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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!
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs game discussion: Sean Sullivan vs. Javier Assad
After a disappointing loss on Monday, the Colorado Rockies rallied back on Tuesday night with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs to tie up the series. Now, they will turn to a rookie starting pitcher for his second career appearance as they look to snag a series victory. Sean Sullivan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) takes […]
Leading off for the Colorado Rockies
It is important to put your best foot forward when constructing a lineup. The lead-off hitter has been one of the most interesting batting-order roles in baseball history, as the use of the spot has been tinkered with throughout the game’s history. For the longest time, it was simply the spot where the fast person […]
Rockies play (mostly) small ball, pass the baton, and fly the W in a 5-2 win over the Cubs
After Monday’s crushing loss that saw that Colorado Rockies bullpen allowing the Chicago Cubs a walk-off win, the Rockies were hoping to even the score on Tuesday. And that they did in a Game 2 win that saw the Rockies defeating the Cubs 5-2. It was the kind of baseball manager Warren Schaeffer has been […]
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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!
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs game discussion: Ryan Feltner vs. Edward Cabrera
In Game 1, the Colorado Rockies bullpen managed to blow a lead, gifting the Chicago Cubs a walk-off win (shrimp style). Tonight, they will look to even the series. . Starting for the Rockies is Ryan Feltner in what will be his ninth start for in 2026. Worth noting, he will be facing the Cubs […]
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 […]
Weekly Pebble Report: Cam Nelson is finding his footing with the Rockies in Fresno
The pitch was a slider, up. With two strikes and two outs, that’s usually a pitcher’s count – but Cam Nelson had been hunting something he could drive all night, and this was it. “I was just looking for a pitch up, a pitch I could do damage with,” Nelson said. “I saw a breaking […]
Should the Rockies trade Hunter Goodman?
Last week, the Denver Post’s Troy Renck laid out his trade-deadline philosophy for the Colorado Rockies, writing that the team is “making progress, but (it is) time for Paul DePodesta, Josh Byrnes to flex muscles with trades.” To summarize, here’s how Renck think the Rockies should approach the trade deadline: “Other than catcher Hunter Goodman […]
Bullpen blows Cole Carrigg’s big night as Cubs rally for 5-4 win over Rockies
In a game that should have been a battle of Cole Carrigg vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong, and one where the Rockies rookie out-produced Chicago’s All-Star center fielder, it was the bullpen that snatched defeat from the jaws of victory on Monday night. Carrigg hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and drew a bases-loaded walk […]
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Cubs 5, Rockies 4 Graphics via FanGraphs. Hitting for the cycle: Pete Crow-Armstrong, +0.13 WPA Bullpen implosion: Juan Mejia, -0.42 WPA Comment of the Game Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs game discussion: Michael Lorenzen vs. Shota Imanaga
Fresh off a franchise-record win, a 23-9 victory over the A’s in Las Vegas, the Rockies will see if they can keep their red-hot offense in Chicago as they start a three-game series against the Cubs tonight. The Rockies (27-45, 14-20 home, 13-25 road) set a franchise record with 23 runs on Sunday, which prevented […]
Cole Carrigg reflects on his first week in the big leagues
LAS VEGAS — Cole Carrigg (No. 4 PuRP) has made a statement in 2026. Through 57 games, he was slashing .338/.414/.529 with 26 extra-base hits (15 doubles, five triples, six home runs) and 30 stolen bases in 37 attempts. That was enough for him to get the call, and he made his debut on June […]
Purple Row After Dark: Always Play the Birthday Guy
I was having trouble settling on a Purple Row After Dark topic tonight because I was distracted by the absurdity that was the Rockies game today. By the time it was over, Colorado had scored 23 runs on 24 hits. Every Rockies starter had at least one hit. Every Rockies starter scored at least one […]
The Rockies bats roar to life in a blisteringly hot 23-9 win over the Athletics
Under the clear desert sky and scorching sun of Las Vegas, Nevada, the Colorado Rockies offense put on a fireworks show to close out a three-game series against the Athletics and avoid a sweep. The Athletics were hosting six games at Las Vegas Ballpark—home of the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators—to give fans a preview for […]
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Rockies 23, Athletics 9 Graphics via FanGraphs. Putting it all together: Kyle Karros, +0.28 WPA Pitching at elevation is hard: Jeffrey Springs, -0.62 WPA Comment of the Game Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
Colorado Rockies vs. Athletics game discussion: Tomoyuki Sugano (菅野 智之) vs Jeffrey Springs
After two night games where the ball flew far in the Nevada heat, the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics will play their third and final game of the series in the afternoon under the searing desert sun. Temperatures are expected to be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at first pitch at Las Vegas Ballpark roughly 20 […]
This Week in Purple: One day later, Sean Sullivan reflects on his MLB debut
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Left-handed pitcher Sean Sullivan (No. 8 PuRP) made his MLB debut on Friday against the Athletics, and it was memorable for a couple of reasons. First, the Rockies and A’s are playing in Las Vegas right now in the home of the Triple-A Aviators. Sullivan last pitched here on May 19, […]
The Rockies come out on the wrong side of a back-and-forth game, fall to the Athletics 7-5
There were plenty of baserunners to go around for both sides in Las Vegas on Saturday night, with the Colorado Rockies and Athletics combining for 19 hits. While the Rockies had their chances, another rough outing from Kyle Freeland didn’t help the cause, and they were never able to stay ahead of the A’s. The […]
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Athletics 7, Rockies 5 Graphics via FanGraphs. Got the job done: Alika Williams, +.22 WPA Not what you want: Kyle Freeland, -0.31 WPA Game discussion comment of the day Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
Colorado Rockies vs. Athletics game discussion: Kyle Freeland vs. Joey Estes
Following last night’s loss to the Athletics, the Colorado Rockies enter a matchup built around uncertainty, as Kyle Freeland tries to find his footing against Joey Estes, who will make his 2026 debut after being recalled by the A’s from the minors. Jeffrey Springs was projected to start, but will now be pushed to Sunday […]
Rockies select contract of Eiberson Castellano, make additional roster moves
Today, the Colorado Rockies announced a series of roster moves, most notably, the promotion of RHP Eiberson Castellano from Triple-A Albuquerque. The 25 year old will be making his Major League debut with his first appearance, bringing to eight the total number of Rockies MLB debuts this season. There was some hint of this move […]
When One Rockies Season Is Enough to Remember
More than 700 players have appeared in a game for the Rockies. Most do not last long. The average Rockies tenure is much closer to two years than five, which makes the long-timers easy to remember and the short stays easy to lose. This is not about franchise pillars, or random cameos, but Rockies who packed most of […]
Sullivan impresses and Carrigg homers, but Rockies fall 6-4 to Athletics
There was no late-night luck in Vegas for the Rockies. Sean Sullivan gave Colorado an encouraging first look in his major league debut, and Cole Carrigg delivered the swing that briefly looked like it might define the night. But the lead did not hold. The Athletics answered Carrigg’s three-run homer with four unanswered runs, including […]
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