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Former Yankees First Base Prospect Finding Success With Rockies

Former Yankees first baseman prospect and current Colorado Rockies first baseman, TJ Rumfield, is having a breakout 2026 campaign in Colorado. The 26-year-old is hitting for a .275 batting average with 10 home runs, 37 RBI’s, and a .816 OPS in 255 plate appearances.Rumfield From Yankees Prospect To Big Rockies ContributorRumfield, formerly the Yankees’ mlb.com/news/yankees-trade-t-j-rumfield-to-rockies-for-angel-chivilli” […] The post Former Yankees First Base Prospect Finding Success With R...

Looking back on notable first half rookie Rockie performances

TJ Rumfield has been a pleasant revelation for the Colorado Rockies in 2026. After a strenuous mixed-bag of players to hold down first base for the last decade, the Rockies may have finally found some stability for the near future, thanks to Rumfield’s excellent play and composure. During the recent series against the Chicago Cubs, […]

Cubs 8, Rockies 6: Dansby Swanson homers in a seven-run second

The Cubs finally had an offensive explosion Wednesday, after what seemed like weeks when the bats weren’t working. Dansby Swanson’s two-run homer highlighted a seven-run second inning. Now, something like this should generally make the game an easy win. The Cubs, though, did not do that, eventually letting the Rockies come to within two runs […]

The murky future of the Rockies rotation

This past spring, the Colorado Rockies new front office made it a priority to acquire short-term stopgaps for the starting rotation. They did this by bringing in three capable veteran arms — Michael Lorenzen, José Quintana, and Tomoyuki Sugano — on one-year deals that would provide depth and baseline competency. This was done, in part, […]

The Giants’ More Appealing Expensive Trade Candidate

Above only the Rockies in the National League, the Giants are seemingly beginning preparation to sell at the deadline. The early focus has been on impending free agents Luis Arraez and Robbie Ray — as well as the team’s openness to shedding the Rafael Devers, Willy Adames and Matt Chapman contracts. Those are all self-explanatory. Arraez is an […]

Sterlin Thompson homers twice as Rockies fall 8-6 to Cubs

Despite a valiant comeback effort fueled by four home runs, the Colorado Rockies couldn’t overcome a disastrous second inning by the Chicago Cubs as they dropped the series finale 8-6 to lose the series. They finish their road trip with a 2-4 record. A mixed night for Sean Sullivan After an impressive, albeit short, outing […]

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Cubs 8, Rockies 6 Leverage index and box score Graphics via FanGraphs. Shaw-some: Matt Shaw, +0.17 WPA Second-inning blowout: Sean Sullivan, -0.37 WPA Game thread comments of the day Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!

Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies preview, Wednesday 6/17, 7:05 CT

Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Rockies lineup: Javier Assad, RHP vs. Sean Sullivan, LHP Javier Assad has had two straight outstanding outings, first after coming into a game at Wrigley Field in an emergency after Jameson Taillon was injured, then in a start against the Giants last Friday in San Francisco, where he threw six shutout […]

Cubs vs. Rockies Wednesday 6/17 game threads

Cubs 8, Rockies 6: Dansby Swanson homers in a seven-run second 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matt Shaw is the Superhero vs. the Rockies Cubs vs. Rockies, Wednesday 6/17, 7:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies preview, Wednesday 6/17, 7:05 CT

Lambert Dominates Tigers as Astros Take Series with 4-2 Victory

Peter Lambert (W, 6-4) almost wasn’t a part of this team. He’s been their second best starting pitcher despite not making the team out of Spring Training. Lambert was nails for the Astros yet again, in a terrific 7 inning performance in which he allowed just one run on 2 hits, he struck out 5 […]

Rockies 5, Cubs 2: Edward Cabrera injured in dull defeat

You know, it would seem that the Cubs are somewhat lucky to even be in the position they’re in — two games over .500 and one game out of the last wild card spot, 74 games into the 2026 season. That’s because Cubs starting pitchers have been getting injured at an alarming rate. Tuesday night […]

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Rockies 5, Cubs 2 Leverage index and box score Graphics via FanGraphs. Crazy Castro: Willi Castro, +0.15 WPA Cold-brera: Edward Cabrera, -0.20 WPA  Game thread comments of the day Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!

Cubs Make Edward Cabrera Announcement During Rockies Game

The Chicago Cubs could be hit by the injury bug again.Chicago got Edward Cabrera back just recently from the injured list due to a blister issue. In his third start back from injury, Cabrera left his start with a trainer in the fifth inning, which is a concern.“Counsell and a Cubs trainer are out to […] The post Cubs Make Edward Cabrera Announcement During Rockies Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies preview, Tuesday 6/16, 7:05 CT

Today’s roster move: Here Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Rockies lineup: Edward Cabrera, RHP vs. Ryan Feltner, RHP This is a pitching rematch of the game last Thursday at Coors Field. Edward Cabrera threw 5.2 innings and allowed five hits and two runs, striking out five. Both of the hits were solo homers. The Cubs hit […]

Chicago Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia Surprise Injury Before Rockies Game

The Chicago Cubs are currently taking on the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series this week. On Monday, Chicago picked up a much-needed series-opening 5-4 win after an RBI walk in the bottom of the ninth. The series rolls along on Tuesday, but before the Cubs-Rockies Tuesday evening affair (at Wrigley Field), the Cubs announced […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia Surprise Injury Before Rockies Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Rockies Reacts Survey: Who would you keep?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the 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. With the halfway mark of the season coming, and the trade deadline approaching fast, Colorado Rockies […]