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Purple Row After Dark: Checking in on your Nolan Arenado feelingsThe former Rockie is headed back to Coors Field as the Diamondbacks come to town

5 things to watch for in Rockies final Coors Field series of 2026Freeland, McCarthy, Rumfield and Goodman are all approaching milestones in the final few games.

Braves may have just tipped their hand as to their risky plans for final week of seasonWith regards to their potential plans for the final week of the season, the Atlanta Braves appear to have their ideal solution already in place.

Robert Suarez to be activated soon for Braves bullpen, per Alex AnthopoulosYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

This is the weirdest Braves team I’ve seenSeriously, it’s so weird.

Brett Sears Named Southern League All StarAtlanta Braves prospect Brett Sears named to Southern League All Star team.

Monday Pebble Report: Thompson and Condon and Ritter, oh my!Rockies minor league scores and news for Monday, September 21st, 2026

Monday Rockpile: TJ Rumfield & Gabriel Hughes reflect on their rookie seasonsThe two rookies came to the Rockies in different ways, but both made big impacts in their first year in the Majors

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Playoff Predictions Entering Last Week 🔮Projecting how the Braves will fare as one of the top contenders 📲

Martin Perez may have given Braves their rallying cry for the 2026 playoffsThe Atlanta Braves may have their playoff rallying cry, and it very fitting that it came out of the mouth of one of their unsung heroes in Martin Perez.

Braves Minor League Recap: Robert Suarez returns, David McCabe sizzles in season finaleSuarez brought the heat, hitting 98 in his first game back

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MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢Where the Rockies stand as they finish out the season ➡️

Monday Scaling the Rocks: The Immortal Todd HeltonColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, September 21st, 2026

Braves' 2026 season may have been saved by their hire of Jeremy HefnerThe Atlanta Braves need to thank their lucky stars that they hired Jeremy Hefner last offseason, because they don't win the division without him.

How should we score the preseason production predictions?Now’s your chance to inform how we assign meaningless internet points

Robert Suarez passes latest rehab hurdle, but Braves' next steps with him sound unclearThe Atlanta Braves need Robert Suarez for their playoff run, but it remains unclear as to what their next steps will be to make sure it gets to that point.

Purple Row After Dark: If the Rockies could steal one playerAn absurd rule for absurd times: if the worst team in baseball could steal one player from a playoff club, who should the Rockies take?

Rockies Reacts Results: Fans believe TJ Rumfield will finish with 76-80 walks in 2026About 30% believe he’ll top 80 walks

Atlanta Braves News: Atlanta Clinches 2026 NL East Crown, Robert Suarez Returns to Mound, MoreBraves are 2026 NL East Champs

Braves at Astros series recap: Space City sweep seals NL East titleThe Braves take care of business in Houston and they’ll be coming home as NL East champions.

Yordan Called Team Meeting 😶Alvarez didn't mince words after Astros were swept by Braves

Rockies offense falls short as they lose to the Mariners 2-1It was their 25th one-run loss.

Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀6 spots up for grabs with one week left. Full standings 📲

Braves clinch NL East title, as they complete a sweep in HoustonThe Braves cruised past the Astros to clinch the division, behind strong pitching and a big sixth inning on offense

Mariners vs. Rockies (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Seattle Mariners' 2-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Bold Randy Arozarena free agency declaration may be opportunity Braves have been waiting forRandy Arozarena apparently wants to head back east when he hits free agency, and the Atlanta Braves absolutely need to get involved in the bidding.

Braves Are NL East Champs 🏆Atlanta locks up 7th division title in last 9 years 📸

Braves vs. Astros (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Ronald Acuña Jr. isn't the only Braves star heating up at exactly the right timeOffense is often limited in playoff baseball, and between Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin, and Ronald Acuña Jr., the Braves have a trio of guys that can carry them.

Braves Minor League Recap: Davis Polo makes successful debutDavis Polo continued his meteoric rise up the Atlanta Braves system by pitching six scoreless innings on Saturday night.

This Week in Purple: Here for the fallColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, September 20th, 2026

Braves go for sweep in Houston behind Martin PerezThe Braves can seal the deal on the division today and start looking to set themselves up optimally for the playoffs

Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡1 Move each squad wishes they could make this season

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Breaking down Braves' likely opponents in first round of the 2026 playoffsThe Atlanta Braves have all but locked up the NL East and are very likely to be the third seed. Here is what that means for the first round of the playoffs.

As part of their tribute to Todd Helton, Rockies beat the Mariners 5-3The Rockies come back from an early deficit with an exhilarating seventh inning barrage

Braves News: Robert Suarez, division on the brink, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s grand slam powers comeback victory as Braves take series in HoustonThe magic number is [insert Ozzie Albies here]

Mariners vs. Rockies (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 5-3 win vs. Seattle Mariners 🎥

Braves vs. Astros (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Rockies reinstate José Quintana, make other roster movesQuintana will provide a fresh arm for a struggling rotation.

Braves run same lineup against the Astros in potential postseason previewCrawford Boxes, beware

Braves seek series win in Houston with Holmes on the hillYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Robert Suarez set for rehab assignment to Triple-A GwinnettSuarez will help finish off the regular season for the Gwinnett Stripers this Sunday

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Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆B/R's top prospect performers of MiLB season for every squad ➡️

Why not celebrate clinching the playoff appearance?Your best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Saturday Rockpile: Will the real Rockies please stand up?Colorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, September 19, 2026

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Braves' magic number to win NL East is the last question after Atlanta clinches playoff spotThe Atlanta Braves locked up a spot in the 2026 playoffs on Friday, and the NL East division title could come right behind it.

Braves News: Postseason berth clinched, playoff chase update, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.

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These 3 Braves players should absolutely be on the trading block this coming offseasonAustin Riley, Spencer Strider, and Reynaldo Lopez are just a few Atlanta Braves players who need to be on the trading block this upcoming offseason.

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Rockies create plenty of chances, but Mariners escape with 5-4 winThe Rockies ran, rallied and kept coming, but 12 runners left on base and a ninth-inning homer sent them to a frustrating 5-4 loss.

Braves clinch postseason bid with three homers in win over AstrosYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Braves Clinch Playoff Berth 🪓

Olson hits 40th homer as Atlanta becomes 3rd NL team to punch ticket 🎥

Mariners vs. Rockies (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Seattle Mariners' 5-4 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Updated Playoff Bracket 📋Latest look at seeding with Braves clinching postseason for 8th time in 9 seasons 📲

Braves vs. Astros (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Drake Baldwin’s second half rebound with Braves is hiding unfortunate new lack of patienceDrake Baldwin looks more like his former self these days, but the Atlanta Braves catcher has seemingly developed an unfortunate flaw along the way.

Braves deploy regular cast of characters in series opener against AstrosYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Braves head to Houston with Tyler Mahle on the moundYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

A quick look at the Postseason picture for the BravesThe quicker the Braves wrap this division up, the better.

Will the Braves mess up the AL West race?They could mess it up in either direction!

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Friday Rockpile: Should Ryan Feltner become a Rockies reliever permanently?Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, September 18, 2026

Braves News: Astros on deck, Cubs series recap, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.

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Ranking Every Team's Best Rookie in 2026 🔢Where Didier Fuentes stands among standout first-year players ➡️

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Braves News: Chris Sale rotation plan, Austin Riley's honor, Didier Fuentes hypeHere is the latest Atlanta Braves news that may have fallen through the cracks amidst the Braves' push to get into the postseason.

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3 slumping Braves players that may hold Atlanta's playoff fate in their handsOzzie Albies Austin Riley Mauricio Dubon

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Purple Row After Dark: What’s your favorite baseball movie?Which one gets you every time?

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Cat's 1st Pitch With Triple-A Squad 🐈Rescue 'ChipPurr Jones' helps with delivering opening pitch to Braves' minor league team

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Second-inning disaster sinks Rockies in 9-2 loss to PadresThe Padres sent 11 batters to the plate in the second frame

Breaking down all the Braves prospects that are headed to the 2026 Arizona Fall LeagueThe Atlanta Braves have an intriguing group of prospects headed to the Arizona Fall League this fall.

Braves’ contract mistake with Reynaldo Lopez on full display after his latest injuryThe Atlanta Braves' contract decisions with Reynaldo Lopez look like missteps after word got out that his shoulder remains a problem.

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Braves at Cubs series recap: homers in one game, slouching in twoThe Braves ran more games off the season clock, and had a fun homer-filled win, too.

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Which poor-performing 2026 Braves arm will have the best career?It hasn’t been a banner year for young starters promoted to the majors by the Braves

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Thursday Rockpile: The Rockies baserunning is a tale of two extremesColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, September 17th, 2026

14 former Braves players whose teams are very much in the hunt for a playoff spotThese former Atlanta Braves players still have a real chance of making it into the playoffs with their new teams in 2026.

Braves reliever Joe Jimenez's return from knee injury could be unprecedentedIf Atlanta Braves reliever Joe Jimenez does indeed return to the majors after his knee injury, his recovery could be a first.

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Braves News: JR Ritchie, A-ball All-Stars, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday

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Rockies offense goes cold as Padres slug their way to 9-3 victoryMason Adams struggles with command as Rockies bats can’t find momentum

JR Ritchie struggles in return as Braves lose to CubsDubón and Acuña had a nice night with the bat, but it was not enough as the Braves lose by four.

Padres vs. Rockies (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 9-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Braves vs. Cubs (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 8-4 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

Sean Murphy at catcher and Drake Baldwin at DH for BravesThe Braves can potentially clinch a playoff spot tonight

Five Braves prospects make A-Ball All-Star TeamsFive Atlanta Braves prospects named to A-ball post season league All Star teams.

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Braves should love loser energy coming from Mets players following Pete Alonso milestoneWhile the Atlanta Braves are closing in on another trip to the playoffs, it appears as though the Mets' downward spiral is reaching new lows.

JR Ritchie is back and he is making the start against the CubsThe Braves look for win number 90 on the season behind the return of JR Ritchie

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🔒 Battle for playoff spots ♨️ Stearns hot seat? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Braves biweekly: slouching towards the NL East titleThe Braves didn’t play all that well but probably sewed up the division anyway

Where will Didier Fuentes finish in Rookie of the Year voting?It probably won’t be that high, but maybe…

Braves News: Martín Pérez earns 100th win, magic number 5, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

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Previewing Every MLB Team's Biggest Offseason Decision 🔮The most pivotal question Atlanta will have to answer this winter 📲

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Wednesday Rockpile: The Rockies’ pitching is fading in SeptemberColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Here are the Youngest and Oldest Silver Slugger Winners in Braves HistoryBraves fans have been very lucky to experience some of the best talent that Major League Baseball has to offer. Every decade has provided the organization with

Cole Carrigg and the Rally Squirrel lead the Rockies to a 9-3 win over the PadresThe Rockies needed a win, and tonight, they got it. And more.

Braves homer their way to comeback win over Cubs, drop NL East magic number to 5The Braves dropped some critical bombs at Wrigley.

Padres vs. Rockies (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 9-3 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Braves vs. Cubs (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-3 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

Rockies reinstate Kyle Freeland from 15-day IL; make additional roster movesThe left-hander will make his 24th start of the season tonight.

Another Acuña DH day, Brewer Hicklin starts in right as Braves continue series at CubsThe Braves continue to be conservative with Ronald Acuña Jr.‘s usage.

Rockies Reacts Survey: How many walks will TJ Rumfield take by the end of 2026?The first baseman has already broken the Rockies’ rookie record. How many more can he take in the final 12 games?

Braves send Martín Pérez to mound looking to even Cubs seriesThe Braves could really use their veteran stabilizing force on the mound Tuesday night.

Pebble Report Spotlight: Roc Riggio has been making the most of his first full season of professional baseballThe infielder was named Rockies Organizational Player of the Month for July after starting the season 2-for-33

Braves steal former top Dodgers draft pick from Rays with latest bullpen waiver claimThe Atlanta Braves continued their quest for adequate bullpen depth by adding Michael Grove off of waivers from the Rays.

Tate Southisene headlines eight Braves prospects heading to 2026 Arizona Fall LeagueYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Braves make Reynaldo López IL move and JR Ritchie call-up official and put Joe Jiménez on rehab assignmentWell look who’s back

Tuesday Rockpile: Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer talks line-up constructionHere’s how he puts together a line up.

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Latest Playoff Bracket Predictions 🔮How the Braves may fare this fall ➡️

Only diehard Braves fans can ace this Opening Day lineup history quizTest your knowledge of the Atlanta Braves with this quiz about the team's Opening Day lineups going all the way back to 1997.

Columbus Clingstones 2026 season recapA closer look at how the Atlanta Braves Double-A team, the Columbus Clingstones, fared in their 2026 season.

Top Braves investor pushing for team to be sold feels premature, but not by muchOne Atlanta Braves investor is making a very public and aggressive push to try and get Liberty Media to sell the team while team values are high.

Will the Cubs finish last in pitching value?I definitely want to see it come to fruition, maybe as part of the Braves bashing their arms for the next two days

Atlanta Braves News: Atlanta Drops Series Opener to Cubs, Owen Murphy and J.R. Ritchie Return to AtlantaBad Start to the Week in Chicago.

Tuesday Scaling the Rockies: Hartford Yard Goats begin playoffs tonightColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, September 15, 2026

JR Ritchie quietly becoming Braves’ biggest playoff X-factor after Reynaldo Lopez's setbackThe Atlanta Braves' pitching plans have been turned on their heads lately, but it is very clear that JR Ritchie is becoming much more important going forward.

Braves' plan for Joe Jimenez seems likely to resemble how they handled AJ Minter's exitThe Braves' decision to keep impending free agent Joe Jimenez on a cautious recovery plan feels a lot like how they handled AJ Minter a couple of years ago.

Rockies’ late rally thwarted by Padres in 8-7 heartbreakerRockies came back from a 6-1 deficit, but still drop 8th in a row

Reynaldo López will be going on the IL, per reportThe shoulder issues are back for Reynaldo López

Braves can’t hang with Cubs in 7-3 lossWe used to have bullpen punt from ahead and now we have starting pitching punt days

Padres vs. Rockies (09/14/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 8-7 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Hunter Goodman leaves Rockies-Padres game with apparent injuryThe injury came on a sliding triple.

Braves vs. Cubs (09/14/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 7-3 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

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MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Dodgers and Yankees clinch postseason spots 📲

Freddie Freeman’s latest Dodgers injury issue could set stage for shocking Braves reunionThe Atlanta Braves reuniting with Freddie Freeman may not be as farfetched as one thinks once you read the tea leaves and see where his career is headed.

Sean Murphy, Ha-Seong Kim in the lineup against David PetersonLotsa righties against David Peterson

Braves can’t afford to give Reynaldo Lopez too much leash given other rotation optionsThe Atlanta Braves need to realize that Reynaldo Lopez may not be what they need right now and be willing to pivot if he falters.

Shareholder urges Braves’ board to explore sale of teamYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Monday Pebble Report: Jared Thomas runs all over the Patriots in final game of Yard Goats’ regular seasonRockies minor league scores and news for Monday, September 14th, 2026

September gauntlet run continues as Braves hand the ball to Reynaldo Lopez at WrigleyThe Weird Braves play the Weird Cubs in a meh pitching matchup