New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso continues to cement himself as one of the best players in franchise history.
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is injured again. Is this a concerning trend for the Rockies’ shortstop or a minor setback in a healthy career?
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There was some life late in the game, but it was too late
The glow of a three-game sweep and a string of close games went out this weekend, as the Colorado Rockies were swept by the formidable New York Mets and outscored 24-6. Even “Banana Ball” rules wouldn’t have made things much closer. The ball refused to stay in the yard, as the Mets hit six home runs against Rockies’ pitching. And the Rockies offense could not score with runners in scoring...
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The Rockies will look to avoid the sweep
The Colorado Rockies are looking to avoid being swept on the heels of sweeping the Miami Marlins. They held the New York Mets to a score of 4-2 on Friday night — which only broke because Francisco Lindor doubled to drive in Juan Soto and Pete Alonso in the ninth — but were drummed yesterday by a score of 8-1 after going 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position (their only run came on a Ryan McMahon...
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Offense stalls out as pitching left on shaky ground
It was a late night at Coors Field as the Colorado Rockies (12-52) welcomed fans for a Brenton Doyle bobblehead. However, the promotion likely ended up being the highlight as the offense struggled to produce, and the pitching couldn’t contain the New York Mets (41-24) in an 8-1 loss.
Germán Márquez’s shaky, yet solid startMárquez has been solid over his last few starts, but he definitely...
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Rockies get a second chance to solve Clay Holmes behind Germán Márquez
Missed opportunities spoiled an otherwise competitive game for the Colorado Rockies (12-51) on Friday against the New York Mets (40-24). Now, the Rockies shuffled the rotation slightly for the rest of the weekend as they look to rebound on Saturday night. Germán Márquez will start tonight with Chase Dollander starting tomorrow.
Márquez (2-7, 6.98 ERA) takes the mound for Colorado...
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Colorado Rockies weekend discussion thread for June7-8, 2025
The weekend is a great time to kick back and reflect. This Week in Purple is the place to catch up on the news from our team at Purple Row. You’ll find links to Rockpiles and other content below as well as a platform for community discussion in the comments.
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The Colorado Rockies had an eventful week! They won their 10th game, won their first series of 2025, and swept a team on the road...
The Colorado Rockies finally found a groove more than two months into the season but stumbled against the New York Mets on Friday night. New York took the opener of the three-game series with a 4-2 win to end Colorado's first three-game winning streak of the season.
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The Rockies put up a fight, but a late Lindor double sank their hopes of victory
The Colorado Rockies battled throughout the game, but a few missed opportunities kept the New York Mets in the contest long enough for Francisco Lindor to come through with a late, game-deciding hit that sent the Coors Field crowd home disappointed.
Roli-tela RelayAntonio Senzatela entered Friday’s contest with an 12.00 ERA in the first inning. It’s no wonder, then, that...
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Fresh off a sweep, the Rox head back home to welcome Ryan Ritter to the Bigs.
Hey, this seems familiar.
And it should! It was about this time last week that the Mets and Rockies locked horns. That contest saw the Mets secure the win fairly easily, but that was then.
After all, your Colorado Rockies are more motivated than ever. On the heels of their first road sweep in what seems like ages, the Rox have a chance to turn their winning streak to four with a...
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The Colorado Rockies went through another roster shakeup, bringing up a top infield prospect and releasing a veteran.
On Friday, the Colorado Rockies announced yet another series of roster-shaking moves prior to opening their home series against the New York Mets.
The Rockies have selected the contract of top infield prospect Ryan Ritter (no. 17 PuRP) from the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes. He will make his debut tonight, batting sixth in the...
The Rockies announced a series of roster moves today. Infielder Ryan Ritter has been selected to the roster, catcher Braxton Fulford has been recalled and right-hander Zach Agnos has been reinstated from the bereavement list.
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So far, fans seem to be liking what they’ve seen from the interim manager
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Warren Schaeffer has managed 22 games as the Colorado Rockies’ interim manager. During that time, the team has posted a 4-18 record, but...
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Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, June 6, 2025
When Charlie Blackmon retired at the end of last season, the Colorado Rockies and their fans knew he would leave a vacancy that couldn’t be replaced.
Whether it was his work ethic, quiet leadership, goofy sense of humor, or his ability to make fans sing “toooooniiiight” on his walk-up song louder than they sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” Chuck Nazty was just special.
A talented hitter, a...
The Colorado Rockies haven't had much to celebrate this season, but they are coming home on a roll after sweeping the Miami Marlins. Colorado entered that series 9-50 and with just one winning streak of two games this season.
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Bask in the glory of the Rockies’ first series win of the season with a full slate of minor league baseball!
Are you still feeling warm and fuzzy after the Colorado Rockies swept the Miami Marlins on the road for the first time in over a decade, earned their first series win of 2025—breaking a streak dating back to last year—and sweeping an opponent on the road for the first time since last May? Unfortunately, there is no Rockies baseball on today as the team...
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Would they be better, worse, or relatively the same with some silliness added in?
The Savannah Bananas are taking the internet by storm as they criss-cross America on their World Tour. I had the pleasure of seeing them on Saturday night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, and I have to say, if you have the opportunity to watch them, do it!
They will be at Coors Field on August 9-10 (though the lottery is closed).
If you can’t attend in...
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Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, June 5, 2025
When the Colorado Rockies signed Mickey Moniak in March, it seemed unclear exactly what his role with the team would be.
With Brenton Doyle and Jordan Beck penciled in as starters, Moniak would take part in the competition for playing time in right field, attempting to beat out familiar face Sean Bouchard and fellow newcomer Nick Martini.
As the season has continued, though, Martini has departed the...
Brenton Doyle was mired in a slump in May. On the surface, it was cause for concern for the Colorado Rockies’ star. However, his underlying numbers indicate that he will emerge from his slump sooner rather than later.
The Mariners are in agreement with veteran reliever Daniel Bard, reports Rob Bradford of WEEI. The ISE Baseball client will head to the team’s Arizona complex for some work before reporting to Triple-A Tacoma.