Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies - August 21, 2024

Purple Row After Dark: Contract Extensions?Who could be extended ahead of the looming lockout?

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3 bold moves the Nationals must make to contend for the World Series in 2027The Washington Nationals are capable of contending in Major League Baseball. The team's elite offense was left out to dry by the team's abysmal bullpen. Blowing

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 46, Valente BellozoOne strong appearance wasn’t enough to justify more opportunities

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Who Are Some Potential Washington Nationals Trade Chips This Offseason?5 potential Nationals trade pieces this winter that are worth monitoring

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The 10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the Nationals' most unexpected postseason triumph ➡️

Friday Rockpile: Rockies attendance dips, again, in 2026Coors Field saw its fewest total fans since 2005

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Every former Nationals player slated to be eligible for the 2027 Hall of Fame ballotAs the offseason is in the early stages for the Washington Nationals, figuring out things to talk about consistently can be a bit of an issue. However, with so

Scaling the Rocks: CarGo joins elite Colorado clubColorado Rockies news and links for Friday, October 9, 2026

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Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Colorado needs to address in 2027 📲

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AFL Update: Oct. 9, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesSalt River put up three in the first but was shut down until the 9th when the Rafters got a one-out double and two-out RBI single to walk off the Mesa Solar Sox, 4-3. Four Washington minor-leaguers appeared in the game: Jorgelys Mota started in center field and batted cleanup, going 0-for-2 at the plate

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Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 47, Kyle FreelandThe left-hander has spent his entire career in Colorado, and struggled in what could be his final season with the team.

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Michael King would be a statement free agent signing for the Washington NationalsIf the Nats wanted to show they mean business for 2027, Michael King would be a great signing with ties to Blake Butera

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🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

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Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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Thursday Rockpile: Lessons for the Rockies from the Athletics failure to launchHow do the Rockies avoid falling down during the climb?

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Daylen Lile’s 2026 season was a mixed bag for the Washington NationalsDaylen Lile did not have a bad season in 2026 but he still left a bit to be desired at the plate

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Scaling the Rocks: Away from the din of the crowds, 2027 starts to take shapeColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 8th, 2026

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Offseason Update: Oct. 8, 2026 from NationalsProspects.comNo game yesterday, but I've got a little time this morning to pass along a couple of items that didn't merit a mention before.

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

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Seaver King had an electrifying bounce back year in 2026After a brutal first pro season, Seaver King looked like the guy the Washington Nationals selected in the top 10 in 2026

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 48, Sean SullivanThe 24-year-old LHP only made 5 starts before suffering shoulder injury

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Wednesday Rockpile: Walker Monfort and Paul DePodesta discuss pitching, the Penner Sports Group, and going forwardHere are highlights from Tuesday’s Rockies postseason debrief.

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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The Washington Nationals finally found their next ace with Cade CavalliCade Cavalli finally became the guy for the Nationals this year and got rewarded with a contract extension

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Rockies will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

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Scaling the Rocks: Let the autopsy of the 2026 Colorado Rockies beginColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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AFL Update: Oct. 7, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters got four in the 1st and cruised to a 7-2 win over the Saguaros. R.J. Sales not only started but pitched into the 6th for the first time in his career. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks over five and a 1/3rd innings and was credited with the win.

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5 free agent relievers the Nationals should target this offseasonIt's no secret that the Washington Nationals bullpen was historically bad in 2026. While I've made it clear that I don't think the blown saves record is nearly

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Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 49, Brenton DoyleThe two-time Gold Glover cleaned out his locker at Coors Field and headed for the Windy City.

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Kevin Gausman could be the rotation anchor the Nats are looking forThe veteran starter is a free agent the Washington Nationals should think about pursuing

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Tuesday Rockpile: A briefing on the Rockies’ arbitration players for 2027The Rockies have at least five players eligible for arbitration

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The Luis Perales for Jake Bennett Trade has not aged well for the Washington Nationals so farOf all the deals Paul Toboni has made as Nats POBO, the Jake Bennett for Luis Perales swap is the one he might want back

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Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Colorado's first-year players stand across the league 📲

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Scaling the Rocks: The Rockies are looking aheadColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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AFL Update: Oct. 6, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesSalt River scored in four of eight "ups" and outslugged a poor bullpen showing for a 10-7 win over Peoria. One of those throwers was Noah Dean, a 25-y.o. MLFA who was released during spring training by the Red Sox and signed by the Nats in late March. He picked up where he left off

2026 Nationals draft pick likely to miss next season after recent suspensionThe Washington Nationals are enjoying the offseason and everything that comes along with it. After a grueling 2026 season in which the team dealt with a ton of

Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Rangers and Rockies could make a move ➡️

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 50, Troy JohnstonJohnston turned an uncertain roster spot into a full major-league season and found ways to contribute at the plate. The defense, baserunning and lack of power complicated the rest of the evaluation.

Keibert Ruiz saved his Washington Nationals career in 2026After struggling for years, Keibert Ruiz was arguably the best redemption story on the Nationals this season

Monday Rockpile: One peak Rockies shortstop, one impossible choiceTroy Tulowitzki felt inevitable. Trevor Story felt dangerous. Picking between their peak Rockies versions should be easy. It absolutely is not.

What to make of the Nationals recording their lowest ballpark attendance since 2010The 2026 MLB season is now in the rearview -- at least for the Nationals. While we've settled into the division series', the Nats are once again watching Octobe

The Washington Nationals had funky home/road splits in 2026The Nationals had a similar record at home and on the road but the way they got there was bizarre

Scaling the Rocks: Walk-offs are awesomeColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, October 5, 2026

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AFL Update: Oct. 5, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters put up crooked numbers in 7th and 8th but fell two runs short, 6-4 on Sunday night. In what may very well be the norm this fall, just two Nationals appeared in the game: ● Teo Banks batted eighth and started in RF. He went 0-for-3 at the plate and had no defensive

James Wood’s season followed a familiar pattern for the Washington NationalsJames Wood took a step forward but he still faced familiar issues in the second half of the season

This Week in Purple: Let’s Talk About ThatColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, October 4th, 2026

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AFL Update: Oct. 4, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesJarlin Susana came as advertised in a 9-4 win by the Salt River Rafters over the Glendale Desert Dogs. Susana's fastball velo was like your boss's golf game&mdah;consistently in the low 100's—but that came with some command issues early, as the 22-y.o. walked two of the the first three batters he faced before escaping the

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

Saturday Rockpile: Tommy Tanous discusses the Rockies draft and adjusting to baseball at elevationThe Rockies assistant general manager shares his perspective on a range of topics.

5 Nationals hitters who reached No. 1 in surprising advanced MLB rankingAs we look at the Nationals 2026 season, we see both good and bad. Today, however, I am choosing to look upon the good. What that pertains to exactly is hitting

Scaling the Rocks: Bring on the Division SeriesColorado News and Links for Saturday, October 3, 2026

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The State of the Nationals Farm - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt's been about three years since I last did this post and some things have changed. For starters, there's a new a general manager and a new field manager. The former is important, the latter is not, at least not in terms of what this site is focused on. The wish for a star I

Purple Row After Dark: Which former Rockies are you rooting for in the MLB Postseason?Will you be rooting for Brenton Doyle’s White Sox? Or perhaps Antonio Senzatela’s Brewers? Or someone else entirely?

Pebble Report Spotlight: Arizona Fall League previewMLB’s “finishing school” kicks off tomorrow!

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 51, Jordan BeckBeck entered 2026 looking to build on a promising season, but his approach unraveled, his role shrank, and his future with the Rockies became much less certain.

ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

What’s Next For Dylan Crews?Dylan Crews has not lived up to the hype through 3 seasons, but is there still reason to believe he can?

3 former Nationals players you didn't realize were in the 2026 MLB PostseasonWhile the 2026 season might be over for the Washington Nationals, rooting interest should not stop there for fans of the organization. Luckily, one of the Natio

Friday Rockpile: A ‘Swiss Army knife,’ Owen Cuffe plays critical role for ACL RockiesCuffe just finished his first season as the Arizona Complex League pitching a rehab coach for Colorado

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍The best fits for Philly's star second baseman 📲

MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

Scaling the Rocks: Remembering RocktoberColorado News and Links for Friday, October 2, 2026

Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Colorado's 2026 season 📲

Taking a look at how the Washington Nationals fared using the ABS challenge systemI wanted to examine how the Nationals did in the first year of the ABS challenge system

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 52, Edouard JulienLack of results and bad defense made Julien expendable before season’s end

Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Why the Nationals should pursue both of the Cubs' top free agents ➡️

Former Washington Nationals are already making a big impact in the postseasonLuis Garcia Jr., Bryce Harper and Erick Fedde are among the former Nationals to have big moments early in the playoffs

Scaling the Rocks: A time for reflectionColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 1, 2026

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

Veteran Nationals catcher declares free agency after not appearing in majors in 2026The Washington Nationals might be at home on the couch watching the the 2026 MLB Postseason unfold like the rest of us, but that doesn't mean that things aren't

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 53, Michael LorenzenLorenzen arrived as an intriguing veteran addition, but a season spent searching for adjustments never produced the innings or stability the Rockies hoped to find.

Paul Toboni and the Washington Nationals need to find an elite reliever to spearhead the bullpenThe Nats cannot afford to build the bullpen on the margins again. They need a heavy hitter at the back end

Wednesday Rockpile: The optimistic improvement of the 2026 Colorado Rockies2026 was always going to be tough, but progress was made

The eye-popping Statcast data behind James Wood's strong 2026 campaignThe 2026 MLB season has come and gone. It was an eventful year for the Washington Nationals, with Luis García Jr. hitting over 20 home runs before being traded

Brady House took a step forward in 2026 for the Nationals but the best is yet to comeUnlike others, Brady House took a moderate step forward but there’s still plenty of gas in the tank for the 23 year old

MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

Scaling the Rocks: Cole Carrigg and TJ Rumfield provide hope for the RockiesColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

The Washington Nationals offense blasted past all expectations this seasonThe Nationals offense was a force to be reckoned with this season getting production from all over the place in 2026

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 54, Tyler FreemanFreeman put the ball in play and showed off a strong arm, but a lack of power and declining production pushed him off the 40-man roster.

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the top offenses stand going into October ➡️

Cole Carrigg selected as NL Rookie of the Month for SeptemberCarrigg becomes the 10th Rockie to win the award, and second this year.

Tuesday Rockpile: Should MLB build a ballpark in Grand Teton National Park?No. It’s a terrible idea. Here’s why.

Jarlin Susana impresses with easy high velocity in Triple-A Championship gameThe Washington Nationals officially concluded their 2026 season with 77 wins, exceeding any total they have had in over half a decade. In fact, there are a lot

CJ Abrams had a career year for the Washington Nationals in 2026CJ Abrams will be the first player we grade this offseason. The Nats infielder had a monster year at the plate

Scaling the Rocks: Rockies PBO Paul DePodesta plans for the offseasonColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Purple Row After Dark: It’s Purple Row’s October Madness!Play ball!

Is it time to worry about James Wood's second half struggles?The Washington Nationals offense had a great year. The N has been ranked near the top of most major offensive categories all season. Even after trading Luis Gar

Colorado Rockies 2026 Season Review: Ranking the RockiesReviewing the 2026 Colorado Rockies season by breaking down the individual player seasons

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: HM, Kris BryantThe former MVP spent all of 2026 on the 60-day injured list

ABS Increased MLB Game Times ➕Average time to play nine innings up nearly 4 minutes from last year (AP)

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The 2026 Washington Nationals had a season to be proud ofThis was a true step forward season for the Nats. I reflected on year 1 under Blake Butera and Paul Toboni

Andrés Chaparro caps impressive second half as Nationals take final series over MetsThe Washington Nationals have officially wrapped up the 2026 season. After a year that was both entertaining and embarrassing at different points, the players c

MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Round-by-round picks with bracket set 📲

Monday Rockpile: Zach Goodman reflects on his first season behind the mic for the RockiesThe rookie broadcaster had a lot of things to get used to, but also had plenty of highlights

MLB Draft Lottery 2027 OddsSee them here 📲

Final Regular Season Power Rankings 📊How the Rockies finished out the year 📲

Scaling the Rocks: The 2026 Rockies season is overColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, September 28, 2026

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And Now We Wait…Thanks to the Red Wings' award-winning playoff run, the Washington Nationals' minors and majors seasons ended just a day apart.

Purple Row After Dark: Your favorite moments from the 2026 Rockies seasonWhich games, performances, and memories were the bright spots in the year for you?

Last Day of Regular Season 🔥Phillies grab final Wild Card spot. Astros take AL West. Full recap here 📲

Rockies falter in their season finale with 4-2 loss to the White SoxThe 2026 Colorado Rockies season comes to a close with a loss.

Playoff Field Finalized ♨️Standings after Phillies clinch, Astros win division 📲

🚨 MLB Playoff Bracket SET 🔒😱 Astros on wrong end of history 🔔 Phillies taking on Braves 📲 Recap of final day

Rockies vs. White Sox (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 4-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Mets vs. Nationals (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 6-4 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

This Week in Purple: Dawn of the Final DayColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, September 27th, 2026

DC Mayor introduces bill including $380 million renovation to Nationals ParkLast week, Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser announced plans to introduce new legislation that would allocate $380 million for renovations, and ongoing mainte

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Connelly Early is back in his place of peace on a big league moundConnelly Early managed to get on the mound for the Washington Nationals and made a strong first impression

Nationals' season finale start time moved up to beat inclement weather on SundayThe Washington Nationals are headed into Game 162 against the New York Mets with a chance to clinch a 77 win season for the first time in the decade of the 2020

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Rochester Loses AAA National ChampionshipTeam Yesterday Today Pitching Probables Rochester Lost, 5-3 (10 inn.) END OF SEASON N/A Oklahoma City 5 Rochester 3 (10 inn.) • Cebert 2IP, 1H, 0R, 1BB, 2K • Yean (BS, 1) ⅔ IP, 2H, 2R, 2ER, 1BB, 1K, WP • Beeter (L, 1-1) 3BF, 1H, 3R, 2ER, 2BB, 0K • Pineda 3-5, 2B, RBI

Behind a full team effort, the Rockies rack up milestones and beat the White Sox 9-6Hunter Goodman’s 40th home run leads the way as Colorado helps extinguish Chicago’s AL Central hopes

Rockies vs. White Sox (09/26/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 9-6 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

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White Sox vs. Rockies Lineup: No Meidroth Again? Pham Moves Up Order, MoreAfter a resounding win against the Colorado Rockies, the Chicago White Sox will look to continue their hunt for the division title. With a win and a Cleveland l

Nationals speedsters CJ Abrams and Nasim Nuñez rounding out 2026 with historic featsCJ Abrams reached the 30-30 mark very recently. Nasim Nunez broke the Nationals team record for stolen bases. It has been a wonderful final wrap-up of the seaso

Mets vs. Nationals (09/26/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 7-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Saturday Rockpile: Roster churn helped raise the floor in 2026The Rockies moved on from a lot of 2025 contributors, so how have those players fared in 2026?

Connelly Early slated for Nationals debut today after successful rehab assignmentThe Washington Nationals have just 2 games remaining, but if they finish out both games on a high note, they would have the opportunity to finish with a pretty

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The Washington Nationals officially avoid a last place finishWith the win last night, the Nats clinched 4th place and pushed the big money Mets into last place