Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies - June 26, 2024

Astros somehow get value in trade for Nate Pearson as deadline seller takes baitThe Houston Astros found a taker for Nate Pearson, trading him to the Kansas City Royals.

Astros Trading RHP to Royals

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We have acquired RHP Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros for minor league RHP Max Martin.

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Angels Also Spied on PadresFormer scout Justin Prinstein was spotted at Petco Park in April (The Athletic)

Tatsuya Imai's rebound start vs. Marlins adds even more confusion for Astros at trade deadlineTatsuya Imai struck out eight over six innings against Miami, but it may have made the Astros' pitching math at the deadline even more complicated.

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Strike 2: An old-school way to fix what’s wrong with baseball - Mile High SportsToday’s eight-man bullpens limit a manager’s defensive options and makes creating offense much more difficult.

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Wednesday Rockpile: There’s just something special about Tomoyuki SuganoColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Every Contender's Ideal Deadline Trade 🔄Cooking up deals for every playoff hopeful ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Francisco Lindor Landing Spots 🎯8 wild trade ideas for the Mets star shortstop ➡️

Jeff Passan just made Astros controversial trade deadline strategy harder to ignore“While I’m here, the window will always be open,” Houston Astros owner Jim Crane declared shortly before Opening Day amid questions of his club's true viability

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So many hits! But the Rockies outlast the Nationals, 8-7Hunter Goodman hit his 31st homer of the season, tying his 2025 total.

Goodman's Clutch HR in 8th 💪

Rockies slugger blasts 31st homer to give team late lead vs. Nats 🎥

WAS at COL Game Highlights

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Houston Astros vs. Miami Marlins - 07/21/2026

Marlins Snag Triple Play 😱

Miami throws around the bases to get 3 Astros in one sequence

Astros confronting harsh Dana Brown reality after latest roster moveDana Brown had a tough needle to thread trying to revamp a pitching staff that was losing a key horse in Framber Valdez and had many additional holes that neede

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MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

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Weekly Pebble Report: Chrissy Baines is the Isotopes’ first female GM — and she’s just getting startedIn her 25th season in minor league baseball and her first as Albuquerque’s GM, Chrissy Baines opens up about succeeding John Traub, the grind of a 12-game homestand, and why she never left.

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8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

Rockies Reacts Survey: Will Hunter Goodman be traded?Will the 2x All-Star stay in Colorado? Or finish his season somewhere else?

Gordon settles into long-relief role for RockiesAfter 15 starts and no relief outings a year ago, the right-hander takes on new role from the bullpen

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Strike 1: Could the White Sox become the Rockies' role model? - Mile High SportsIt will be a surprise if the White Sox don't make the postseason, only two years removed from a 121-loss season.

Colorado Rockies News: Rockies GM Josh Byrnes discusses recent Dodgers tradeTuesday Rockpile: Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Astros’ trade deadline intentions are abundantly clear after Lance McCullers Jr. tradeWhether or not the Houston Astros should buy or sell at the deadline should be up for debate. The AL playoff picture is wide open, but after losing four straigh

Washington’s 3 HRs best Rockies in a 6-3 loss on a hot night at Coors FieldRockies held to 6 hits against Nationals

Nationals vs. Rockies (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 7-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Marlins vs. Astros (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 8-5 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals: Preview, picks and player props for Tuesday - Mile High SportsRockies starter Kyle Freeland has been pounding the strike zone, but too many of those strikes have been especially hittable.

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Astros Notes: Ronel Blanco's return, Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker update, Brice MatthewsThere are a lot of moving parts on the Houston Astros roster right now. Whether or not that is a good thing is open for debate.

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Astros Reinstate Ronel Blanco, Bennett Sousa From 60-Day ILThe Houston rotation gets stronger once again.

Rockies trade RHP Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles DodgersThe Rockies have made their first trade with the dreaded Dodgers in over a decade.

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Rockies All-Star Catcher Hunter Goodman dishes on ABS strategy - Mile High SportsColorado Rockies All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman dives into strategy that has made him among the best in MLB at ABS challenges.

Jake McCarthy is a key cog in ‘fun’ Rockies offenseColorado’s leadoff hitter among National League leaders in RBI for July in productive team offense

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Dodgers Acquiring Rockies RHPSeth Halvorsen heading to LA for prospects RHP Nick Frasso and OF Landyn Vidourek (Heyman)

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Rockies Trade Seth Halvorsen To DodgersThe Rockies traded flamethrowing but command-challenged righty Seth Halvorsen to the Dodgers. MLB Trade Rumors has the details on the swap.

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as trade deadline approaches ➡️

Monday Rockpile: 5 Rockies storylines to watch in the second halfColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, July 20, 2026

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Predicting Top Cy Young Finishers 🔮Breaking down the top five candidates in the AL and NL ➡️

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5 trade targets that would be great for Astros if they weren't on teams that hated themEverything the Houston Astros need at the trade deadline exists on three teams that don't particularly want to help Houston at all.

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Astros To Designate Nate Pearson For AssignmentThe Astros are taking Pearson off the roster in exchange for an infielder in Delgado. MLB Trade Rumors breaks down the move.

Purple Row After Dark: Goodman sets franchise mark with another 3-home run gameThe two-time All-Star becomes first player in franchise history to have multiple three-home-run contests in the same season

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Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds: Game preview, picks and props for Sunday - Mile High SportsFor Colorado to take the series, starter Ryan Feltner has to dictate the pace early and keep the ball in the yard.

Hunter Goodman’s explosive day at the plate made Rockies’ 9-6 loss to Reds closeThe All-Star catcher put the offense on his back but it wasn’t enough to overcome an early deficit.

Reds vs. Rockies (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Cincinnati Reds' 9-6 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Goodman's 3rd HR of Game 😱

2nd time Rockies catcher has done it this season

Orioles vs. Astros (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 5-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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MLB Teams About to Get Hot 🔥5 clubs primed for second-half surges after All-Star break 📲

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This Week in Purple: Colorado Rockies injury report — July 19, 2026Six players continue to rehab injuries.

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This Week in Purple: Colorado Rockies injury repot — July 19, 2026Six players continue to rehab injuries.

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This under-the-radar Astros draft pick could end up being quite a stealThe 2026 MLB Draft represented a pivotal moment for the Houston Astros and their future direction. The club has a bottom-ranked system and desperately needed to

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Rockies Reacts Results: Daniel Jackson has the edgeThe Georgia catcher was voted as the best pick for the Rockies in the 2026 MLB draft

Orioles vs. Astros (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Reds vs. Rockies (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 10-3 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

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Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds: Preview, picks and player props for Saturday - Mile High SportsThe Rockies managed just two runs on six hits on Friday, and Colorado comes into today's game having lost seven of its last 10.

Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: Second BaseBack-to-back All-Star Goodman has shined bright so far in 2026

Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: First baseThe acquisition of Rumfield has been a first half revelation

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Top 2027 MLB Draft Prospects 📈10 players to know heading into next year's event 📲

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4 Astros prospects who are more expendable at the trade deadline after the 2026 MLB DraftThe Houston Astros used the 2026 Draft to address their outfielder need in-house, which is bad news for a few prospects already chasing that job.

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Astros should give Rockies call at the trade deadline to address need for lefty outfielderThe Houston Astros still desperately need a left-handed-hitting outfielder, and this Rockies player is their best trade deadline bet.

Hughes looks the part, but quiet Rockies fall 7-2 to RedsGabriel Hughes allowed two runs over 5.1 innings, but Colorado managed just six hits and went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.

Orioles vs. Astros (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Reds vs. Rockies (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Cincinnati Reds' 7-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds: Game preview, picks and props for Friday - Mile High SportsRockies starting pitcher Gabriel Hughes as been very effective since his major leagues call-up.

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With Lance McCullers Jr. gone, this Astros legend is Houston's worst contract nowMcCullers is a Brewer now. So who owns the title of Houston's worst contract? The answer isn't fun to say out loud.

Bold Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

5 things that could happen before October

Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: Second BaseWilli Castro and Edouard Julien have filled in nicely

2nd-Half Bold Predictions 🔮Going out on a limb with every team post-All-Star break ➡️

MLB Owners 'Prepared to Cancel Games'Players also 'willing' to lose play time amid salary cap debate (Passan)

Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: Third BaseUp in the air to start the season, the hot corner seems settled for now

Mason Miller Trade Packages 📦Breaking down what it might take to trade for the Padres ace reliever ➡️

4 Astros players with the most to lose in the second half (ranked)The Houston Astros enter the second half of the 2026 with a chance to return to the playoff, but they'll need these four players to step up their game.

Purple Row After Dark: Hunter Goodman joins list of big names as a multiple-time Rockies All-StarHunter Goodman is the first multi-time All-Star on the team since 2019.

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Colorado Rockies 2026 Player Survery: TJ Rumfield - Mile High SportsTJ Rumfield earned two Rookie of the Month awards so far in 2026 and became the latest to take our Colorado Rockies player survey.

Mike Burrows’ elbow injury as Astros’ training staff in the spotlight again for all the wrong reasonsThe Houston Astros are placing Mike Burrows on the 15-day IL with elbow neuritis, effectively nullifying the struggling right-hander's demotion to Triple-A Suga

Colorado Rockies announce 2027 scheduleOpening Day is slated for March 25th in San Francisco

2027 MLB Schedule Drops 🗓️Next season to feature earliest Opening Day ever. More key dates here 📲

The Rockies can no longer treat shortstop as settledEzequiel Tovar ranks last in fWAR and wRC+ among regular shortstops, and the elite defense that once supported his profile has fallen back to average.

Predicting Every Team's Trade Deadline Status 🔮Playing buyer or seller with all 30 clubs ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: OutfieldDisregard anything about the Rockies’ outfield you thought was a lock before spring training.

Astros poach Brewers legacy prospect, payroll space while finalizing Lance McCullers Jr. tradeThe Houston Astros shockingly were able to find a taker for Lance McCullers Jr. and his salary, shipping the oft-injured and disappointing right-hander to the M

Purple Row After Dark: What are your 2nd-half predictions?From records to stats to trades, what will happen in the rest of the 2026 season?

Astros’ top division rival signals trade deadline aggression that could flip script in playoff raceThe Houston Astros are still alive in the American League playoff chase, validating Jim Crane's never-rebuild attitude. The Astros enter the All-Star break just

Astros Trading McCullers to BrewersHouston lands 2B/OF Jadyn Fielder in deal. Full swap and details here 📲

Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: Designated Hitter & BenchEvaluation and versatility center the DH and bench discussion

Weekly Pebble Report: A first half recapFrom Charlie Condon’s assault on the PCL to a 19-year-old tearing up the Arizona Complex League, a level-by-level look at where all five Rockies affiliates stand at the All-Star break — and the one player at each stop you need to know.

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors 👂

👀 Top team for Skubal ⛽ Elite pitchers on the move 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Denver's 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Rockies were among Denver's top athletes of the century ➡️

Astros miraculously trade Lance McCullers Jr. to dream landing spot with NL contenderThe Houston Astros have kicked off trade season with a move that finally allows them to move on from Lance McCullers Jr.

AL Wins All-Star Game 😤American League pitches first shutout since 2013. Tap for top moments and reactions ➡️

Updated Top 100 Prospect Rankings 📊Reshuffling the best of who's next after the 2026 draft ➡️

Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: BullpenThe Rockies’ bullpen has cut walks, kept the ball in the yard and produced far more value than it did in 2025—even if the path from April dominance to summer stability has remained anything but smooth.

All-Stars Who Could Hit Trade Block 🔄Adley Rutschman, more ASG reps who might move ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Joe Espada's Houston Astros' future met with stone cold truth at the All-Star breakIt's clear as day that the Houston Astros need to reach the playoffs if Joe Espada is going to save his job.

Yordan Alvarez’s MVP push with Astros is facing surprising competition from a rookieRemember how the national media snubbed Yordan Alvarez and left him off the list of 10-best hitters coming into the 2026 season. No one will underestimate the H

All-Star Game Break Down ✍️Extra-inning rules, swing-off batters and more ahead of game 📲

Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: Starting RotationThe rotation remains a work in progress.

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Strike 1: Why MLB owners want to cut high-schoolers out of the draft - Mile High SportsIn theory, forcing more high-schoolers to go to college first before turning pro should help grow the college game, right?

Best MLB All-Star Red Carpet LooksStars dressed to impress in Philly. See it all here 📲

Rockies Reacts Survey: Who is your favorite Day 1 draft pick?Or do you prefer someone from Day 2?

Jordan Walker Beats Schwarber in Derby 😮Results, highlights and reactions from Cardinals star's comeback ➡️

History proves that Justin Verlander going into Hall of Fame with Astros cap is not farfetched at allVerlander's Hall of Fame cap isn't a lock for Detroit. Baseball history says an Astros logo wouldn't be shocking at all.

Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: Manager & Coaching StaffSome have been positive, some have been negative, but there’s no denying the foundation that’s being built

MLBPA's Olympics Issues 🙅‍♀️Disagreements with MLB holding up player involvement in 2028 despite support from owners (Passan)

Updated Farm System Rankings 📊How every club stacks up after the draft ➡️

Josh Hader's resurgence doesn't change Astros conversation surrounding his contractThe Houston Astros have gotten exactly what they wanted out of Josh Hader. However, that doesn't mean they should have paid what they did for that production.

Colorado Rockies 2026 draft results and signings trackerHere’s a look at the Rockies’ selections in the 2026 MLB Draft under the direction of their new front office.

MLB ASG Lineups 📝Starting squads ahead of Tuesday's Midsummer Classic

All-Star Game Storylines 🌟What to watch for entering the Midsummer Classic 📲

MLB Draft Grades 🔠Tap to see which team had the best and and worst draft class 📲

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MLB umpires embarrass themselves on Colorado Rockies road trip - Mile High SportsThe Colorado Rockies close out their pre-ASG first half with a California road trip featuring a slew of awful umpiring.

Home Run Derby Preview, Prediction ✍️Breaking down the competitors for this year's event in Philly ➡️

Ranking Every Team at All-Star Break 📊Where red-hot Red Sox, ice-cold Mariners and every team stand ➡️

MLB Draft Grades 🔠Scouting reports and reactions for every 1st-round pick 📲

State of the Position, Mid-Season 2026Revisiting our pre-season predictions and the state of the 2026 Colorado Rockies

A mid-season assessment of the Colorado Rockies front officeThere has been clear progress in the Rockies front office.

Purple Row After Dark: Is the Derby still a Home Run?The format keeps changing and the participant selection process is pretty opaque, is there a better way?

Rockies bats go quiet in 3-1 loss to the Giants to end the first halfThe Rockies finish the first half with a 39-59 record and optimism despite a loss.

Leadoff Inside-the-Park HR 😱

Overturned error leads to crazy play in Rockies-Giants game

Dana Brown just provided big hint to Astros’ next prospect call-up (but there’s a catch)The Houston Astros are considering quite the fun call-up to reinforce their rotation, but the logistics of such a move are complicated.

Rockies vs. Giants (07/12/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 3-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants: Game preview, picks and props for Sunday - Mile High SportsDespite Saturday night's game, Colorado's lineup has been scoring in bunches lately.

Home Run Derby Predictions 🔮Odds, viewing info and preview before Monday's event 📲

MLBx All-Star 3-on-3 Predictions 🔮Participants and team favorites for new event 📲

ETA to The Show ⏰Projecting when top 2026 draft names will make major league debut 📲

This Week in Purple: The Denver Post no longer has a Rockies beat writer — and it’s a problemColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, July 12th, 2026.

Grading and reacting to all of the Astros' 2026 MLB Draft picks (with updates)The Houston Astros are on their way towards one of the more interesting classes from the 2026 MLB Draft. Here are our initial grades of all of their picks.

Tatsuya Imai injury scare turned out to be minor, but Astros’ optimism with him is questionableTatsuya Imai has failed to develop any consistency, but the Houston Astros have no choice but to believe that he can be a second-half contributor.

Purple Row After Dark: Which young Rockies would you like to see extended?A series of early career extensions begs the question: Are any Rockies next?

Paul DePodesta and Tommy Tanous discuss Day 1 of the Rockies MLB DraftThe executives explain provided an assessment of the day’s work.

Astros vs. Rangers (07/11/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 9-3 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Schmitt’s HR sinks Rockies in 4-2 loss in San FranciscoKyle Karros hit his 9th HR of season, but it wasn’t enough for a late comeback