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Rockies reinstate Kyle Freeland from 15-day IL; make additional roster moves

The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have reinstated LHP Kyle Freeland from the 15-day injured list ahead of this evening’s game against the San Diego Padres. Freeland was originally placed on the IL on August 24 after suffering from cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in his neck). The injury occurred on August 19 against […]

Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer talks line-up construction

Back in early September, we asked Purple Rowers to tell us the stories they wanted to read, and we got some great suggestions. Among those questions was this one from DaveN5280: While this probably falls into the “playing time distribution” category, I’m pretty sure a lot of us here on PR want to know where […]

Scaling the Rocks: No Goats, No Glory (Playoff Version)

Good morning, Purple Row! This is our second day of reorganizing the Rockpile. (Consider yourselves part of a big science project.) Yesterday, the Rockies lost in heartbreaking fashion to the San Diego Padres, pushing their losing streak to eight games. At any rate, it’s playoff season in Hartford! Enjoy some Yard Goats postseason action! Tonight, […]

Rockies’ late rally thwarted by Padres in 8-7 heartbreaker

The Rockies battled, but couldn’t score the run they needed or prevent San Diego’s late insurance runs as they fell 8-7 in a heartbreaker on Monday night at Coors Field. Colorado trailed 6-1 after four innings, but made a game of it before San Diego’s shutdown, slider-throwing closer Mason Miller posted two strikeouts to earn […]

Hunter Goodman leaves Rockies-Padres game with apparent injury

POSTGAME UPDATE: Manager Warren Schaeffer said Goodman “jammed his thumb and will be evaluated tomorrow.” UPDATE 8:56pm MT: The Rockies broadcast confirmed that Goodman was lifted with “right thumb soreness.” Colorado Rockies starting catcher Hunter Goodman left today’s game against the San Diego Padres in the top of the seventh inning. The rockies All-Star catcher […]

L.A. Queens vs. New York Heights — WPBL Playoff discussion thread

Tonight, the Women’s Pro Baseball League will host its first win-or-go-home semifinal when the Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights face off at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Ill. After the Queens took Game 1 10-3 on Sept. 10, the Heights put together a thrilling back-and-forth 9-7 win on Sept. 12 to force Game […]

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Troy Johnston reflects on his first full season in the big leagues

Good morning, Purple Rowers! As a reminder, we are doing some experimenting with our morning article lineups over the next few days. Earlier this morning, you read Scaling the Rocks, which features news and links from both the Rockies as well as around baseball. This is the Rockpile, which will continue to be our daily […]

Scaling the Rocks: Country Roads, Take Me Home

Good morning, Purple Row! Today and tomorrow, we are trying something a little different with our morning lineup. Rather than having one singular Rockpile that contains a feature story, minor league recap, and links to Rockies news, we’re going to split it into three parts: You’ll still get the same information, but it’ll be broken […]

Rockies losing skid drags on in 8-1 mauling by the Tigers

The Colorado Rockies really needed a win, in part to break a nine-game road losing streak and a six-game overall losing streak; in part to get them back on track to stay under 100 losses; and in part of salve their wounded spirits. Unfortunately, today was not their day to get that win as the […]

Purple Row After Dark: Let’s talk no-trade clauses

MLB.com defines a “no-trade clause” as “a contractual clause that allows players to veto trades to certain teams. No-trade clauses are often worked into contract extensions and free-agent contracts as a perk for the players signing such deals.” Such a contractual element gives a player considerable control over their future. Case in point? Jacob deGrom, […]

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N.Y. Heights vs L.A. Queens — WPBL Playoff Discussion thread

The inevitable happened last night: the San Francisco Firebells advanced to the WPBL Championship! Unlike in game one, the Firebells did not allow the Boston Hunters any glimmer of hope in game two. A two-out bases loaded single from Joely Leguizamon in the top of the first gave the Firebells the lead and the Hunters […]

Mason Adams is giving the Rockies something to watch

Mason Adams did not come to the Rockies with the pedigree of a top pitching prospect. Acquired from the White Sox along with Carlos Vielma in exchange for Brenton Doyle, Adams arrived as an older arm with an injury history rather than a marquee prospect. At 26, he is pitching in the big leagues for […]

Rockies bullpen collapse spoils Mason Adams start in 6-2 loss to Detroit

The Colorado Rockies entered Detroit hoping to snap a seven-game losing streak on the road. Despite a solid start from their rookie pitcher and an offense that out-hit the Tigers, the Rockies bullpen collapsed in the middle innings, leading to a 6-2 defeat. They are now just eight games away from losing 100 games for […]