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Jake McCarthy has stabilized the Rockies’ leadoff spot
He may not have a bushy beard, the untamed mullet, and “Your Love” playing before every at-bat, but Jake McCarthy has invoked the spirit of Charlie Blackmon while batting leadoff for the Colorado Rockies. Just don’t tell him that. “I got to meet him. I played against him, obviously, over the last few years in […]
Rockies have a party at the snake farm, strike the D-backs 3-2
After getting trounced 9-0 by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the series opener, the Colorado Rockies looked to get back on track in Game 2. And they did that in a close game that found the Rockies defeating the D-backs 3-2. The offense got key hits (with a big thanks to Kyle Karros) The Rockies (again) […]
Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks: Tomoyuki Sugano vs Mitch Bratt
In Game 1, the Colorado Rockies found themselves on the wrong end of a 9-0 Arizona Diamondbacks thrashing. Tonight, they will look to even the score. Starting for the Rockies is Tomoyuki Sugano (菅野 智之). This will be his 21st start for the Rockies in 2026. The righty has a 4.51 ERA in 107.2 IP. […]
Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks: Tomoyuki Sugano vs Mitch Brett
In Game 1, the Colorado Rockies found themselves on the wrong end of a 9-0 Arizona Diamondbacks thrashing. Tonight, they will look to even the score. Starting for the Rockies is Tomoyuki Sugano (菅野 智之). This will be his 21st start for the Rockies in 2026. The righty has a 4.51 ERA in 107.2 IP. […]
Veen feels “really blessed” to be back with the Rockies
Earlier today, the Colorado Rockies recalled outfielder Zac Veen (No. 9 PuRP) from Triple-A Albuquerque while infielder Edouard Julien was designated for assignment. It’s been a big week for the Rockies top prospect, who learned yesterday that he had won his second consecutive Pacific Coast League “Player of the Week” Award. Even briefly spoke with […]
According to reports, Rockies recall Zac Veen, DFA Edouard Julien
Kyle Newman of the Denver Post is reporting that the Colorado Rockies have recalled outfielder Zac Veen (No. 9 PuRP) and will designate for assignment infielder Edouard Julien. This comes on the heels of the news from yesterday that Connor Norby was recalled after Tyler Freeman went to the IL with lumbar pain. Veen, who […]
Starting Lanes: Jake Brooks on learning to pitch in Albuquerque
The phone range in the middle of the offseason. Jake Brooks was a couple of weeks from leaving for Marlins camp in Florida, and the name on the screen was John Savage, his head coach at UCLA. “He gave me a ring and was like, ‘Hey man, how you feeling?’” Brooks said. “I was like, […]
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: 2 to 5 ballot players
After revealing the players who appeared on a single ballot yesterday, it’s time to write about some players that were named on multiple ballots but fell short from Honorable Mention Purple Row Prospect (HM PuRP) status in the pre-season 2026 voting. Today, I’ll reveal players who got support on anywhere from two and five ballots of […]
Rockies Reacts Survey: Who will the Rockies call up next?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockies fans and fans across the country. Earlier this season, right after the promotion of Cole Carrigg, we asked you who you thought the Rockies would call up next. At that time, we asked […]
Nick Frasso reflects on his MLB debut
Nick Frasso had a memorable MLB debut — entering in the 11th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 4th at Coors Field. “Absolutely probably the most difficult position you can be in (for) your Major League debut,” manager Warren Schaeffer said after the game. “I tried to avoid it as long as I […]
Rockies bit by Diamondbacks early and can’t dig out of deep hole, falling 9-0
The Colorado Rockies have had a few games in recent weeks where mistakes piled up and got the best of them. They have also had their fair share of games where the bats go cold and nothing comes together offensively. On top of that, they’ve had some games where starting pitching puts them in an […]
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game discussion: Gabriel Hughes vs. Michael Soroka
Following a rough week, the Colorado Rockies (46-72) travel to the desert face the Arizona Diamondbacks (63-56). The matchup marks the second series in a nine-game road trip for the Rockies. It also starts off three straight sets against NL West foes, as Colorado awaits games against the San Francisco Giants away and Los Angeles […]
Colorado Rockies recall Connor Norby, place Tyler Freeman on the IL
The Colorado Rockies have announced they are placing Tyler Freeman on the 10-day IL with lumbar pain and have recalled infielder Connor Norby from Triple-A Albuquerque. Norby was brought to the Rockies in the Victor Vodnik trade last week. Norby was drafted in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles […]
Colorado Rockies select the contract of Connor Norby, place Tyler Freeman on the IL
The Colorado Rockies have announced they are placing Tyler Freeman on the 10-day IL with lumbar pain and have recalled infielder Connor Norby from Triple-A Albuquerque. Norby was brought to the Rockies in the Victor Vodnik trade last week. Norby was drafted in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles […]
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. He is the first Rockie to win NL Player of the Week since Hunter Goodman earned the honor on September 8, 2025, and […]
Zac Veen named PCL Player of the Week
Colorado Rockies top outfield prospect Zac Veen (no. 9 PuRP) has been named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for the week of August 3rd through August 9th. This marks the second straight week Veen has claimed the award—the third time this season—and is the fifth time in his career he has been named […]
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: single-ballot players
The mid-season Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) voting period has finished, so it’s time to reveal the community’s top 30 prospects in the Colorado system. These prospects will be revealed over the next couple of weeks to give fans an overview of players who could make an impact on the Colorado Rockies soon. First up: An introduction to […]
How Rockies TV set up Jordan Romano’s closer entrance
For the entirety of the 2026 MLB season, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer had been clear: The Rockies would not have a closer. Instead, they would be more flexible, using their bullpen staff to maximum effect based on the situation facing the team. That changed in late July, however, when Schaeffer said that the team […]
Can the rest of the NL West build a team to beat the Dodgers?
The Dodgers are a problem. They’ve won three World Series since 2020, including the last two in a row, and built a roster that keeps pushing the limits of what a superteam looks like. They spend big, develop talent, maintain a deep farm system and just added Tarik Skubal for good measure. Everyone worries about […]
New York Heights vs Boston Hunters — WPBL Discussion thread
The Boston Hunters came into yesterdays game against the New York Heights seeking their first win in team history. Going into the fifth inning it appeared as if they were going to need to wait at least another day before being able to accomplish that as they were down six to nothing thanks to two […]
Rockies drop yet another rubber match in 7-4 loss to the Cardinals
The Colorado Rockies dropped yet another rubber match—putting their record in such contests at 3-13 this season—in their series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. After a solid win last night, the Rockies were looking to win their second series of the second half. However, lack of clutch pitching and hitting kept that goal out […]
Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals game discussion: Michael Lorenzen vs Michael McGreevy
The Colorado Rockies have a chance to end their first series of this road trip on a high note. A victory against the St. Louis Cardinals this afternoon would put them one step closer to the 50-win mark in addition to cementing a series win—just their second since the All-Star break. Right-handed veteran Michael Lorenzen […]
This Week in Purple: Empty Chairs at Empty Lockers
The Colorado Rockies started their week on a high note by completing their sweep of the Kansas city Royals. Unfortunately, they were then promptly swept themselves by one of the best teams in baseball in the Tampa Bay Rays. Now the Rockies are on the road for a nine game road trip, starting with a […]
Jake McCarthy’s aggressive night powers Rockies past Cardinals
The Colorado Rockies needed a little bit of everything Saturday night in St. Louis, and Jake McCarthy provided most of it. McCarthy went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, four runs scored, and two stolen bases as the Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6. Colorado improved to 46-71, while St. Louis fell to […]
Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals game discussion: Kyle Freeland vs. Matthew Liberatore
The Colorado Rockies (45-71) and St. Louis Cardinals (58-58) meet again tonight at Busch Stadium after the Cardinals took the series opener 3-2. Colorado is tied for the worst record in baseball and sits four games behind the San Francisco Giants for fourth place in the NL West. St. Louis has worked its way back […]
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