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Seven-game losing streak for #Rockies who have now lost 10 in a row away from Colorado following an 8-1 loss to Detroit.
Gabriel Hughes falls to 0-8 with a 6.37 ERA.
Next up: back to Denver with a four-game set against the Padres who have won six-straight and are the 3rd NL Wild Card.
Gabriel Hughes falls to 0-8 with a 6.37 ERA.
Next up: back to Denver with a four-game set against the Padres who have won six-straight and are the 3rd NL Wild Card.
September 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Seven-game losing streak for #Rockies who have now lost 10 in a row away from Colorado following an 8-1 loss to Detroit.
Gabriel Hughes falls to 0-8 with a 6.37 ERA.
Next up: back to Denver with a four-game set against the Padres who have won six-straight and are the 3rd NL Wild Card.
Gabriel Hughes falls to 0-8 with a 6.37 ERA.
Next up: back to Denver with a four-game set against the Padres who have won six-straight and are the 3rd NL Wild Card.
Rough loss for the #Rockies who 37 games below .500 and extend their losing streak to six games.
Colorado was up 7-4 with six outs to go before seven consecutive Tigers reach base safely against Jaden Hill and Jordan Romano as Detroit scores 7 in the bottom of the eighth.
Colorado was up 7-4 with six outs to go before seven consecutive Tigers reach base safely against Jaden Hill and Jordan Romano as Detroit scores 7 in the bottom of the eighth.
September 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Rough loss for the #Rockies who 37 games below .500 and extend their losing streak to six games.
Colorado was up 7-4 with six outs to go before seven consecutive Tigers reach base safely against Jaden Hill and Jordan Romano as Detroit scores 7 in the bottom of the eighth.
Colorado was up 7-4 with six outs to go before seven consecutive Tigers reach base safely against Jaden Hill and Jordan Romano as Detroit scores 7 in the bottom of the eighth.
The Colorado Rockies were 45-67 on August 3.
On pace to avoid 100 losses for the fourth-straight season entering the final day of the trade deadline, they have since cratered.
Colorado is 10-24 since then and will now need to play .500 ball (8-8) in order to avoid more dubious history.
On pace to avoid 100 losses for the fourth-straight season entering the final day of the trade deadline, they have since cratered.
Colorado is 10-24 since then and will now need to play .500 ball (8-8) in order to avoid more dubious history.
September 11, 2026 at 2:27 AM
The Colorado Rockies were 45-67 on August 3.
On pace to avoid 100 losses for the fourth-straight season entering the final day of the trade deadline, they have since cratered.
Colorado is 10-24 since then and will now need to play .500 ball (8-8) in order to avoid more dubious history.
On pace to avoid 100 losses for the fourth-straight season entering the final day of the trade deadline, they have since cratered.
Colorado is 10-24 since then and will now need to play .500 ball (8-8) in order to avoid more dubious history.
Eric Karros played 14 years in the Majors and played just one game at Yankee Stadium (II) at the age of 36. He was a pinch hitter and grounded out.
#Rockies Kyle Karros, age 24, has three games at Yankee Stadium (III), including a 431 ft solo home run.
#Rockies Kyle Karros, age 24, has three games at Yankee Stadium (III), including a 431 ft solo home run.
September 11, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Eric Karros played 14 years in the Majors and played just one game at Yankee Stadium (II) at the age of 36. He was a pinch hitter and grounded out.
#Rockies Kyle Karros, age 24, has three games at Yankee Stadium (III), including a 431 ft solo home run.
#Rockies Kyle Karros, age 24, has three games at Yankee Stadium (III), including a 431 ft solo home run.
#Rockies lose 6-1 to the Yankees. drop to 55-90.
Fifth-consecutive season losing 90+. Before this stretch began in 2022, Colorado had never lost 90+ more than two years in a row.
Rox need 8 wins over final 17 games to avoid 100 losses. They’ve done that 22% of the time in 2026.
Fifth-consecutive season losing 90+. Before this stretch began in 2022, Colorado had never lost 90+ more than two years in a row.
Rox need 8 wins over final 17 games to avoid 100 losses. They’ve done that 22% of the time in 2026.
September 10, 2026 at 1:56 AM
#Rockies lose 6-1 to the Yankees. drop to 55-90.
Fifth-consecutive season losing 90+. Before this stretch began in 2022, Colorado had never lost 90+ more than two years in a row.
Rox need 8 wins over final 17 games to avoid 100 losses. They’ve done that 22% of the time in 2026.
Fifth-consecutive season losing 90+. Before this stretch began in 2022, Colorado had never lost 90+ more than two years in a row.
Rox need 8 wins over final 17 games to avoid 100 losses. They’ve done that 22% of the time in 2026.
#Rockies Hunter Goodman has an opposite field home run in his first game at Yankee Stadium. In the 9th inning, no less.
Goodman’s 37th homer extends his MLB lead for most on the road (22) this season.
Goodman’s 37th homer extends his MLB lead for most on the road (22) this season.
September 9, 2026 at 1:55 AM
#Rockies Hunter Goodman has an opposite field home run in his first game at Yankee Stadium. In the 9th inning, no less.
Goodman’s 37th homer extends his MLB lead for most on the road (22) this season.
Goodman’s 37th homer extends his MLB lead for most on the road (22) this season.
Adael Amador has himself a 385 ft foot home run against AL Cy Young contender Cam Schlittler.
Amador’s first homer at Yankee Stadium is more than #Rockies greats Trevor Story and Carlos González hit in the Bronx combined.
Amador’s first homer at Yankee Stadium is more than #Rockies greats Trevor Story and Carlos González hit in the Bronx combined.
September 8, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Adael Amador has himself a 385 ft foot home run against AL Cy Young contender Cam Schlittler.
Amador’s first homer at Yankee Stadium is more than #Rockies greats Trevor Story and Carlos González hit in the Bronx combined.
Amador’s first homer at Yankee Stadium is more than #Rockies greats Trevor Story and Carlos González hit in the Bronx combined.
#Rockies activate 3B Kyle Karros from the concussion IL ahead of a three-game set in the Bronx.
IF/OF Ryan Ritter is optioned back to Triple-A Albuquerque.
*Oh yeah, Yankees activate Aaron Judge from the 60-day IL. That might be important in this series.
IF/OF Ryan Ritter is optioned back to Triple-A Albuquerque.
*Oh yeah, Yankees activate Aaron Judge from the 60-day IL. That might be important in this series.
September 8, 2026 at 9:10 PM
#Rockies activate 3B Kyle Karros from the concussion IL ahead of a three-game set in the Bronx.
IF/OF Ryan Ritter is optioned back to Triple-A Albuquerque.
*Oh yeah, Yankees activate Aaron Judge from the 60-day IL. That might be important in this series.
IF/OF Ryan Ritter is optioned back to Triple-A Albuquerque.
*Oh yeah, Yankees activate Aaron Judge from the 60-day IL. That might be important in this series.
With a 10-8 loss on Sunday, the Colorado Rockies drop to 55-88 and become the first team eliminated from MLB Postseason contention.
September 7, 2026 at 2:23 AM
With a 10-8 loss on Sunday, the Colorado Rockies drop to 55-88 and become the first team eliminated from MLB Postseason contention.
“Usually I don’t make the second left turn.”
#Rockies TJ Rumfield, whose sprint speed is in the 5th percentile, on his third triple of the season Friday night.
#Rockies TJ Rumfield, whose sprint speed is in the 5th percentile, on his third triple of the season Friday night.
September 5, 2026 at 4:23 AM
“Usually I don’t make the second left turn.”
#Rockies TJ Rumfield, whose sprint speed is in the 5th percentile, on his third triple of the season Friday night.
#Rockies TJ Rumfield, whose sprint speed is in the 5th percentile, on his third triple of the season Friday night.
Wild bottom of the sixth inning. #Rockies score five runs and take a 6-5 lead over the Cardinals.
Go-ahead run comes on a sac bunt from Zac Veen that scores Troy Johnston on a play at the plate.
"I'm out," Johnston said. St. Louis has no challenges, so Colorado gets a gift.
Go-ahead run comes on a sac bunt from Zac Veen that scores Troy Johnston on a play at the plate.
"I'm out," Johnston said. St. Louis has no challenges, so Colorado gets a gift.
September 5, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Wild bottom of the sixth inning. #Rockies score five runs and take a 6-5 lead over the Cardinals.
Go-ahead run comes on a sac bunt from Zac Veen that scores Troy Johnston on a play at the plate.
"I'm out," Johnston said. St. Louis has no challenges, so Colorado gets a gift.
Go-ahead run comes on a sac bunt from Zac Veen that scores Troy Johnston on a play at the plate.
"I'm out," Johnston said. St. Louis has no challenges, so Colorado gets a gift.
Brett Sullivan with the walk-off win for the #Rockies, the first of his career. Good for him.
Need evidence of his leadership for Colorado:
The first five to greet Sullivan are all rookies: Veen, Carrigg, Frasso, Hughes and Castaño.
Need evidence of his leadership for Colorado:
The first five to greet Sullivan are all rookies: Veen, Carrigg, Frasso, Hughes and Castaño.
September 2, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Brett Sullivan with the walk-off win for the #Rockies, the first of his career. Good for him.
Need evidence of his leadership for Colorado:
The first five to greet Sullivan are all rookies: Veen, Carrigg, Frasso, Hughes and Castaño.
Need evidence of his leadership for Colorado:
The first five to greet Sullivan are all rookies: Veen, Carrigg, Frasso, Hughes and Castaño.
After ending August with a 2-12 record, the Colorado Rockies are undefeated (2-0) in September.
September 2, 2026 at 10:45 PM
After ending August with a 2-12 record, the Colorado Rockies are undefeated (2-0) in September.
“The greatest home run robbery, game-ending catch you'll see in your life.”
In case you turned in early because of the nearly 2-hour rain delay, #Rockies Jake McCarthy’s would-be walk-off was erased by the Orioles’ Colton Cowser.
“Like a dang knife to the heart,” Warren Schaeffer said post-game.
In case you turned in early because of the nearly 2-hour rain delay, #Rockies Jake McCarthy’s would-be walk-off was erased by the Orioles’ Colton Cowser.
“Like a dang knife to the heart,” Warren Schaeffer said post-game.
September 1, 2026 at 1:29 PM
“The greatest home run robbery, game-ending catch you'll see in your life.”
In case you turned in early because of the nearly 2-hour rain delay, #Rockies Jake McCarthy’s would-be walk-off was erased by the Orioles’ Colton Cowser.
“Like a dang knife to the heart,” Warren Schaeffer said post-game.
In case you turned in early because of the nearly 2-hour rain delay, #Rockies Jake McCarthy’s would-be walk-off was erased by the Orioles’ Colton Cowser.
“Like a dang knife to the heart,” Warren Schaeffer said post-game.
Since July 10, #Rockies Tanner Gordon has made nine appearances, the last three of which have been starts.
Gordon has an impressive 3.32 ERA (16 ER, 43.1 IP) with a 26-to-5 strikeouts to walks during that span.
Gordon has an impressive 3.32 ERA (16 ER, 43.1 IP) with a 26-to-5 strikeouts to walks during that span.
September 1, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Since July 10, #Rockies Tanner Gordon has made nine appearances, the last three of which have been starts.
Gordon has an impressive 3.32 ERA (16 ER, 43.1 IP) with a 26-to-5 strikeouts to walks during that span.
Gordon has an impressive 3.32 ERA (16 ER, 43.1 IP) with a 26-to-5 strikeouts to walks during that span.
Since keeping a bulk of the roster together and holding onto their best trade assets on Aug 3, the Colorado Rockies are 7-17 (.292, worst in MLB) and in danger of 100 losses once again.
August 29, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Since keeping a bulk of the roster together and holding onto their best trade assets on Aug 3, the Colorado Rockies are 7-17 (.292, worst in MLB) and in danger of 100 losses once again.
Todd Helton finished 2nd in NL Rookie of the Year Award voting in 1998 at age 24.
With 27 games remaining for the #Rockies this season, 26-year-old TJ Rumfield has the opportunity to put together one the finest rookie campaigns in franchise history.
With 27 games remaining for the #Rockies this season, 26-year-old TJ Rumfield has the opportunity to put together one the finest rookie campaigns in franchise history.
August 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Todd Helton finished 2nd in NL Rookie of the Year Award voting in 1998 at age 24.
With 27 games remaining for the #Rockies this season, 26-year-old TJ Rumfield has the opportunity to put together one the finest rookie campaigns in franchise history.
With 27 games remaining for the #Rockies this season, 26-year-old TJ Rumfield has the opportunity to put together one the finest rookie campaigns in franchise history.
TJ Rumfield recorded 4 walks on Thursday, plus a base hit in his only at-bat.
Rumfield is just the 14th player in #Rockies history to draw at least four base on balls. First since 2020 and first on the road since Todd Helton in 2009 (also at Washington).
Rumfield is just the 14th player in #Rockies history to draw at least four base on balls. First since 2020 and first on the road since Todd Helton in 2009 (also at Washington).
August 28, 2026 at 12:45 AM
TJ Rumfield recorded 4 walks on Thursday, plus a base hit in his only at-bat.
Rumfield is just the 14th player in #Rockies history to draw at least four base on balls. First since 2020 and first on the road since Todd Helton in 2009 (also at Washington).
Rumfield is just the 14th player in #Rockies history to draw at least four base on balls. First since 2020 and first on the road since Todd Helton in 2009 (also at Washington).
Larry Walker finally has his statue.
Next up for the Rockies:
A team Hall of Fame???
Next up for the Rockies:
A team Hall of Fame???
August 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Larry Walker finally has his statue.
Next up for the Rockies:
A team Hall of Fame???
Next up for the Rockies:
A team Hall of Fame???
Plenty of #Rockies players - current and former - turning out for the Larry Walker statue ceremony.
Todd Helton, Kyle Freeland, Braxton Fulford, original GM Bob Gebhard among many others
Todd Helton, Kyle Freeland, Braxton Fulford, original GM Bob Gebhard among many others
August 23, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Plenty of #Rockies players - current and former - turning out for the Larry Walker statue ceremony.
Todd Helton, Kyle Freeland, Braxton Fulford, original GM Bob Gebhard among many others
Todd Helton, Kyle Freeland, Braxton Fulford, original GM Bob Gebhard among many others
Happy Larry Walker Statue Unveiling Day.
Today at 9:30 a.m. on the corner of 20th & Blake Street, we get to see the very first #Rockies player statue at Coors Field.
Today at 9:30 a.m. on the corner of 20th & Blake Street, we get to see the very first #Rockies player statue at Coors Field.
August 23, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Happy Larry Walker Statue Unveiling Day.
Today at 9:30 a.m. on the corner of 20th & Blake Street, we get to see the very first #Rockies player statue at Coors Field.
Today at 9:30 a.m. on the corner of 20th & Blake Street, we get to see the very first #Rockies player statue at Coors Field.
It’s 17 consecutive games allowing a home run, a #Rockies record.
The eight-game losing streak at home is tied for second-longest in team history.
Colorado (50-79, .388) is still on pace to avoid 100 losses, but barely (63-99). Eighth-hardest strength of schedule remaining.
The eight-game losing streak at home is tied for second-longest in team history.
Colorado (50-79, .388) is still on pace to avoid 100 losses, but barely (63-99). Eighth-hardest strength of schedule remaining.
August 23, 2026 at 2:51 AM
It’s 17 consecutive games allowing a home run, a #Rockies record.
The eight-game losing streak at home is tied for second-longest in team history.
Colorado (50-79, .388) is still on pace to avoid 100 losses, but barely (63-99). Eighth-hardest strength of schedule remaining.
The eight-game losing streak at home is tied for second-longest in team history.
Colorado (50-79, .388) is still on pace to avoid 100 losses, but barely (63-99). Eighth-hardest strength of schedule remaining.
#Rockies drop another one at Coors Field.
Colorado has lost 7 in a row at home. It’s the fourth time in the past five seasons losing at least that many in a row in Denver.
Before 2022, the club suffered seven or more losses at home five times in their first 29 seasons.
Colorado has lost 7 in a row at home. It’s the fourth time in the past five seasons losing at least that many in a row in Denver.
Before 2022, the club suffered seven or more losses at home five times in their first 29 seasons.
August 22, 2026 at 3:50 AM
#Rockies drop another one at Coors Field.
Colorado has lost 7 in a row at home. It’s the fourth time in the past five seasons losing at least that many in a row in Denver.
Before 2022, the club suffered seven or more losses at home five times in their first 29 seasons.
Colorado has lost 7 in a row at home. It’s the fourth time in the past five seasons losing at least that many in a row in Denver.
Before 2022, the club suffered seven or more losses at home five times in their first 29 seasons.
My Dad: “Can you research if the #Rockies have had more taco’s this year? It sure feels like it.”
Colorado scored seven or more runs 27 times in 2025, fewest in a full-season since 1993.
This year: 34 times this season, tied for fifth-most in MLB.
“Good call, Dad.”
Colorado scored seven or more runs 27 times in 2025, fewest in a full-season since 1993.
This year: 34 times this season, tied for fifth-most in MLB.
“Good call, Dad.”
August 20, 2026 at 11:47 PM
My Dad: “Can you research if the #Rockies have had more taco’s this year? It sure feels like it.”
Colorado scored seven or more runs 27 times in 2025, fewest in a full-season since 1993.
This year: 34 times this season, tied for fifth-most in MLB.
“Good call, Dad.”
Colorado scored seven or more runs 27 times in 2025, fewest in a full-season since 1993.
This year: 34 times this season, tied for fifth-most in MLB.
“Good call, Dad.”