Kansas City Royals vs. Colorado Rockies - April 24, 2025

Purple Row After Dark: Coors Field needs more in-stadium traditionsLet’s bring singing back to Coors Field

Bad baseball continues for Colorado as the Rockies fall to the Nationals 13-3The Rockies hit a new low with a season-high seven consecutive losses

Ezequiel Tovar exits Rockies-Nationals game with left wrist strainRyan Ritter replaces Tovar at shortstop in the sixth inning

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 13-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Royals News: Salvador Perez speed, KC undrafted free agent thrives, Justin Topa new MLB opportunityThe Royals are making noise in the AL right now amid a spectacular win-streak and there's plenty of other headlines beyond the win-streak to pay attention to.

UPDATE: Rockies place Freeland on 15-day IL and select contract of Blake AdamsAccording to reports, the Rockies will also select the contract of Mason Adams tomorrow.

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Royals Playoff Odds: What would it take for KC to turn insane run into Wild Card reality?The Royals are on a torrid pace of late, winning eight straight games and nine of their last 10. Were we all too early counting them out of the playoff picture?

Royals Review Reacts Survey - Are the Royals closer than they appear?Playoffs? Don’t talk about playoffs!

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: numbers 3 to 1Some familiar faces shuffled atop the PuRPs list.

What was Little League like for you?Were you a Bad News Bear?

A Perfect Royals Homestand, a Red-Hot Lineup, and Late-Season HopiumThe Kansas City Royals keep things rolling at home against the Detroit Tigers with a whole-team effort.

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MLB, MLBPA Meeting RegularlyCommissioner Rob Manfred confident deal will be made amid CBA talks (ESPN)

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Updated MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮How postseason could unfold with roughly one month left ➡️

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊See where the Rockies land in our latest batch of power rankings 📲

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3 reasons Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. may once again come up short in AL MVP raceThe Kansas City Royals' superstar will likely have to wait another season to secure his first MVP award, but once again it doesn't appear to be his fault.

Kansas City Royals news: Eight in a row!Will the Royals ever lose again?

Monday Rockpile: How bad is the 2026 Colorado Rockies defense?Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, August 24th, 2026.

Purple Row After Dark: Celebrating Rockies LegendsHall of Famers Larry Walker and Todd Helton are getting statues at Coors Field. Who’s next?

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MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpEvery AL West team has a losing record with 5 weeks to go. Full standings 📲

Royals Win 8th Straight 👑

Kansas City sweeps Detroit inching closer in Wild Card race

Guardians spoil Larry Walker’s statue unveiling, beat Rockies 7-2The first two innings saw 130 combined pitches, and the Rockies had to go to their bullpen early

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The Royals complete a perfect homestand with a Sunday sweep of the TigersWhere has this been all year?

Guardians vs. Rockies (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 7-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Salvy Shows Old Man Speed 💨

Veteran catcher has fans on their feet after 1st steal in five years 🎥

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Colorado Rockies vs. Cleveland Guardians: Game preview, picks and props for Sunday - Mile High SportsOver their last 10 games, the Rockies are showing much better patience; drawing walks in 10.5% of their plate appearances.

Rockies recall Ryan Ritter, place Kyle Karros back on ILIn addition, Tyler Freeman was optioned to Albuquerque.

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Royals' worst position in 2026 has been a glaring problem for an entire decadeKansas City ranks dead last in DH production this season — and it's not a new problem. The numbers paint a damning picture of an organizational blind spot.

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Biggest MLB Disappointments 😔10 early-season names who failed to meet expectations five months into season ➡️

This Week in Purple: ‘This is the Perfect Spot’: Mark Manfredi’s Debut Arrived on a Moment’s NoticeColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

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This is not the way: Guardians top Rockies 4-3Rockies drop 5th straight, 8th in a row at Coors Field

Guardians vs. Rockies (08/22/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 4-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Wacha eats ghosts of losses past, Royals win seventh straightA pair of solo shots proved all the Royals would need behind an excellent effort from the Pac-Man sound effect.

Tigers vs. Royals (08/22/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 3-1 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

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Cole Carrigg proving to be the Colorado Rockies blueprint - Mile High SportsCole Carrigg, quickly into his MLB career, is already proving to be a blueprint for the Colorado Rockies future offense.

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Royals History: Who Salvador Perez is still chasing for Kauffman Stadium RBI recordFifty-plus seasons of Royals baseball at one address means a deep leaderboard of franchise legends. Perez is climbing, but the top of that list is not close.

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MLB HR Leader Rankings 📊Where each squad's slugger stacks up from obvious to most shocking ➡️

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Kansas City Royals news: Major changes to coaching staff unlikelyPlus Maikel Garcia could be out for the year.

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Maikel Garcia injury created Royals roster shuffle giving surging farmhand next MLB opportunityKansas City just swept the Athletics, but Friday's transactions bring fresh roster questions as they opened a homestand without a key piece of their lineup.

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Saturday Rockpile: What Are the Rockies Actually Trying to Build on the Mound?Colorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, August 22nd, 2026.

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Cleveland rocked the Rockies, 9-1The Rockies’ losing skid continues.

History does not repeat; Royals win sixth straightThe Royals hung on to beat Troy Melton this time.

Guardians vs. Rockies (08/21/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 9-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Tigers vs. Royals (08/21/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 5-2 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

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MLB Players' Weekend Gear 🤩Tap for the best bats, gloves and cleats you'll see this weekend 📲

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Colorado Rockies vs. Cleveland Guardians: Preview, picks and player props for Friday - Mile High SportsRockies starter Tanner Gordon might catch a break against a Cleveland lineup that has seen its power evaporate.

Royals quietly cut ties with former closer after reunion opportunity fell flat on it's faceOnce Kansas City's most reliable late-inning arm, Barlow returned to an organization that desperately needed him but couldn't recapture that late-inning magic.

Maikel Garcia lands on the Injured List, Matthew Lugo called upJose Cuas also returns.

Tyler Tolbert should be playing every dayA potential late bloomer?

Tigers series preview: It doesn’t take much to be in the Wild Card raceThe race for mediocrity.

Outcasted Royals offseason flier's relief reputation wasn't damaged enough for Yankees to avoidThe Royals cut ties with reliever Eli Morgan last week and now this week he's found a new landing spot with the Yankees despite his lackluster showing in KC.

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Colorado Rockies 2026 walk-up songs 2.0The Rockies have made many musical changes since April.

Polarizing Royals Stadium Vote Overshadows On-Field Hot StretchThe Kansas City Royals keep the momentum going in a Athletics sweep, but the downtown move casts a long shadow.

Royals Reacts Results: Jac has earned a payday!Royals fans are ready to back up the truck full of cash to keep the slugger in KC.

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The Awards Race Dividing MLB Fans 🤼‍♀️Wetherholt vs. Stewart has turned into a new school vs. old school debate for the ages 📲

Royals need to exercise immense caution with Maikel Garcia as injury nightmare continuesMaikel Garcia just got off the IL, but looks geared up to go back on it with a hamstring strain. Perhaps Thursday's win should've been his last game of 2026.

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Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: numbers 6 to 4Two youngsters join a veteran prospect in the next three on our Top 30 list

A Q&A with KCMO Councilmember Johnathan Duncan about a potential downtown Royals ballparkGetting some information from the City Council about the stadium project

3 reasons Randy Dobnak could help the Royals' rotation in 2027, 2 red flags that loom largeDobnak has a 1.69 ERA since the All-Star break and a roster spot locked in. Whether Kansas City can actually count on him next season is the question.

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Every Team's Franchise Cornerstone in 2029 🔮Who will be the No. 1 star on your favorite team three years from now? 📲

Kansas City Royals news: The City Council approves ballpark fundingConstruction is set to begin next year.

Rockies Reacts Results: Fans believe in the RockiesThey need 13 more wins to avoid 100 losses

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Royals mop the Athletics, win fifth straightA mop is a sweep but butter!

The Purple Row Mailbag: August 2026We open up our mailbag to answer questions from Purple Row readers!

Athletics vs. Royals (08/20/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-2 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: numbers 10 to 7We’ve entered the Top 10 with an infielder, an outfielder and a pitcher.

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Trade Fails Still Haunting Teams 👻These bad moves are still leaving a mark across the league 📲

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Ace Rankings For Every MLB Team ♠️How every team's best starting pitcher stacks up across MLB 📲

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3 undecided future Royals roles KC should use the homestretch to start answeringThe season is lost, but the evaluation window is wide open. These unsettled spots give Kansas City a chance to get real answers before 2027 planning begins.

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Strike 3: The Rockies need a new, experienced pitching coach - Mile High SportsIt turns out that hiring a first-time pitching coach with an analytics background (and zero playing experience) just didn't work.

Thursday Rockpile: What is fueling the Rockies offensive improvements?Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, August 20th, 2026

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Kansas City Royals news: A late inning surge brings joyFor the second straight night, it comes from an unexpected source

We hate LA: Dodgers sweep the Rockies, 6-4, in extra inningsSo. Many. Ks.

Dodgers vs. Rockies (08/19/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-4 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Royals stage another comeback to take the series from the AthleticsRoyals explode for 7 runs in the 8th to get a win!

Kyle Freeland leaves Rockies-Dodgers game with apparent injuryMark Manfredi entered in relief of the left-hander

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Royals finally came to their senses on one red-hot prospect in light of Gavin Cross injuryPotential Royals promotion candidate, Gavin Cross, landed on the IL this week, but they used the bad to bring on some good, brining Carson Roccaforte to Omaha.

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Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Game preview, picks and props for Wednesday - Mile High SportsKyle Freeland has been pounding the strike zone, pitching to contact, and trusting his defense... but will that stop the Dodgers?

Discussing Manager Success 🧐

Insider Jon Heyman analyzes skippers for Angels, Mariners, Royals and Yankees

New MLB Rumors 👂

♨️ Latest on NL MVP race 👀 Shohei pitching again? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

The Royals went all-in on college pitchers in 2018. How did it turn out?Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

According to reports, Rockies to call up Mark ManfrediThe Rockies continue to explore their pitching options.

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MLB Stars Who Played in LLWS 🤯Pros who got their start in Williamsport 📲

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: numbers 15-11A 2026 first-rounder and three Rule 5-eligible prospects are in the next five!

What can San Diego teach Kansas City about downtown baseball?Lessons for KC

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MLB's Most Overpaid Players 💸These 25 players aren't living up to their salaries 📲

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Royals' demotion of Lucas Erceg is last-ditch effort to repair damage from disastrous seasonThe Royals made a bold move optioning former closer Lucas Erceg to Triple-A on Tuesday amid a brutal season. But perhaps this is just what the doctor ordered.

Kansas City Royals news: Stadium renderings, process dominate KC headlinesThe Kansas City Royals win a series opening, but their future home draws all the local attention Tuesday.

Wednesday Rockpile: Taking stock of the Rockies’ starting depthColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Rockies chip away but can’t overcome Dodgers in 7-6 lossWilli Castro paces the Rockies offense but rally falls short in the late innings.

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Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics - 08/18/2026

Lucas Erceg demoted, Carlos Durán called upThe struggling reliever is demoted.

Rockies place Hunter Goodman on the injured list; recall Braxton FulfordThe All-Star catcher had missed four straight games

Hunter Goodman Placed on IL

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The Rockies announced today the following transactions: -Placed C Hunter Goodman on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Aug. 15) with a left shoulder strain. -Recalled C Braxton Fulford from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Weekly Pebble Report: Jared Thomas lost six months. He never lost his belief.Two surgeries, two recoveries, and a Rockies prospect who never once wavered on where this ends.

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Game preview, picks and props for Tuesday - Mile High SportsOver their last 10 games, Colorado's offense is hotter than L.A.'s, averaging 4.7 runs per game compared to the Dodgers' 4.0.

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: numbers 20-16Some new and familiar make up the next group

Rockies eventually learned frustrating Michael Lorenzen reality that Royals already knewA former Royals pitcher found himself on the chopping block in Colorado yesterday and it's easy to see why. His issues from 2025 certainly carried over.

Royals Review Reacts Survey - Time to lock Jac up?The slugger has been slugging, he’s only going to get more expensive from here.

1 Stat for Every MLB Team 🔢The number that defines each club's season 📲

The biggest excuse for the Royals offense has now expiredYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

20th & Blake: Zac Veen takes MLB by storm - Mile High SportsThe Colorado Rockies called up prospect Zac Veen who immediately took MLB by storm...but the pitching still needs an overhaul.

Cameron Looks Unstoppable While the Royals’ Roster Keeps ShiftingThe Kansas City Royals end the West Coast road trip on a high note, thanks to Noah Cameron’s heroics.

Most Valuable 1990s Sports Cards 🤑Breaking down top pieces from that era 📲

This Week in the Minors: Lucas Braun continues to impressShould the starter get a look in KC this year?

Kansas City Royals News: Garcia and Pasquantino are backPlus we might see the city’s funding proposal for the new downtown stadium this week.

Tuesday Rockpile: As Zac Veen and Cole Carrigg show, these aren’t your mother’s Colorado RockiesColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Ohtani, Muncy blast Rockies in 11-5 Dodger winA three-run mini rally in the ninth made this look closer than it really was

Royals offense explodes in victory over AthleticsGarcia and Pasquantino each got hits in their return from the IL, but it was Witt and Cags with the fireworks.

Dodgers vs. Rockies (08/17/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 11-5 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Athletics vs. Royals (08/17/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 9-5 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Rockies DFA Michael Lorenzen, recall TJ ShookWith this move, the Rockies have begun shaping their 2027 rotation.

Royals cutting ties with Starling Marte makes their trade deadline hesitancy look so much worseJust weeks ago, Starling Marte was rumored to be a prime trade deadline asset for the Royals. Now, a roster shuffle finds him on his way out for nothing.

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Game preview, picks and props for Monday - Mile High SportsThe Rockies won road series wins over Arizona and San Francisco, but the payrollmaxxing Dodgers now await them at Coors Field.

Vinnie and Maikel return, Royals cut MarteThe Royals also add a lefty to the bullpen.

Noah Cameron's shocking surge could put him in driver's seat for Royals' 2027 Opening Day nodCameron continues to dazzle as the recent changes to his game have paid off. With all the injuries the Royals face, could he be their 2027 Opening Day starter?

Royals DFA Starling Marte

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Rockies Reacts Survey: Will the Rockies lose 100 games in 2026?Can they get 13 more wins with their remaining schedule?

Athletics series preview: Their rebuild suffers a setbackThe A’s have

The best hitting MLB debuts in Royals historyYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

New MLB Power Rankings 📊🔥 Padres surging 😩 Red Sox out of gas 📲 Full rankings midway through August

Colorado Rockies 2026 Player Survey: Gabriel Hughes, Movie Buff - Mile High SportsColorado Rockies starting pitcher Gabriel Hughes shares his love of movies in our latest 2026 Player Survey

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: numbers 25-21Three pitchers, one infielder and one outfielder make up the next five!

Royals News: Vinnie Pasquantino, Maikel Garcia returns, KC's rising farm ranking, Carlos SantanaFrom returning stars, to better farm system recognition, to old friends looking for a new home, there's plenty of headlines for Royals fans to palate this week.

Monday Rockpile: Kyle Karros, Cole Carrigg, and the Power of FriendshipColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, August 17th, 2026

Kansas City Royals news: Almost a no-no from NoahAnd is Randy Dobnak in next year’s rotation?

Teams Already Regretting Deadline Trades 😖Yankees, more clubs that could use a deadline do-over ➡️

Purple Row After Dark: The Rockies have 50 wins. Let’s celebrate!We’re celebrating both the Rockies and you, the Purple Row community

Rockies keep fighting, pull away from Giants in 13-7 winAdael Amador and Brett Sullivan homered, Zac Veen scored on a heads-up dash home and the Rockies repeatedly answered the Giants to win the rubber match.

Cameron dazzles again as Royals shut out Angels to win seriesThe lefty continues to be unhittable

Rockies vs. Giants (08/16/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 13-7 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants: Game preview, picks and props for Sunday - Mile High SportsRockies outfielder Zac Veen has hit a home run in two of the first three games since his recent call-up to the majors.