Colorado Rockies vs. Houston Astros - April 27, 2024

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Teams

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Pitching

WinnerR. Blanco (3-0)

LoserC. Quantrill (0-3)

Scoring

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Top 3Yordan Alvarez homers to center field. Chas McCormick scores.

Top 2Trey Cabbage doubles to deep left center field. Yainer Diaz scores.

Bot 1Ryan McMahon homers to center field. Brenton Doyle scores.

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AJ Blubaugh has pitched in every inning this season. Now the Astros are trusting their rookie reliever with some of their biggest outs. https://t.co/Mpy0Y233Up

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Brian McTaggart

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Wesneski's gem made good by Velázquez's clutch hit, Blubaugh's tightrope walk https://t.co/17fAf5WKVb

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REKAP ®: ⚾️ Chicago White Sox 2-0 loss to Houston Astros. ‘That was sloppy and poorly managed! https://t.co/ObSvVkhrR9

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Hayden Wesneski tossed a seven-inning gem as three Astros pitchers combined for a shutout, with Nelson Velázquez getting the big hit in the eighth inning. https://t.co/3WmNZApbAQ

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Houston Astros

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Took care of business!💪

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Purple Row After Dark: What’s the Rockies story you’re dying to read?Let us know, and we’ll try our best to make it happen

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White Sox vs. Astros (09/02/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-0 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

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Tatsuya Imai should opt out of Astros deal for this reason everybody least expectedImai's season has not gone how anyone expected, but despite his contract he has good reason to opt out.

04:58

Orioles vs. Rockies (09/02/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 6-5 win vs. Baltimore Orioles 🎥

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Yordan Alvarez is masking one of the Astros' biggest problems of 2026New hitting coaches were brought in for this season, but the impact doesn't appear to have been noticeable.

Bleacher Report•21h

MLB Home Stretch Predictions 🔮10 things we think will happen before the playoffs 📲

www.purplerow.com•12h

Gabriel Hughes still in search of first MLB winInitial victory remains elusive for rookie righthander but solid outing helps Colorado snap a franchise-record home losing streak 

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Stating the case for Jim Crane to make this impact GM hiring for AstrosThe Hall of Famer and greatest player in franchise history brings a lot more to the table than many give him credit for.

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Angels just sent Astros a message after Arte Moreno abruptly sells team to NFL ownerThe days of the Angels being afterthoughts in the AL West are probably over.

Bleacher Report•18h

MLB Players Expect LockoutMany around majors preparing for 'lengthy' work stoppage (ESPN)

www.purplerow.com•17h

How TJ Rumfield’s Rookie Year Stacks Up to Todd HeltonColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, September 2, 2026

04:57

Orioles vs. Rockies (09/01/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 4-2 win vs. Baltimore Orioles 🎥

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White Sox vs. Astros (09/01/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 5-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Rockies stop their Coors Field skid and defeat the Orioles 4-2It was a big night for TJ Rumfield and Adael Amador.

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Astros to blame for why RF Cam Smith not progressing as expectedA deeper dive inside Cam Smith's advanced metrics tell a tale of stagnation, not progress. It seems likely not skipping the AA & AAA levels would have helped

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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

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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 📲

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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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Dana Brown's public comments post Astros dismissal highlight his failures as GMBrown's appearance on MLB Radio raised some serious eyebrows about his tenure in Houston.

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Astros Bypassing Mike Burrows Promotion with Ronel Blanco Raises Legitimate QuestionsBurrows hasn't given length, but his results have been far better than Blanco's.

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3 red-hot Astros minor leaguers who pushed hard for a September call-upMLB rosters expand from 26 to 28 on September 1st. For the Houston Astros, that means much-needed reinforcements are on the way. Houston had an excellent week,

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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

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Orioles vs. Rockies (08/31/2026)

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

www.purplerow.com•2d

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

04:44

White Sox vs. Astros (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

milehighsports.com•2d

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.

milehighsports.com•2d

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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Astros look even more foolish amid Nate Pearson's ridiculous Royals runNate Pearson is on a ridiculous run with the Royals, proving that the pitching-needy Houston Astros gave up on him too soon.

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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 📲

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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

04:56

Rockies vs. Braves (08/30/2026)

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

Bleacher Report•3d

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

Bleacher Report•3d

Snoopy's Wild First Pitch 😭Classic Joe Cool 🎥

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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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Predicting Jeremy Peña’s next contract after his August swoon with AstrosHouston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has one year left until he's a free agent, and his August struggles look to really have hurt potential mega contract

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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?

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

04:55

Rockies vs. Braves (08/29/2026)

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

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Astros vs. Mets (08/29/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Astros vs. Mets, 08/29/2026 🎥

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Astros have done themselves no favors with Jim Crane's Joe Espada meddlingJim Crane has done little to suggest Joe Espada won't be out of a job at the end of the season, and the Houston Astros are worse off because of it.

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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 ➡️

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Astros may already have Bryan Abreu replacement before free agency hitsBryan Abreu is a free agent at the end of the season and the rise of AJ Blubaugh means the Houston Astros don't need to pay the big bucks to bring him back

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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

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Rockies vs. Braves (08/28/2026)

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

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Astros vs. Mets (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 3-1 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

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Yordan Chasing History 👑

Astros slugger looking to be only the 2nd Triple Crown winner since 1967

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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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4 biggest Astros X-factors who could make-or-break their playoff chancesThese Houston Astros players could be sneaky important when it comes to the Astros' playoff aspirations in 2026.

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

04:44

Yankees Lose Series to Astros 📉

Cole surrenders 3 ER, as offense can't answer 🎥

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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.

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Breaking down Yordan Alvarez's chances of winning Triple Crown for Astros in 2026Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is leading the AL in all the big offensive categories. Here's a realistic look at his Triple Crown odds.

04:55

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 📲

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4 biggest Astros mistakes that were made during the Dana Brown eraDana Brown made many mistakes at the helm of the Houston Astros, but these four stand out as the biggest, as well as ones that the team will keep paying for.

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

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

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Astros vs. Yankees (08/26/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Astros vs. Yankees, 08/26/2026 🎥

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Rockies vs. Nationals (08/26/2026)

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

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Astros' late rally against Yankees doesn't change Houston's Ethan Pecko problemThe Houston Astros survived a wild 9-7 comeback win over the Yankees, but Ethan Pecko's second MLB start revealed the same command issues that have plagued him.

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New MLB Rumors 👀

🗣️ Latest on Ketel Marte ♨️ Executive hot seat 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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

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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.

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

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

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4 general manager candidates Astros should look at to fill void left by Dana Brown firingWith the Houston Astros' GM role open, its time to start the search for the next one now. Here are a few names that could garner some interest.

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

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

04:55

Astros Take Down Yankees 🚀

Houston gets narrow win behind Yainer Diaz 2 HR game

04:57

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/25/2026)

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Astros might be using emerging bullpen weapon wrong but there's still time for a changeThe Houston Astros have developed a real bullpen weapon with AJ Blubaugh, but one has to wonder if the better play wouldn't have been working him as a starter.

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

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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

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

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Rockies vs. Nationals (08/24/2026)

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

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Worst Division in MLB History? 😳

How the AL West is setting new lows this season

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Timing of Dana Brown's firing is aggressive even by Jim Crane's standardsJim Crane let Dana Brown run the draft and the deadline, then fired him 3 weeks later while tied for first place with just a few weeks left. Explain the logic

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

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Joe Espada’s gaffe didn’t cost Astros, but looks far worse after Dana Brown's firingAfter parting ways with GM Dana Brown, the Houston Astros microscope turns to manager Joe Espada, who's tenure in charge hasn't lived up to what fans had hoped.

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

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Astros remove GM Dana Brown midway through playoff race in shockingly timed moveFresh off only taking three wins of a nine-game homestand that included games against the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, and the Athletics, Houston Astro

Bleacher Report•1w

🚨 Astros, GM Part WaysDana Brown's contract was set to expire after season

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

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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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

04:57

Guardians vs. Rockies (08/23/2026)

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

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Astros are looking like draft geniuses after start to Logan Hughes' professional careerHouston Astros first round pick Logan Hughes could not have had a better start to his professional career and its time to give the front office some flowers.

04:57

Athletics vs. Astros (08/23/2026)

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

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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.

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

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Bleacher Report•1w

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

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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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Previewing the Astros remaining 2026 schedule including vital stretch to start SeptemberThe Houston Astros' final six weeks have become that much harder, because they haven't been able to capitalize on a recent easy stretch.

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

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Guardians vs. Rockies (08/22/2026)

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

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Athletics vs. Astros (08/22/2026)

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

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Mike Burrows’ turnaround on rehab assignment may come too late for the Astros in 2026Mike Burrows made his second rehab start and could be back soon, but is his return enough to fix the Astros' pitching woes in the final month of the season?

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

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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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Astros' Jose Altuve resurgence is arriving when stakes couldn't be higherJose Altuve is heating up at the exact moment the Astros need someone, anyone, to be dependable.

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

04:52

Guardians vs. Rockies (08/21/2026)

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

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Athletics vs. Astros (08/21/2026)

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

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

milehighsports.com•1w

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.

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Astros' latest blunder vs. Angels another example of how Houston has bungled prime opportunitiesThe Astros had a chance to bury the AL West and instead got run over 18-3 by the Angels. Whoops.

www.purplerow.com•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

www.purplerow.com•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Tatsuya Imai makes painful admission about disappointing Astros rookie seasonTatsuya Imai's first season with the Houston Astros has been a disappointment, and it's hard determining his next steps.

04:55

Angels vs. Astros (08/20/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Angels' 18-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

www.purplerow.com•1w

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

climbingtalshill.com•1w

One Astros stat for August is a huge red flag for their 2026 playoff chancesThe Astros are barely up in the AL West, but 15 homers in August and shaky pitching are turning a playoff spot into a real question mark.

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

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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 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

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.

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

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Astros dealing with troubling Hunter Brown trend at worst possible timeHunter Brown suddenly can't throw his fastball for strikes and it could have a disastrous effect on the Houston Astros playoff hopes.

www.purplerow.com•2w

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