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Purple Row After Dark: Which past World Series was your favorite?
The article invites fans to reminisce about the most memorable World Series besides the 2007 classic as the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays gear up for the 2026 World Series start on Friday. It encourages readers to share which past championship—whether for a dramatic moment, an underdog story, or personal timing—has stuck with them, referencing Baseball Reference’s full list dating back to 1903. The post also highlights the Dodgers’ back‑to‑back titles celebrated on Nov. 3, 2025, and prompts community discussion among Purple Row members.
Keegan Thompson had a short and bittersweet stint with the Rockies in 2026
Keegan Thompson’s 2026 Rockies tenure lasted just five games, ending with a dismal 8.25 ERA and a –0.2 rWAR. Signed in January after being waived by the Reds, he debuted on May 23, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings in a 5‑4 loss to Arizona, then allowed one run in a win over the Giants on May 29. The next three outings gave up ten runs in 8.1 innings, leading to his DFA on June 9. He spent the remainder of the year in Triple‑A Albuquerque, posting a 5.28 ERA over 73.1 innings. Thompson’s inconsistent performance leaves his 2027 future uncertain.
Should the Colorado Rockies pursue Teruaki Sato?
Teruaki Sato, the Hanshin Tigers slugger who captured the Central League Triple Crown with a .306/.383/.609 line, 39 homers and 106 RBIs in 2026, is now posted for MLB. The article weighs whether Colorado’s front office should chase the left‑handed power bat, noting his career .851 OPS, 163 NPB home runs and 40 doubles last season—stats that could thrive at Coors Field. While his offensive upside is clear, concerns linger over his defense at third base (career .941 fielding % and 18 errors in 2026) and whether he might need a positional shift. The piece outlines both the offensive lure and defensive risk for the Rockies.
Scaling the Rocks: Waiting and watching
As the ALCS wraps and the World Series looms for Friday, sports fans are left searching for action. While the NBA season has tipped off and a few NHL games are on tap, the post highlights the latest on the Colorado Rockies: a potential trade chip in Willi Castro, TJ Rumfield’s Fielding Bible mention, Hunter Goodman’s arbitration case, and the firing of pitching coach Alon Leichman. It also links to MLB pieces on the upcoming Brewers‑Rays World Series preview, managerial playoff mistakes, a Timeless Ticket controversy, and the end of MLB Network’s Intentional Talk.
Purple Row After Dark: What was your first baseball jersey?
Purple Row revives its After Dark series with a nostalgic prompt: “What was your first baseball jersey?” The post, published Oct. 21, 2026, features a photo of Colorado Rockies’ Kyle Karros in his jersey from a July 22 game versus the Washington Nationals at Coors Field. Inspired by a Denver Nuggets Instagram post, the article invites fans to share their first MLB jersey memories—author’s first was a Robin Ventura White Sox shirt. Readers are encouraged to comment and join the community discussion.
What TJ Rumfield’s defense brings to the Rockies
Colorado’s rookie first baseman TJ Rumfield earns a spot among the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove finalists, joining veterans Matt Olson and Ty France. In his debut MLB season, Rumfield logged 1,156 innings at first base with seven or fewer errors, a feat matched by only four players since 1901. While advanced metrics place him behind Olson and France, his solid hands, ability to read hops, and consistent play give the Rockies confidence and stability at the hot corner. Manager Warren Schaeffer praises Rumfield’s steady defense and the way he anchors the in‑field, making life easier for teammates like Ezequiel Tovar and Kyle Karros. The article compares his stats to the other finalists and highlights his impact on a rebuilding Colorado club.
A small sample size with inconsistent results raises questions about Blake Adams
Blake Adams' rocky climb through the Rockies' farm system culminates in a single, shaky MLB debut on Aug. 24, 2026, where he surrendered five earned runs in one inning of a 13-3 loss to Washington. Drafted in the 13th round in 2022, Adams posted a 7-6 college record with a 5.75 ERA, but his Triple-A numbers in Albuquerque (3-6, 7.48 ERA, 1.745 WHIP) show a worrying upward trend in ERA at each level. Overall minor‑league stats sit at 21-23 with a 4.52 ERA. The article questions whether his inconsistent performance can ever translate into a regular major‑league role.
Scaling the Rocks: Take me to the Trop
The Tampa Bay Rays clinch the American League pennant with a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS, securing a World Series showdown with the Milwaukee Brewers. The win underscores the Rays' analytic‑driven, small‑ball approach and highlights a shift in MLB staff priorities, as the Colorado Rockies drop to last place behind the Athletics and Diamondbacks. The post also previews offseason moves, including the Rockies' evolving analytics department, the Athletics hiring Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations, and the Orioles appointing Jared Banner as GM, while noting pending free‑agent targets like Kevin Gausman.
MLB Championship Series 2026 discussion thread: Day 9
The 2026 ALCS is poised for a decisive Game 6 as the Tampa Bay Rays lead the Cleveland Guardians 3‑2 after a 3‑1 win in Cleveland on Oct. 18. The series has featured three narrow two‑run games, with the Rays averaging 3.6 runs per game and the Guardians 3.0. Tampa Bay enjoys home‑field advantage, and Yandy Díaz declares victory is “tomorrow.” Starting pitchers are RHP Shawn Armstrong (0.00 ERA) for Cleveland and RHP Freddy Peralta (2‑3, 3.43 ERA) for Tampa Bay. Game 6 kicks off at 6:08 PM MDT on TBS/HBO Max.
Tanner Gordon and the limits of throwing strikes
Tanner Gordon’s 2026 season with the Colorado Rockies was a struggle, ending with a 1-6 record, 6.68 ERA, 1.66 WHIP over 103.2 innings and a –0.2 rWAR. Despite modest improvements—reducing four‑seam fastball usage, adding velocity to his slider, and raising his whiff rate to 21.7%—his ERA rose and strikeout, hard‑hit, and ground‑ball rates stayed poor. Gordon split time between long relief and the rotation, logging a promising April debut but yielding multiple multi‑run outings, including a July 5 game where Rafael Devers hit two home runs, one 463 feet. A right‑hip impingement sidelined him in June, and he finished the year back in relief. The article breaks down his game‑by‑game performance and the limited impact of his adjustments.
Sean Sullivan discusses his 2026 MLB season and AFL goals
Sean Sullivan reflects on his turbulent 2026 season, highlighting a June 12 MLB debut in Las Vegas, a stint with the Salt River Rafters, and a memorable start against his hometown Boston Red Sox on June 23 at Coors Field. He posted a 5-3 record with a 5.31 ERA in Triple‑A, but struggled in five big‑league starts (0-3, 8.87 ERA) before an elbow injury sidelined him from August 3 to September 16. After rehab, he improved to a 2.84 ERA in his final Triple‑A outings and is now working on slider and changeup tweaks in the AFL, aiming for a full 30‑start season. The article, published Oct. 19, 2026 by Purple Row, includes insights from player‑development director Chris Forbes.
Scaling the Rocks: Game 6? Game 7? Rays? Guardians?
The Tampa Bay Rays clinch a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS on Oct. 18, moving one win away from their first World Series while the Guardians aim to force a Game 7 and chase a title since 1948. The post also highlights Rocky‑related news: three 2027 prospects to watch (Mason Adams, Charlie Condon, Jackson Cox), the firing of pitching coach Alon Leichman after one season, and the return of Banana Ball to Coors Field in May 2027 featuring the Party Animals and Loco Beach Coconuts. Additional MLB round‑ups cover women’s baseball storytelling, Dodgers outlook, and top NLCS moments.
MLB Championship Series 2026 discussion thread: Day 8
On October 17, the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians face off in Game 5 of the 2026 ALCS at Progressive Field, with the series tied 2-2. Rays right‑hander Drew Rasmussen (1-0, 1.29 ERA) seeks to build on his postseason dominance, while Guardians left‑hander Parker Messick (0-2, 3.09 ERA) looks to rebound after a strong start in Game 1. A win for Tampa Bay would give them the edge heading back to Florida, while Cleveland fights to avoid elimination. The game streams on TBS/HBO Max and begins at 3:08 PM MDT.
This Week in Purple: Falling Dominoes
We’re more than half-way through the month of October, and one half of the World Series matchup has been decided. There will be no three-peat. The Milwaukee Brewers, getting their revenge for how they bowed out of the playoffs last year, did something that seemed unimaginable at the start of this season. The Brew Crew […]
MLB Championship Series 2026 discussion: Day 7
After a rainy Friday night delayed the ALCS drama, the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians will pick things back up with a Saturday night tilt in a sunnier Ohio. Friday’s game four was postponed until tonight, pushing game five back to Sunday. Down 2-1, the Rays will look to steal one of those two […]
Where could the Rockies find more pitching?
The Colorado Rockies need pitching. Lots of it. Finding it won’t be easy. Established free agents can be expensive, assuming the Rockies can convince them to pitch at Coors Field. The draft offers another avenue, but even successful picks typically need years of development. Trades, meanwhile, offer an opportunity to acquire pitchers who could contribute […]
Scaling the Rocks: The Brewers look inevitable
Good morning, Rockies fans! The Milwaukee Brewers have an answer for everything. They’ve cruised through the first two rounds of the postseason at 7-1, even overcoming a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Dodgers 6-4 in Thursday’s NLCS clincher and reach the World Series for the first time since 1982. And they’re getting contributions from the […]
MLB Championship Series 2026 discussion thread: Day 6
With the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers to claim their first National League pennant since 1982, attention now turns to the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays. Cleveland holds a 2-1 series lead following Thursday’s 3-2 victory. The Guardians are looking for their first World Series appearance […]
Zac Veen was blessed with a second cup of coffee in 2026, but more questions than answers remain
Welcome to the 2026 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2026. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). […]
‘Moneyball-like’ ways of Rays and Brewers offer blueprint to Rockies
As the Rockies try to claw their way back to winning, there has been lots of discussion about how the organization needs to follow the example of the Chicago White Sox, who went from 102 losses in 2025 to the playoffs this season. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and manager Warren Schaeffer have both talked […]
Scaling the Rocks: Ding dong the Dodgers are dead
Good morning! The Dodgers are done in 2026. After winning back-to-back World Series titles, the L.A. streak is over. It doesn’t mean the dynasty has ended, but it’s definitely damaged and aging. The Milwaukee Brewers are going to the World Series for the first time since 1982 and will be playing the winner of the […]
Rockies fire pitching coach Alon Leichman
UPDATE, October 16th: The Colorado Rockies confirmed the move on Friday morning: This is a developing story and Purple Row will provide more information as it becomes available. According to reports by Ken Rosenthal and Keith Law of The Athletic, the Colorado Rockies have chosen to part ways with pitching coach Alon Leichman after just […]
Chad Stevens dominated Triple-A, but struggled with the Rockies
Welcome to the 2026 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2026. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). […]
MLB Championship Series 2026 discussion thread: Day 5
The ALCS comes back to life today as the Tampa Bay Rays travel to Cleveland to take on the Guardians for the third game of the series. With the series tied 1-1, the Guardians look for a little bit of home-field advantage because historically, the winner of Game 3 when a seven-game set is tied […]
Should the Rockies re-sign any of their departed starting pitchers?
It’s no secret that the Colorado Rockies starting rotation is close to empty. Four of the pitchers that occupied the team’s rotation at the start of 2026 are free agents, their highest potential young starter likely won’t be available until mid-season, and there is not an obvious wave of promising pitching prospects waiting in the […]
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