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Phillies 2, Rockies 1: Rox bats absent in another close game
Do you feel déjà vu? As was often the case in the two series against the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays, the Colorado Rockies wasted wonderful pitching with atrocious hitting. Strikeouts and men left on base loomed large, as the Rox had their chances only to come up just one run short as the […]
Colorado Rockies game no. 8 thread: Jesús Luzardo vs. Brennan Bernardino
Welp… that wasn’t fun. The Philadelphia Phillies demolished the Colorado Rockies 10-1 in yesterday afternoon’s Coors Field opener. An intriguing pitching matchup lies ahead in game two of the homestand. Following José Quintana’s injury and corresponding move to the 15-day injured list, the Rockies are forced to shuffle their starting rotation during just the second […]
Rockies claim lefty reliever Sammy Peralta from Milwaukee
The Colorado Rockies announced Saturday afternoon that they had claimed left-handed reliever Sammy Peralta off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rockies have optioned Peralta to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes. Peralta, 27, is not related to left-handed reliever Luis Peralta, who is also currently in Albuquerque. He was originally selected by the Chicago White Sox […]
While the Rockies aren’t winning, at least they have been (mostly) watchable
It’s only been a week, which means most of what we’re working with is built on quick impressions and small samples. There isn’t enough here yet for real trends — just a collection of games shaping the early feel of the season. And the early feel? It’s different. They’re running the bases more aggressively, getting contributions from new faces, playing solid defense, and — […]
Purple Row After Dark: What Rockies-centric stories are you interested in reading?
Just to be clear, we’re not starting a book club (though maybe we should in the offseason). Instead, we want you to help us do a bit of planning for the future. So far this season, we’ve done the “State of the Position” series and a lot of player and coach profiles. That’s all is […]
Phillies 10, Rockies 1: Rox offense MIA on Opening Day
Today was not the party the Rockies or their fans were hoping for. For a moment, it felt like it might be possible. A perfect afternoon, a packed house, and Hunter Goodman receiving his Silver Slugger before first-pitch set an optimistic tone. Then the first inning happened. Michael Lorenzen never settled in. Trea Turner led off with a double, walks […]
Colorado Rockies game no. 7 thread: Aaron Nola vs. Michael Lorenzen
The Rockies had an off-day on Thursday after capturing their first series win of the season on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling extra-innings victory. It has been an exciting opening week, filled with competitive games and intriguing storylines. Last year, the Colorado Rockies came into their home opener at 1-5 with a -15 run differential. This year, they […]
Purple Row Community Intros
Happy Home Opener, everyone! The Rockies had a lot of turnover this offseason and we needed to get to know the new coaching staff. As it turns out, Purple Row also had some turnover with Mac Wilcox headed off to do other projects, but we’re also pleased to welcome Cory Cohen, Zeke Perez Jr., and […]
Purple Row’s Guide to Rockies Opening Day 2026
Today is the day: Baseball is back in Denver. Despite losing 119 games last season, when the Home Opener comes to the Mile High City, hope springs eternal. After starting the season on a six-game road trip in Miami and Toronto, the Rockies (2-4) are hosting the Philadelphia Phillies (3-3) today at 2:10 p.m. As […]
Rockies Reacts Results: The Spokane Indians are turning heads
Two days ago, we asked you which minor league affiliate you were most eager to follow since the big league club is rebuilding. Therefore, most of the exciting future Rockies are in the farm system. The majority of you are excited to watch the High-A Spokane Indians: However, many of you are also very intrigued […]
Coors Field adds new menu items & experiences for the 2026 season
Tomorrow, the Colorado Rockies will host the Philadelphia Phillies for their Mile-High Home Opener, and you know that that means: New food items have been added to the menu, and now dining choices are available at Coors Field. Because we here at Purple Row are committed to providing you with the latest news (and the […]
Rockies place José Quintana on IL, make other roster moves
On Thursday afternoon, the Colorado Rockies announced that left-handed pitcher José Quintana has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, retroactive to March 30th. Quintana, 37, was scheduled to make his second start of the season during the Rockies’ first homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies this Saturday. The journeyman veteran […]
Colorado Rockies minor league game thread: April 2nd, 2026
The Colorado Rockies have their first day off of the 2026 regular season following their surprise series victory over the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays. It took the Rockies until June to secure their first series victory in 2025. Does this portend the Rockies are indeed an improved unit? With the Rockies traveling […]
Early returns on the 2026 Colorado Rockies rotation
Everyone in the Rockies 2026 Opening Day starting rotation has had a chance to take the mound at least once. Kyle Freeland has had a second start but for comparison sake, let’s look at everyone’s first time taking the ball this season. Process The Rockies message to their pitchers this offseason couldn’t have been clearer: […]
Rockies 2, Blue Jays 1: Freeman’s single in extras steals first series victory of 2026
What began as a pitcher’s duel resulted in an extra-inning victory for the Colorado Rockies as they defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 to conclude their first road trip of the season. Despite an offense that struggled to connect, the Rockies’ pitching matched the reigning American League Champions and secured their first series victory of […]
850 KOA adds Zach Goodman to Rockies broadcast booth
Colorado Rockies radio broadcast affiliate KOA announced this morning that Zach Goodman has been named to their open position in the booth. He will join longtime voice of the Rockies Jack Corrigan on Rockies radio broadcasts beginning Saturday, April 4th. KOA—owned by media conglomerate iHeartRadio—used spring training this year to audition multiple replacements for Jerry […]
Colorado Rockies game no. 6 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. Kevin Gausman
Finishing out a road trip in which they are 1-4, the Colorado Rockies look to go out on a high note with a series win before kicking off their home opener on Friday. Unfortunately for them, they face a tough customer for the Toronto Blue Jays (4-1), as it will be a battle of the […]
The “Running Rockies” may be here to stay
They’ve talked about it for years now. The Colorado Rockies would enter spring training with the prerogative of stealing more bases in the regular season, especially after the implementation of bigger bases in 2023. Players would run free during Cactus League action, particularly the speedsters, in the hopes that it would carry over into the […]
Rockies Reacts Survey: Which minor league affiliate are you most eager to watch in 2026?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockies fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The 2026 Rockies season is underway and the minor league seasons are just around the corner. The […]
Blue Jays 5, Rockies 1: Wasted on the way
Last night, with the series opener, the Colorado Rockies soundly defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a 14-5 onslaught. In Game 2, the Rockies hit some bad luck and (again) couldn’t seem to get the offense working (again). Add to that a seventh inning that put the Rockies on the back foot. They ended up […]
Colorado Rockies game no. 5 thread: Ryan Feltner vs Max Scherzer
In Game 1, the Colorado Rockies (1-3) managed to absolutely bludgeon the American League Champion Toronto Blue Jays (3-1) in a 14-5 win that saw them facing a position player pitching before the evening had ended. Tonight, they will look to take the series from the Blue Jays. Something to watch: Colorado has not had […]
Charlie Condon prepares to take the next step
One of the spring training positional battles that Colorado Rockies fans watched took place at first base. Would recent trade T.J. Rumfield get the nod or Rockies top prospect Charlie Condon (No. 1 PuRP)? In the end, president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta went with Rumfield, sending Condon to Triple-A Albuquerque to continue his preparation. […]
Where are you on the Rockies “Hope-o-meter”?
Yesterday, The Athletic published their yearly survey of MLB fandoms and where they are on the “Hope-o-meter.” (Gift link here.) The Colorado Rockies finished 27th, ahead of the Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Angels, and Minnesota Twins. Some 25.3% of fans said they felt “optimistic.” (Surprising no one, Los Angeles Dodgers fans are 99.7% optimistic.) Here’s […]
Purple Row After Dark: What are your Rockies takeaways so far?
What a wild four games for the Colorado Rockies. They are swept by the Miami Marlins in the first three games, losing each game by only one run. Then, they are stranded in Maimi for an additional six hours: Recipe for disaster, right? Next they faced the American League Champion Toronto Blue Jays — a […]
Rockies 14, Blue Jays 5: Colorado offense, welcome to 2026!
Seventeen hits. Two homers. Six doubles. Fourteen runs. Seven-for-18 with runners in scoring position and three stolen bases. The Colorado Rockies got their first win of the 2026 with an exclamation point of a beatdown over the defending American League Champion Toronto Blue Jays in front of a sold-out Rogers Centre crowd on Monday night. […]