Colorado Rockies vs. Kansas City Royals - July 06, 2024

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Recap

Box Score

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Royals logo, Royals 48-42, 1 1, 2 0, 3 0, 4 1, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 2, H 10, E 0

Rockies logo, Rockies 31-57, 1 0, 2 0, 3 1, 4 0, 5 0, 6 1, 7 0, 8 2, 9 0, R 4, H 8, E 1

Pitching

WinnerV. Vodnik (2-1)

LoserJ. Schreiber (3-3)

SaveJ. Beeks (8)

Scoring

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Top 4Garrett Hampson hits into a force out to shortstop. Nick Loftin out at second. Freddy Fermin scores.

Bot 3Michael Toglia homers to left field.

Top 1Salvador Perez singles to left field. Bobby Witt scores.

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That's a gut-punch loss for the Chiefs.

www.royalsreview.com•8m

Kansas City Royals news: Arizona Fall League updatesSome prospects are raising eyebrows in Arizona.

Bleacher Report•1h

Picking Every MLB Team's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in 2026Who will win the awards for your team?

www.purplerow.com•5h

Purple Row After Dark: Who says baseball is over?The World Series is over, but there is still baseball being played around the world!

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This Week in Purple: The Final CountdownColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, November 1st, 2026

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MLB insider identifies one perfect Royals' buy-low outfielder and one to avoidThe Royals need to find a center fielder this offseason, and former GM Jim Bowden predicted two options: one they should consider, and one they shouldn't.

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Purple Row After Dark: Which Rockies would survive a horror movie?Who makes it to the end credits might depend as much on the villain as the Rockie.

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Kansas City Royals news: Congrats to the champsCan the Royals learn from the Brewers?

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Saturday Rockpile: Who stays and who goes? The Rockies offseason trade boardHunter Goodman and Jake McCarthy have attracted trade speculation, but they might not be Colorado’s most likely players to move.

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB's Top FA Storylines 📖Moves to watch after World Series 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•1d

Jim Bowden predicts Royals move for Gleyber Torres that could backfireThe Kansas City Royals are likely to use the open market this offseason, but listening to this prediction would be the wrong thing to do.

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Scaling the Rocks: Brennan Bernardino cruising to Motown?Colorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 31, Jeff CriswellThe RHP finds himself on the bubble of the roster after a tumultuous few years

Bleacher Report•3d

Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if the top players will accept or reject what their respective teams propose 📲

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Clint Hurdle announces he is leaving the RockiesThe former special assistant to the general manager announced the news early on Friday morning.

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Friday Rockpile: Sad MLB is over? Banana Ball is up nextTwo former Rockies were selected in this week’s draft

www.royalsreview.com•2d

Brewers Win It All, Royals Offseason Moves & the New Ballpark SurveyThe Kansas City Royals and 29 other MLB teams are now officially on the offseason clock after a quick World Series.

www.royalsreview.com•2d

Prepare yourself for a flurry of intense free agency and trade activityThe league will probably move quick

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

Grading the Royals’ 2026 outfield reveals a weakness they must fix this offseasonOutside of one star, the Kansas City Royals were let down by subpar play from the majority of their outfield in 2026.

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Scaling the Rocks: Antonio Senzatela, the championColorado Rockies news and links for Friday, October 30, 2026

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Kansas City Royals news: The Offseason Begins(-ish)Commence Halloween Weekend! Candy for All!

Bleacher Report•3d

MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Rockies stand heading into the offseason ➡️

Bleacher Report•3d

Ranking 10 Most Likely 1st-Time Champions 🏆Looking at which teams are most likely to follow the Brewers' path to glory ➡️

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Purple Row After Dark: What baseball thing did you get (really) wrong in 2026?There are so many choices . . . .

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 32, Zach AgnosThe Rockies relied on Agnos for 91 innings in 2026. A strong two-month stretch in July and August, along with promising results from his slider and splitter, offered reasons for optimism despite his 5.93 ERA.

www.purplerow.com•3d

Thursday Rockpile: The logistics of a lockout and what they mean for the RockiesIt is not expected to be business as usual for baseball this offseason

www.royalsreview.com•3d

Playing Picollo Part 3 - Splashing in Free AgencyYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bleacher Report•4d

Everything to Know on Lockout and Key Upcoming Dates ⚾Outlining what to watch for during the MLB offseason ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•3d

What to know about the Royals and the 2026-27 MLB offseason: Free agents, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration deadlinesThe offseason begins!

Bleacher Report•4d

Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Looking ahead to how the Royals could fare next season ➡️

kingsofkauffman.com•3d

6 Royals prospects who could be protected no matter what happens with Rule 5 DraftThe Kansas City Royals are going to need to find some roster spots for more than a few players who should be protected from the Rule 5 draft this offseason.

Bleacher Report•4d

1 Player Every Team Should Re-Sign in Free Agency 💰Who the Royals must prioritize bringing back 📲

www.royalsreview.com•4d

Kansas City Royals news: The 2026 season concludesIs the lockout coming now?

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Scaling the Rocks: Cristian Arguelles likes Carlos González as much as the rest of us doColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 29, 2026

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

Grading every Royals infielder reveals who stood out in 2026The Kansas City Royals had a lot of flaws throughout the 2026 season, but the team's infield was not one of them.

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB's New Winning Formula 🏆Brewers title proves there's another path to World Series success

Bleacher Report•5d

Best World Series Moments of Modern Era 🏆Ranking the 10 most memorable Fall Classic moments of the last 25 years 📲

www.purplerow.com•4d

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 33, Sammy PeraltaThe reliver only made two appearances for the Rockies this year

www.royalsreview.com•4d

The Royals can’t spend their way to a better bullpenReliever performance is volatile

Bleacher Report•5d

Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮How the Royals and Red Sox can put together a stunning move ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•4d

Royals Move on From Five Pitchers as Offseason Timeline LoomsShould the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees team up for a Michael Massey trade?

www.purplerow.com•4d

Wednesday Rockpile: A primer on the Rockies 40-man rosterThe Rockies have a lot of work to do to shape the roster in November

www.royalsreview.com•4d

Looking back at Kevin AppierOne of the greatest

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

Royals could solve one major problem with Randy Arozarena but not the biggestThe Royals have plenty of work to do this offseason, but should a free agent splash for Randy Arozarena be at the top of their to-do list in the coming months?

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

www.purplerow.com•4d

Scaling the Rocks: Looking ahead to the MLB offseason calendarColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Kansas City Royals news: Aramark out of Kauffman in 2028The Kansas City Royals offseason clock is ticking, but the news is trickling.

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3 low-cost acquisitions who could help rebuild the Royals bullpen for 2027The Kansas City Royals will have their work cut out for them when it comes to addressing their lowly bullpen. Could these three names be solutions for 2027?

www.purplerow.com•5d

Owen Cuffe promoted to assistant director of pitching for the Colorado RockiesCuffe was hired by the Rockies in January as a pitching and rehab coach in the Arizona Complex League.

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Ranking the Rockies 2026: No. 34, Vimael MachínThe veteran infielder only had six at-bats for the Rockies in 2026

Bleacher Report•6d

B/R's 2026 All-MLB Team ⭐Who we selected for our squad of this year's best hitters and pitchers ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•5d

A few Royals stadium name ideas, ranked from worst to bestSome good ideas. Some…bad ideas.

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Tuesday Rockpile: Tyler Bell discusses recovering from shoulder surgery and preparing for 2027He’s on track to be ready for spring training.

www.royalsreview.com•5d

This Week in the Minors: Omaha Storm Chasers season in reviewWho posted a good year in Omaha?

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Scaling the Rocks: Fishin’ (for Rays) in the darkColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Kansas City Royals News: Justin Lamkin dazzles in AFLI hope we get to see Lamkin soon in MLB.

kingsofkauffman.com•6d

1 free agent from each AL Central rival the Royals should zero in onThere are plenty free agents to-be set to hit the open market this offseason. Are any former AL Central rivals worth the Kansas City Royals' time?

www.royalsreview.com•6d

Why the Royals shouldn’t trade Vinnie PasquantinoCould the first baseman be on the trade block?

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Ryan Ritter’s MLB struggles leave his future with the Rockies in questionDespite continued success in Triple-A, the infielder saw a production dip in limited opportunities in the majors

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Monday Rockpile: Jared Thomas is making up for lost time in the Arizona Fall LeagueThe Rockies outfield prospect is making the most of his second stint in the desert.

Bleacher Report•1w

Bold MLB Predictions For 2026-27 Offseason 🔮How the Royals could make a signiifcant move ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•6d

2026 Royals season in review: Isaac CollinsIt was a lackluster season for the new left fielder

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2026 Royals season in review: Kyle IsbelWas this the final season for Isbel in KC?

Bleacher Report•1w

Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 💥How landscape looks for teams in search of a big bat in 2027 📲

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Scaling the Rocks: Down by the (Tampa) BayColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, October 26, 2026

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Kansas City Royals news: Were the Yankees interested in Michael Massey?And remembering Danny Jackson’s immaculate inning.

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Scouting is True World Series MVP 👀Brewers, Rays prove there's still room for old-school scouting 📲

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This Week in Purple: Around The World (Series)Colorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, October 25th, 2026

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals' future looks even brighter after prospect's perfect outingA Kansas City Royals top prospect showed off his stuff in the Arizona Fall League, and it should have fans dreaming of the future of the starting rotation.

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Saturday Rockpile: A Rockies guide to a potentially truncated offseasonAn approaching lockout could accelerate free agency, while a proposed salary floor raises questions about Colorado’s future spending.

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Scaling the Rocks: Colorado’s catching depth (might be) sneaky goodColorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Royals could make a painful but brilliant move to build around Jac Caglianone The Kansas City Royals will have to get creative with their roster if they wish to get the most out of star Jac Caglianone.

Bleacher Report•1w

Manfred Defends Salary CapMLB commissioner uses Brewers vs. Rays World Series matchup as reason to push proposed change

Bleacher Report•1w

Thrilling WS Game 1 🍿Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers 3-2 win over Rays 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Every Player in World Series 🔢A closer look at each hitter and pitcher on the Rays and Brewers ➡️

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No.36, John BrebbiaThe journeyman reliever was consistently given a very short leash

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A 2026 World Series preview for Royals fansTime for the Fall Classic.

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Friday Rockpile: Rockies must play catch-up, get depth, and be creative to follow RaysColorado’s use of data and tech has a ways to go before pitchers likely to improve

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2026 Royals season in review: Nate PearsonWhy does everyone talk about the past? All that counts is tomorrow’s game.

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Royals Must Move First, AFL Update, What Makes World Series Pair DifferentTwo Kansas City Royals prospects are lighting up the competition in Arizona.

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What can the Royals learn from the playoffs?The Royals should have more in common with their low-spending but World-Series-Contending counterparts.

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals could make a bold trade for Steven Kwan and reshape their lineupThe price would be high, but Cleveland Guardians' star Steven Kwan could be the perfect fit for the Kansas City Royals' outfield problems this offseason.

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Kansas City Royals news: The World Series begins tonight!The Royals are not in the World Series

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Scaling the Rocks: It’s Senza timeColorado Rockies news and links for Friday, October 23, 2026

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Purple Row After Dark: What are you hoping for in the World Series?There’s a lot to look forward to!

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 37, TJ ShookThe right-hander came to the Rockies in the Rule 5 Draft and made his MLB debut.

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Thursday Rockpile: Do the Rockies need an MVP candidate to compete?Is it possible to contend just by raising the floor high enough?

Bleacher Report•1w

Next MLB Players to Sign $200M Contracts 💰Assessing who is set to cash in over the coming years 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

World Series Predictions 🔮Full Rays vs. Brewers preview with both teams chasing first title ever 📲

www.royalsreview.com•1w

2026 Royals season in review: Carter JensenHope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Zion Rose's Arizona Fall League surge gives Royals plenty to look forward to The Kansas City Royals could have another fast-rising and flashy prospect on their hands in Zion Rose.

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Kansas City Royals News: What’s next for Jac Caglianone?What could year 3 bring?

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Scaling the Rocks: Spending less for moreColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Grading the Royals' 2026 bullpen exposes a major concernThe Kansas City Royals' bullpen was a massive reason that the team suffered through a frustrating year in 2026.

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Purple Row After Dark: Which past World Series was your favorite?Other than Rocktober, obviously.

O'Dowd Stays Hot in AZ 🔥

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O’Dowd stays hot 🔥 After a 2 HR game yesterday, @rockies prospect Jack O’Dowd ropes a two-run double apart of Salt Rivers three run top of the 5th.

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 38, Keegan ThompsonThe RHP reliever, who the Rockies picked up on the waiver wire in January, spent most his season in Triple-A Albuquerque

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Wednesday Rockpile: Should the Colorado Rockies pursue Teruaki Sato?The NPB Triple Crown winner is looking to make the jump to MLB in 2027

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Playing Picollo Part 2: Painful tradesTeams that get good starting pitcher performances keep winning.

Bleacher Report•1w

Unbreakable World Series Records 🔒Seven accomplishments players can only dream of surpassing ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ Landing Spots 🛬Ranking where Cubs' top free agents could be headed this offseason 📲

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The Roger Nelson Comeback50 years ago

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Scaling the Rocks: Waiting and watchingColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, October 20, 2026

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Kansas City Royals: How about those Saguaros?Possible bullpen fits for the Kansas City Royals abound as offseason marches on.

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals starting rotation grades reveal a mixed bag in 2026The Kansas City Royals' starting rotation was decimated by injuries all season, forcing the team to find pitching wherever they could.

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Purple Row After Dark: What was your first baseball jersey?Let’s talk fashion!

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Tuesday Rockpile: What TJ Rumfield’s defense brings to the RockiesHow does he stack up against his fellow Gold Glove finalists?

Bleacher Report•1w

Teruaki Sato Landing Spots📍Why the White Sox would be a terrific fit for the Japanese star 📲

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 39, Blake AdamsAfter uneven production in the farm system, Adams made his lone MLB appearance in August.

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Bobby Witt Jr. has a convincing edge over the Reds' rising star Elly De La CruzBobby Witt Jr. was given a run for his money to be considered the top shortstop in the game, but the Kansas City Royals' star still has a clear advantage.

Bleacher Report•1w

Teams That Must Spend Big in Free Agency💰Breaking down which franchises need to make major investments this winter ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•1w

The Royals Trade Game: Jeremy Plays GM, Jacob Plays HardballTrade proposals abound, while the ALCS marches on and which Kansas City Royals are in line for a coveted award?

www.royalsreview.com•1w

This Week in the Minors: Northwest Arkansas season in reviewWho had a good year in Double-A?

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2026 Royals season in review: Jonathan IndiaA season that ended before it ever really had the chance to begin.

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Kansas City Royals News: JJ Picollo has work to doThere’s a lot to be done.

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Scaling the Rocks: Take me to the TropColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Yankees trade rumors could put an affordable arm on the Royals' radarThe Kansas City Royals may have a chance to acquire a boom or bust New York Yankees pitcher that doesn't include a lot of risks.

Bleacher Report•1w

Updated MLB Postseason Picture 🏆And then there were two 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Breaking down the Royals 2027 payroll ahead of the offseason and likely lockoutThe Kansas City Royals finished the 2026 season with the 18th-highest Luxury Tax bill according to Spotrac.com. That's not bad for the team that ranked #27 in t

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Qualifying Offer Rises 📈Price for this year's free agents is highest since system was implemented in 2012 (AP)

www.purplerow.com•1w

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 40, Tanner GordonMore innings, a different repertoire, and painfully familiar results.

Bleacher Report•2w

Most Lopsided Trades in Recent MLB History 🔢Ranking the moves that became wildly one-sided over time 📲

www.purplerow.com•1w

Monday Rockpile: Sean Sullivan discusses his 2026 MLB season and AFL goalsThe left-hander suffered an injury in August, and is using his time in the desert to continue refining his craft.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Royals batters were homebodies in 2026The Royals struggled to hit away from Kauffman Stadium this season.

Bleacher Report•2w

A Possible Trade Made by Every Team This Offseason ⚾What the Rockies could do to bolster their roster ➡️

www.purplerow.com•1w

Scaling the Rocks: Game 6? Game 7? Rays? Guardians?Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, October 19, 2026

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals news: Carter Jensen beats the drumAnd MJ Melendez is available.

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Royals' 2025-26 offseason mistakes are now impossible to ignoreThe Kansas City Royals didn't make flashy moves last offseason, and that was likely a big part of why the team struggled during the 2026 season.

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Royals need the division title in 2027 to unlock Kauffman Stadium's biggest edgeKauffman Stadium was an honorable mention on a playoff home field advantage list, and it's another reminder of the magic it brings to the Royals organization.

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This Week in Purple: Falling DominoesColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, October 18th, 2026

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

4 Royals prospects who could force their way into the 2027 pictureThe Kansas City Royals boast a number of talented prospects in their minor league system that could have an impact in the big leagues in 2027.

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Saturday Rockpile: Where could the Rockies find more pitching?Exploring minor-league arms who could help Colorado improve its organizational pitching depth.

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Kansas City Royals news: The Savannah Bananas will return to the KPlus Carter Jensen will be at Arrowhead this weekend.

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Signing Jac Caglianone to an extension could be a massive bargain if the Royals act fastJac Caglianone proved why he was a top-10 pick draft pick, and now the Kansas City Royals need to sign him to a deal before he gets too expensive.

www.purplerow.com•2w

Scaling the Rocks: The Brewers look inevitableColorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, October 17, 2026

Bleacher Report•2w

FAs Who Need Change of Scenery 🔁8 MLB players who could develop into superstars on a new team

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

3 obstacles that could prevent the Royals from contending in 2027The Kansas City Royals will need to avoid a couple of costly pitfalls if they want to find success next season.

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 41, Zac VeenThe 2020 first-round pick transformed himself in the offseason and tore through Triple-A, but struggled at the MLB level

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Contract Predictions 🔮Projecting 10 biggest deals in free agency 📲

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Friday Rockpile: ‘Moneyball-like’ ways of Rays and Brewers offer blueprint to RockiesThere is lots the Rockies could learn, but they are trending in the right direction in two areas

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These playoffs might have single-handedly prevented a salary capThe Brewers or some other small market will endure

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Why the Royals’ New Stadium Might Fail the (Batter’s) Eye, Ear TestThe Kansas City Royals unveil new stadium renderings, but does the new imagery answer any impactful questions?

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2026 Royals season in review: Seth LugoWe will always have our memories of 2024 Seth Lugo to look back on fondly.

Bleacher Report•2w

Most Expensive Payrolls That Didn't Win World Series 🏆The teams that invested the most but failed to live up to expectations 📲

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals news: Downtown ballpark designsThink big!

Bleacher Report•2w

Ranking Tarik Skubal's Top Landing Spots 🛬Where the two-time Cy Young Award winner could be headed in free agency 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Royals risk missing a golden opportunity if they play it safe with Carter JensenThe Kansas City Royals have a budding star behind the plate, one who could outgrow their financial capabilities if they don't sign him to an extension soon.

www.purplerow.com•2w

Colorado Rockies fire pitching coach Alon LeichmanAlon Leichman is out after just one season after the Rockies once again struggled on the mound.

Bleacher Report•2w

Royals New Stadium Rendering👀Updated views from downtown KC ballpark 📸

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Crown Vision, fountains part of new renderings for Royals downtown ballparkYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 42, Chad StevensSuccess in Albuquerque didn’t translate to the big league batters box