Athletics vs. Colorado Rockies - February 24, 2024

Weekly Pebble Report: Stu Flesland III Is Forcing His Way Onto the Rockies’ RadarA 2023 11th-round pick, Flesland has a 3.03 ERA across three levels — and a real case for a longer look

Rockies Reacts Survey: Where will TJ Rumfield finish in NL Rookie of the Year voting?Will he be a finalist, or will he snubbed?

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

Will Castro is a Swiss Army knife for the RockiesThe veteran displays his versatility, having manned six positions this season while topping Colorado in extra-base hits

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Tuesday Rockpile: Rockies bullpen coach Matt Buschman is learning about pitching at elevation — and looking to the futureColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Rockies robbed on rainy night, fall to Orioles 2-1Jake McCarthy’s would be walk-off robbed with over-the-fence catch

Orioles vs. Rockies (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 2-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Orioles vs. Rockies Weather Delay: Restart time announcedMonday’s game was paused after the 5th inning

Athletics vs. Rangers (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 8-1 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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Colorado Rockies vs. Baltimore Orioles: Game preview, picks and props for Monday - Mile High SportsThe Rockies are spiraling, and their offensive production has dried up entirely over the last couple of weeks.

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Running the bases with Colorado Rockies Jake McCarthy - Mile High SportsJake McCarthy has led the Colorado Rockies down the path to their new offensive identity. He shares his thoughts on running the bases.

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Monday Rockpile: Mike “Tiny” Pontarelli is the engine that makes the Rockies’ clubhouse runColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, August 31st, 2026

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

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Purple Row After Dark: What are you watching around MLB this September?The Rockies may be struggling, but the rest of baseball is giving us plenty to watch.

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

Orioles vs. Athletics (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 8-5 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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Despite applying some late pressure, the Rockies can’t avoid the sweep and lose 3-2 to the Braves in extra inningsRockies keep it close today, but Atlanta takes all six games against Colorado this season

Rockies vs. Braves (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 3-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Rookie Benched for Flip Off 🫣Cole Carrigg held out of Rockies lineup after inappropriate gesture toward Braves fans

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This Week in Purple: Fans think Kyle Freeland will stay with the RockiesColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, August 30th, 2026

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Purple Row After Dark: What if MLB adopted a Designated Fielder?How would the logistics work? Who would be a good candidate for the Rockies?

Orioles vs. Athletics (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 5-3 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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Rockies strike first, but some late-inning defensive weirdness allows Atlanta to prevail 2-1Little things sunk the ship late

Rockies vs. Braves (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 2-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Saturday Rockpile: What the Rockies’ outfield defense is actually made ofColorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, August 29th, 2026

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

Orioles vs. Athletics (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 4-3 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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Big hit eludes Rockies as Braves win series opener 6-4Rockies tally plenty of hits but go 1-for-11 with men in scoring position

Rockies vs. Braves (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-4 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Colorado Rockies at Atlanta Braves: Preview, picks and player props for Friday - Mile High SportsThe Rockies' road trip continues in Atlanta, where the red-hot Braves just finished sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

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Friday Rockpile: Eric Young reflects on his WPBL managing experienceColorado Rockies news and links for Friday, August 28, 2026

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Awful AL West Still Dangerous 👀What went wrong and why there's still hope for MLB's worst division 📲

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Purple Row After Dark: Predict the Rockies record in the final stretchIt’s coming down to the wire.

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Rockies waste too many chances in a 7-1 loss to the NationalsColorado repeatedly put runners on base against Jake Irvin, but failed to cash in and settled for a series split in Washington.

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/27/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 7-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals: Game preview, picks and props for Thursday - Mile High SportsThe Rockies snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 13-1 blowout... and they're looking to create even more momentum.

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Strike 3: The Dodgers' financial mess is upending delicate collective bargaining talks - Mile High SportsThere’s little but speculation to go on at this moment, but any time there’s a federal investigation… it’s not a good thing.

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Thursday Rockpile: Hunter Goodman is the face of the Rockies franchiseColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, August 27th, 2026

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September Call-Ups to Watch 👀10 players who can make a late-season impact for a contender 📲

Purple Row After Dark: Iconic Rockies PitchesWhat pitches stick out to you in Rockies history?

Twins vs. Athletics (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 7-4 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

Rockies rain homers in Washington to crush the Nationals 13-1Two wins is technically the start of a streak!

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 13-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

The state of the Colorado Rockies farm system, August 2026How are things looking halfway through 2026 and beyond?

20th & Blake: Larry Walker's Enduring Colorado Rockies Legacy - Mile High SportsThe Colorado Rockies unveiled a statue of Hall of Famer Larry Walker in a rare bit of team-wide excellence from the organization.

Wednesday Rockpile: Is the platoon system still working for the Rockies?Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Every Team's Biggest Red Flag 🚩Breaking down warning signs across the league 📲

Purple Row After Dark: Best Ballpark BitesWhat’s the best thing you’ve eaten at a baseball stadium?

MIN at OAK Game Highlights

Oakland Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins - 08/25/2026

The Rockies let the dogs out, defeat the Nationals, 3-1And with that, the seven-game losing streak is over.

Taj Bradley's Immaculate Inning 🤯

Pitcher throws first one in Twins history

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/25/2026)

Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies - 08/25/2026

Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals: Game preview, picks and props for Tuesday - Mile High SportsInfielder Connor Norby is slashing .333/.394/.567 with 10 hits over his last 10 games, including four doubles and a home run.

Weekly Pebble Report: Andrew Baker Found His Pitch — and a New HomeThe Rockies’ Triple-A reliever explains why his signature pitch isn’t really a cutter, how a May trade from Philadelphia reshaped his path to the big leagues, and what a championship run in Puerto Rico had to do with his breakout season.

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: Top 30 summaryHere’s how the voting shook out halfway through 2026

Rockies Reacts Survey: Where will Kyle Freeland pitch in 2027?Will he stay in Denver, pitch somewhere else, or retire?

Ranking MVP Favorites 📊Top 10 candidates in heated AL, NL races 📲

Umpire's 'Jumpman' Leap 😭

Goes full extension to avoid ball

Tuesday Rockpile: Tomoyuki Sugano discusses his time with the Colorado RockiesColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, August 25th, 2026.

Twins vs. Athletics (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 9-6 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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 🎥

Worst Division in MLB History? 😳

How the AL West is setting new lows this season

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Guardians vs. Rockies (08/23/2026)

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

Athletics vs. Astros (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 7-6 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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.

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

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 🎥

Athletics vs. Astros (08/22/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 4-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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.

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

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

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

Guardians vs. Rockies (08/21/2026)

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

Athletics vs. Astros (08/21/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-0 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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

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 🎥

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

Athletics vs. Royals (08/19/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 9-7 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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?

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

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!

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

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.

LAD at COL Game Highlights

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - 08/18/2026

OAK at KAN Game Highlights

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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