sports franchises or teams out there that are worth celebrating. But how many have memorably great uniforms? Here is our list of the 20 best, presented in alphabetical order.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 21

This Week in Purple: Hot N Cold

Colorado Rockies weekend discussion thread for June 21-22, 2025 The weekend is a great time to kick back and reflect. This Week in Purple is the place to catch up on the news from our team at Purple Row.

Mickey Moniak News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

Mickey Moniak Having Resurgent Season with Rockies

Mickey Moniak was drafted first overall in 2016 out of La Costa Canyon High School by the Philadelphia Phillies. Since then, he has had an up-and-down career spanning parts of six seasons in Major League Baseball.

MLB News / Purple Row / June 20

Diamondbacks 14, Rockies 8: A lot of offense, but not enough for the Rox

Arizona collects 21 hits in commanding victory The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies engaged in another slugfest on Friday night, but it was the visiting Snakes who would do the most damage as their 21 total hits were enough to lift them over the Rox.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

3 Rockies who must be on trade block ahead of 2025 deadline

The Colorado Rockies have been the worst team in baseball this season and are on pace to shatter the record the Chicago White Sox set last season. Thus, it is another season down the drain, and it feels like a hopeless cause.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / June 20

Three building blocks for the Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are already looking toward next season.

The best MLB players to never make an All-Star Game

The 'Colorado Rockies all-time hits leaders' quiz

Hunter Goodman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19

Rockies’ Hunter Goodman reveals pregame change that sparked hot streak

The Colorado Rockies have been historically bad at hitting on the road since their creation in 1933. However, Hunter Goodman is in the middle of a hot stretch at the plate, helping the Rockies win four straight on the road.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19

D-backs, Rockies riding high entering weekend series in Denver

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies are both feeling upbeat for their weekend series in Denver, but for different reasons. Arizona ended a five-game road losing streak with a 9-5 win at Toronto on Thursday while Colorado, despite an extra-innings loss to Washington, heads home after a 4-3 road trip.

Jake Bird News / Just Baseball / June 19

Putting Together a Rockies-Mets Trade for Jake Bird

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline just over a month away, the Colorado Rockies find themselves once again in the familiar territory of rebuilding and reassessing what comes next.

Ryan McMahon News / Last Word On Sports / June 18

Rockies Trade Candidate Getting Hot at Right Time

Ryan McMahon achieved his first career all-star appearance after a stellar first half last season. It appeared the Colorado Rockies had missed a golden opportunity to trade him.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 18

Will Bryce Harper overlook past if Phillies want to make this trade?

As the Phillies explore upgrades for a postseason run, one particular name that has come up brings a bit of extra intrigue.

The 25 most eccentric MLB players of all time

The 'AL and NL MVP since 2000' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / June 18

Hunter Goodman’s Bid for History and the All-Star Game

Before Elias Díaz earned a place on the National League All-Star team in 2023, it felt like the Colorado Rockies would never have a catcher be their representative for the Midsummer Classic.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Rockies designate Keston Hiura for assignment

The Rockies announced that first baseman Michael Toglia has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque. Infielder Keston Hiura has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Austin Gomber News / Last Word On Sports / June 15

Rockies Left-Hander Austin Gomber Returns to Rotation

After an extended stint on the 60-day IL due to a shoulder injury, the Colorado Rockies activated LHP Austin Gomber to start on Father’s Day against the Atlanta Braves.

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Rockies Accomplish an MLB Worst in Last 126 Years

The 2025 Colorado Rockies are so bad, they're practically setting new records for futility every week. On Saturday, after losing 4-1 to the Atlanta Braves, the Rockies carried a 13-57 record.

Kyle Freeland News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

Rockies place Kyle Freeland on 15-day IL

The Rockies announced that southpaw Kyle Freeland has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 12) due to lower back stiffness. Left-hander Carson Palmquist was just optioned to Triple-A three days ago, but he’ll now be recalled back to Colorado’s active roster and will start Monday’s game against the Nationals.

Austin Gomber News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12