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Evan Lang Skyler Timmins

Affected by Altitude: Bienvenidos a un episodio frustrado

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Skyler and Evan have a much needed vent session about just how awful the Rockies are in 2024.

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The podcast Affected by Altitude is hosted by Purple Row staff writers Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, who are incredibly proud and excited to be lending their voices to more great Rockies content for you to enjoy. Joining Evan and Skyler is a rotating cast of guests...

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Rockies Take 20th and 21st Losses of the Season in Mexico City

Over the weekend, the Colorado Rockies were the home team at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú in Mexico City for their two-game series against the struggling Houston Astros.

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Evan Lang

Monday Rockpile and Weekly Pebble Report: The Rockies may soon receive an injection of Mike Honcho energy

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Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, April 29th, 2024

The back issues plaguing Nolan Jones are no longer a secret. The struggling Colorado Rockies left fielder, who took fourth place in National League Rookie of the Year voting last season, is hitting just .170/.243/.277 as he battles back stiffness that could date back to as early as the beginning of the 2024 season.

Jones was shelved a few days before the Mexico City Series last...

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Samantha Bradfield

Colorado Rockies game no. 28 thread: Framber Valdez vs. Austin Gomber

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The Rockies will look to avoid a two-game sweep in Mexico

After yesterday’s 12-4 drubbing at the hands of the Houston Astros, the Colorado Rockies will look to avoid the sweep in Mexico. Two of the runs the Rockies scored came via a Ryan McMahon two-run homer in the first inning, making McMahon just the second Rockie to hit a home run in an international game. Dante Bichette did it on Opening Day 1999 in Monterrey against the San Diego...

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Framber Valdez returns as Astros seek Mexico City sweep of Rockies

The Colorado Rockies became the first team to play a regular-season game in three different countries within the same month. They're also the first team to lose games in three countries.

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Astros crush Rockies in Mexico City Series opener

Yordan Alvarez homered twice and finished with three hits, Kyle Tucker hit also went deep and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 in the first game of the Mexico City Series on Saturday night.

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Samantha Bradfield

Colorado Rockies game no. 27 thread: Ronel Blanco vs. Cal Quantrill

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The Rockies make their first trip south of the border since 2019

After heading north of the border just two short weeks ago, the Colorado Rockies now head south to face the Houston Astros in Mexico City. Both teams are 7-19 and are looking to get things started. The Rockies will be the home team for this series.

This is the Rockies’ fifth trip to Mexico in franchise history. Previously, they traveled to Monterrey in 2019 and 1999, Hermosillo in...

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Samantha Bradfield

This Week in Purple: ¡Viva México City!

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Colorado Rockies recap and discussion thread for Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 30, 2024

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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After heading north of the border on April 12-14, it’s now time for the Colorado...

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Evan Lang

Colorado Rockies Minor League game thread: April 26th, 2024

Jordan Beck (no. 6 PuRP) hits a home run wearing a Mariachis de Nuevo Mexico | Photo courtesy of the Albuquerque Isotopes

Los Rockies are headed to Mexico City and we turn our eyes to the minor league affiliates. The first game starts at 2:05 PM MDT.

Los Rockies de Colorado are off today as they travel to beautiful Ciudad de México for the Mexico City Series against the Houston Astros this weekend. With that in mind, we turn our eyes to the farm system. For some extra fun with the...

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Struggling Astros, Rockies set to alter fortunes in Mexico City

The baseball season is a long one, so players, coaches and managers gladly welcome any variation to the schedule. The Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros will experience that change this weekend when they play a two-game set in the Mexico City Series.

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What To Expect From The Rockies Mexico City Series

After splitting a four-game series with their division rival San Diego Padres, the Colorado Rockies will now head to Mexico City for a two-game series with the struggling Houston Astros.

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Rockies No. 12 Prospect Delivers Big After Being Called Up

The Colorado Rockies have recently recalled an outfield/first base prospect. With Hunter Goodman recalled, the team sent down Michael Toglia. He is expected to fill in for Nolan Jones, who is dealing with a stiff back.

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Rockies First Baseman Must Prove His Worth

Just a few days ago, Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia was demoted to Triple-A.  Colorado recalled Hunter Goodman to the 40-man roster. Toglia was in a severely deep slump.

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Joelle Milholm

Friday Rockpile: Mexico City could provide the spark the Rockies need

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, April 26, 2024

Thursday’s 10-9 comeback win against the Padres was a classic Coors Field shootout. The Rockies hit two homers and bumped up their offensive stalk.

Overall, the offense is still far behind where it needs to be. Colorado ranks 24th in homers (21), No. 22 in runs scored (100) and No. 20 in on-base percentage (.309) and is tied for fourth-most strikeouts (252).

Even in the high-altitude, friendly confines of Coors Field, the...

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Hunter Goodman's big blast helps Rockies rally past Padres

Hunter Goodman hit a three-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the San Diego Padres 10-9 in Denver on Thursday.

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Kenneth Weber

Colorado Rockies game no. 26 thread: Randy Vásquez vs Dakota Hudson

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The Rockies have the chance to not lose a series

The Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres have alternated wins throughout the first three games of their series, with game four set to be an afternoon affair. The Rockies are still in the basement of the National League West and have lost eight of their ten games while the Padres are just 1.5 games behind the division leading Los Angeles Dodgers.

Randy Vásquez will toe the slab for the Padres, making...

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The Inspirational Story of Daniel Bard

Daniel Bard’s 2024 season has ended due to injuries, starting with tearing the meniscus in his left knee while simply just playing catch, he would undergo surgery, that injury was only supposed to keep him out for 5-7 weeks but then he had surgery on the flexor tendon in his right elbow which ultimately ended his season.

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Noah Davis works to contribute despite roster uncertainty

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Davis made his first appearance of 2024 as the 27th player of a doubleheader, 24 hours after being recalled and subsequently optioned

When snow blanketed the Denver area on April 19, it caused the postponement of the Colorado Rockies’ scheduled opener of a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners at Coors Field.

The game was postponed and rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on April 21. With the twin bill, Colorado was afforded the ability to add...

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Kenneth Weber

Thursday Rockpile: Could the Rockies handle a two-way prospect?

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Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, April 25, 2024

The 2023 MLB draft is already shaping up to be a historic class. Top overall selection Paul Skenes is wrecking the Triple-A ranks for the Pittsburgh Pirates to start his professional career and fourth selection Wyatt Langford cracked the Opening Day roster of the defending champion Texas Rangers after just 200 minor league plate appearances. There are multiple players from the...

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Rockies turn to winless Dakota Hudson in finale vs. Padres

Dakota Hudson earned the final spot in the Colorado Rockies' rotation to start the season. The right-hander still is looking for his first victory with Colorado, however.

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