# freeland (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover freeland. Page: Feed: --- ## [Purple Row After Dark: What if MLB adopted a Designated Fielder?](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/102682/colorado-rockies-purple-row-after-dark-what-if-mlb-adopted-a-designated-fielder) _2026-08-30 · Samantha Bradfield · Purple Row_ In 2022, Major League Baseball adopted the universal designated hitter for both the American and National Leagues. This eliminated the need for pitchers to hit, and changed the strategy of lineup construction and late-inning substitutions. Throughout this 2026 season, there have been numerous occasions where the Rockies had a player who was hot at the \[…\] ## [Rockies strike first, but some late-inning defensive weirdness allows Atlanta to prevail 2-1](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-scores-standings/102670/colorado-rockies-strike-first-but-some-late-inning-defensive-weirdness-allows-atlanta-braves-to-prevail-2-1) _2026-08-29 · Samantha Bradfield · Purple Row_ The Colorado Rockies had a chance to steal a win in Atlanta this afternoon after, but ultimately it turned out to be Atlanta who came out on top. The Rockies pitching staff performed well for the first seven innings, but it came down to some late-inning weird outfield defense that allowed the Braves to snatch \[…\] ## [New York Heights vs L.A. Queens — WPBL Discussion thread](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/102692/new-york-heights-vs-l-a-queens-wpbl-discussion-thread) _2026-08-29 · Cory Cohen · Purple Row_ The New York Heights and the L.A. Queens enter the penultimate weekend on opposite trajectories. The Queens spent the first couple weeks of the season jockeying for the top spot in the league standings. Over the past week they have lost three out of the four games they’ve played, including twice to the Heights. They \[…\] ## [Colorado Rockies at Atlanta Braves game discussion: Zach Agnos vs. Martín Pérez](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/102651/colorado-rockies-at-atlanta-braves-game-discussion-ryan-feltner-vs-martin-perez) _2026-08-29 · Samantha Bradfield · Purple Row_ The Rockies will look to bounce back after last night’s 6-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The Rox put up a fight, but went just 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position and ran into Atlanta’s stellar defense (namely Ozzie Albies at second base). The Rockies have yet to win a game against the Braves this \[…\] ## [What the Rockies’ outfield defense is actually made of](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-news/102572/what-the-rockies-outfield-defense-is-actually-made-of) _2026-08-29 · James Riggenbach · Purple Row_ The Rockies entered the season with a fairly clear picture of their outfield. Jake McCarthy was expected to spend most of his time in left, Brenton Doyle was the established center fielder, Jordan Beck was in right, and Mickey Moniak was the fourth outfielder. It has not played out that cleanly. Injuries, performance, and roster \[…\] ## [Big hit eludes Rockies as Braves win series opener 6-4](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-scores-standings/102586/big-hit-eludes-colorado-rockies-as-atlanta-braves-win-series-opener-6-4) _2026-08-29 · Skyler Timmins · Purple Row_ After splitting a series against the Washington Nationals, the Colorado Rockies looked to start the series in Atlanta on a high note. Despite a solid night offensively, the Rockies left a small village on the base paths as the big hit eluded them and couldn’t keep pace with a dangerous Braves offense. A tough night \[…\] ## [Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves game discussion: Tomoyuki Sugano vs. Grant Holmes](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-game-information/102561/colorado-rockies-vs-atlanta-braves-game-discussion-tomoyuki-sugano-vs-grant-holmes) _2026-08-28 · Skyler Timmins · Purple Row_ After splitting the four-game series with the Washington Nationals, the Colorado Rockies head south to the Peach State to take on the Atlanta Braves in a new series. The last time these two teams met was back in May, when the Braves swept a three-game series at Coors Field. The Braves currently hold a five-game \[…\] ## [Boston Hunters vs. San Francisco Firebells — WPBL Discussion thread](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/102569/boston-hunters-vs-san-francisco-firebells-wpbl-discussion-thread) _2026-08-28 · Joelle Milholm · Purple Row_ The hype and tension are palpable as the Women’s Pro Baseball League is headed into its final stretch before playoffs start on Sept. 9. The San Francisco Firebells (6-4) sit atop the standings and is well rested, having not played since Aug. 22. They will play the Boston Hunters, who are in last place at \[…\] ## [Eric Young Sr. reflects on his WPBL managing experience](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-news/102498/eric-young-sr-reflects-on-his-wpbl-managing-experience) _2026-08-28 · Joelle Milholm · Purple Row_ Eric Young Sr. has always considered himself an underdog. A 43rd-round pick in the 1989 MLB Draft: That’s the 1,120th player picked that year. With his underdog status in tow, all Young did was serve up a 15-year MLB career that included five years with the Colorado Rockies. The speedy, smart baserunner with a 2.83 \[…\] ## [Purple Row After Dark: Predict the Rockies record in the final stretch](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/102420/purple-row-after-dark-predict-the-rockies-record-in-the-final-stretch) _2026-08-28 · Renee Dechert · Purple Row_ Right now at the top of the Colorado Rockies to-do list is avoid another 100-loss season. It’s going to be close. Currently, the Rockies have a 52-82 record, which means they need 11 more wins to avoid 100 losses and have one more win than the Chicago White Sox did in 2025 coming off their \[…\] ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yCPgTiFOlbcf) _2026-08-28 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Los Angeles Queens vs. New York Heights — WPBL Discussion thread](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/102535/los-angeles-queens-vs-new-york-heights-wpbl-discussion-thread) _2026-08-27 · Joelle Milholm · Purple Row_ After a come-from-behind 8-6 victory over the Boston Hunters on Wednesday night, the L.A. Queens will now face the New York Heights tonight. The Queens (6-5) have only four games left in the regular season and are looking to continue their winning ways to hold on to a higher spot in the WPBL standings. The \[…\] ## [Rockies waste too many chances in a 7-1 loss to the Nationals](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-scores-standings/102504/rockies-waste-too-many-chances-in-a-7-1-loss-to-the-nationals) _2026-08-27 · James Riggenbach · Purple Row_ The Rockies had chances Thursday afternoon. A lot of them. Colorado drew nine walks, put runners in scoring position throughout the afternoon and repeatedly forced Washington to pitch under pressure. The Rockies did almost nothing with it. They finished with five hits, went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left 13 runners on base \[…\] ## [Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals game discussion: Gabriel Hughes vs. Jake Irvin](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-game-information/102479/colorado-rockies-vs-washington-nationals-game-discussion-gabriel-hughes-vs-jake-irvin) _2026-08-27 · James Riggenbach · Purple Row_ The Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals close out their four-game series this morning at Nationals Park. Colorado enters at 52-81, while Washington enters at 62-73. Monday’s 13-3 loss extended the Rockies’ losing streak to a season-high seven games. During that stretch, Colorado was outscored 57-24, the rotation went 0-7 with a 9.64 ERA across 32.2 \[…\] ## [Hunter Goodman is the face of the Rockies franchise](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-news/102151/hunter-goodman-is-the-face-of-the-rockies-franchise) _2026-08-27 · Cory Cohen · Purple Row_ As my father, a Boston Red Sox fan, was grappling with his own favorite team’s identity last year in the wake of the Rafael Devers trade, he asked me who the “big players” for the Colorado Rockies were these days. I had no idea how to answer that question. He wasn’t assuming that they had \[…\] ## [Purple Row After Dark: Iconic Rockies Pitches](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/102325/purple-row-after-dark-iconic-rockies-pitches) _2026-08-27 · Skyler Timmins · Purple Row_ As part of the celebration for America 250, MLB’s content team has been putting together 25 top-10 lists to honor the history of the game. Today’s list featured 10 of the nastiest pitches in MLB history. The list featured pitches like Nolan Ryan’s fastball, Clayton Kershaw’s curveball, and Mariano Rivera’s cutter. It’s a fun trip \[…\] ## [Rockies rain homers in Washington to crush the Nationals 13-1](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-scores-standings/102370/colorado-rockies-rain-homers-in-washington-to-crush-the-nationals-13-1) _2026-08-27 · Cory Cohen · Purple Row_ The Colorado Rockies came into this game having just ended their longest losing streak of the season by narrowly beating the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Tuesday. A magnificent start from Tanner Gordon combined with a home run parade from the Rockies lineup made for a remarkable tone shift compared to just two days ago with \[…\] ## [Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals game discussion: Tanner Gordon vs. Matt Waldron](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-game-information/102301/colorado-rockies-vs-washington-nationals-game-discussion-tanner-gordon-vs-matt-waldron) _2026-08-26 · Cory Cohen · Purple Row_ Last night the Rockies ended their longest losing streak of the season at seven with their 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals. A short but effective Major League debut from starter Mason Adams (No. 17 PuRP), a Hunter Goodman home run in his return from the injured list, and a string of effective relief appearances \[…\] ## [Boston Hunters vs. Los Angeles Queens — WPBL Discussion thread](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/102353/boston-hunters-vs-los-angeles-queens-wpbl-discussion-thread) _2026-08-26 · Joelle Milholm · Purple Row_ The Los Angeles Queens got off to a hot start, while the Boston Hunters struggled out of the gates earlier this month in the inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League. Tonight, they will collide at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Ill. to kick off week five of WPBL action. L.A. jumped out to \[…\] ## [The state of the Colorado Rockies farm system, August 2026](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-prospects/101945/the-state-of-the-colorado-rockies-farm-system-august-2026) _2026-08-26 · Jeff Aberle · Purple Row_ In the process of writing about every player who received votes in our biannual Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list — this edition it was 68 players across 29 qualifying ballots — I learned a bit about trends and system strengths and weaknesses. So for anyone who missed a few write-ups or even who has a more casual relationship with \[…\] ## [Is the platoon system still working for the Rockies?](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-news/101963/is-the-platoon-system-still-working-for-the-rockies) _2026-08-26 · Skyler Timmins · Purple Row_ There has been talk in the Purple Row comments of late about platoons. The 2026 Colorado Rockies have used the platoon system for a while, or at least it has been more apparent this season. Looking for every measure to gain an edge and win ballgames, the Rockies are using platoons as much as they \[…\] ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CsBz0N90BP9V) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Purple Row After Dark: Best Ballpark Bites](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/100582/purple-row-after-dark-best-ballpark-bites) _2026-08-26 · Samantha Bradfield · Purple Row_ I’m sure you’ve seen the in-game ads for the Ballpark Bites Bracket, where one “signature” concession item from each ballpark is being pitted against others from both the Major and Minor Leagues for supremacy. From Coors Field, the Glizzilla is up against the Galactic Glizzy, offered by the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A Astros). Other \[…\] ## [The Rockies let the dogs out, defeat the Nationals, 3-1](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-scores-standings/102166/the-rockies-let-the-dogs-out-defeat-the-nationals-3-1) _2026-08-26 · Renee Dechert · Purple Row_ The Washington Nationals had plenty of puppers in attendance at Nationals Park as they welcomed the Colorado Rockies in for Game 2 in a four-game stint. It was, you see, an opportunity to celebrate the Nats mascot, Natty — which is very cool. In keeping with the spirit of the day, fans brought their furry \[…\] ## [Colorado Rockies @ Washington Nationals game discussion: Mason Adams vs. Andrew Alvarez](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-game-information/101957/colorado-rockies-washington-nationals-game-discussion-mason-adams-vs-andrew-alvarez) _2026-08-25 · Renee Dechert · Purple Row_ After taking a tough first-game loss against the Washington Nationals on Monday night, in Game 2, the Colorado Rockies will look to break their seven-game losing skid. This game will mark another MLB debut as the Rockies have selected the contract of Mason Adams, a player they acquired from the Chicago White Sox in the \[…\] ## [Andrew Baker Found His Pitch — and a New Home](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-prospects/102026/andrew-baker-found-his-pitch-and-a-new-home) _2026-08-25 · Eli Whitney · Purple Row_ Andrew Baker will tell you, politely but firmly, that the pitch chasing him around scouting reports right now is not a cutter. “It’s technically not a cutter,” the Colorado Rockies right-hander said. “It’s like a gyro slider.” Public pitch-tracking systems still file it that way — Baker’s version averages 87.8 mph and has been his \[…\] ## [Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: Top 30 summary](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-prospects/101943/colorado-rockies-prospect-rankings-mid-season-2026-top-30-summary) _2026-08-25 · Jeff Aberle · Purple Row_ After revealing the Purple Row community’s Colorado Rockies top prospect list over the last couple weeks, it’s time to show the whole list at once with some voting stats. I’ll also have some thoughts on the state of the system as a whole soon to conclude the series. Without further ado, here is the full mid-season 2026 Top \[…\] ## [Rockies Reacts Survey: Where will Kyle Freeland pitch in 2027?](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/102122/colorado-rockies-reacts-survey-where-will-kyle-freeland-pitch-in-2027) _2026-08-25 · Samantha Bradfield · Purple Row_ 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. Kyle Freeland has been a member of the Colorado Rockies since he was drafted eighth overall in 2014 out of the University of Evansville. The Denver \[…\] ## [Tomoyuki Sugano discusses his time with the Colorado Rockies](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-news/102057/tomoyuki-sugano-discusses-his-time-with-the-colorado-rockies) _2026-08-25 · Samantha Bradfield · Purple Row_ When the Rockies signed Tomoyuki Sugano (菅野 智之), it came a surprise to many Colorado Rockies fans. The 36-year-old veteran was signed to bring leadership to a young pitching staff, which he has done quite well. However, coming to Major League Baseball just one year prior was something that he had been wanting for a \[…\] ## [Purple Row After Dark: Coors Field needs more in-stadium traditions](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/102034/purple-row-after-dark-coors-field-needs-more-in-stadium-traditions) _2026-08-25 · Joelle Milholm · Purple Row_ It’s no secret that the Rockies are struggling at home right now. Not only has Colorado lost eight in a row at Coors Field, but the Rockies are 27-38 at home. That’s more losses at home than every team except the A’s, who are temporarily playing in West Sacramento as a rest stop between Oakland \[…\] ## [Bad baseball continues for Colorado as the Rockies fall to the Nationals 13-3](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-scores-standings/102029/bad-baseball-continues-for-colorado-as-the-rockies-fall-to-the-nationals-13-3) _2026-08-25 · Zeke Perez · Purple Row_ Folks in the District of Columbia were not moved by the opportunity to see two of the National League’s struggling teams on a Monday night, as the Colorado Rockies (50-80) and the Washington Nationals (61-71) kicked off their four-game series in front of a sparse crowd of 12,105. Those that did show up got to \[…\] ## [Ezequiel Tovar exits Rockies-Nationals game with left wrist strain](https://www.purplerow.com/rockies-injuries/102043/ezequiel-tovar-exits-rockies-nationals-game-with-left-wrist-strain) _2026-08-25 · Zeke Perez · Purple Row_ After being shaken up on a diving play in the fifth inning, Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar left tonight’s game against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning. Prior to exiting, Tovar had a solo home run and a double in two at-bats. The club confirmed that Tovar sustained a left wrist strain. Tovar was \[…\] ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sx3WQny5RTdk) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals game discussion: Ryan Feltner vs. Cade Cavalli](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-game-information/101974/colorado-rockies-at-washington-nationals-game-discussion-ryan-feltner-vs-cade-cavalli) _2026-08-24 · Zeke Perez · Purple Row_ August hasn’t been kind to the Colorado Rockies. A dreadful 0-6 homestand against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Guardians pushed their home losing streak up to nine games, tied for the longest home drought since the 1993 club accomplished that feat. It also puts the Rockies at 7-13 for August, on pace for their \[…\] ## [UPDATE: Rockies place Freeland on 15-day IL and select contract of Blake Adams](https://www.purplerow.com/rockies-injuries/101995/rockies-place-freeland-on-15-day-il-select-contract-of-blake-adams) _2026-08-24 · Purple Row_ The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have put Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list with cervical radiculopathy, retroactive to August 21st. Freeland left in the fourth inning of his start on August 19th against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the neck injury. In 23 starts this season, Freeland, 33, is 4-10 with a \[…\] ## [This is not the way: Guardians top Rockies 4-3](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-scores-standings/101736/this-is-not-the-way-guardians-top-rockies-4-3) _2026-08-23 · Joelle Milholm · Purple Row_ The force is not with the Rockies right now. Despite matching the Cleveland Guardian’s hit total with seven, the Colorado Rockies went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position and left five runners on base, while also striking out nine times on Star Wars night on Saturday at Coors Field. In the end, the difference was \[…\] ## [Cleveland Guardians at Colorado Rockies game discussion: Tanner Bibee vs. Gabriel Hughes](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-game-information/101706/cleveland-guardians-at-colorado-rockies-game-discussion-tanner-bibee-vs-gabriel-hughes) _2026-08-22 · Joelle Milholm · Purple Row_ The Rockies will look to break their seven-game losing streak at Coors Field when they host the Guardians tonight at Coors Field. Be prepared for lots of lightsaber and Death Star references as Star Wars night takes over 20th and Blake Street. Gabriel Hughes will start for the Rockies (50-78) in search of his first \[…\] ## [Doubleheader Saturday — WPBL discussion thread](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/101683/doubleheader-saturday-wpbl-discussion-thread) _2026-08-22 · Joelle Milholm · Purple Row_ It’s another action-packed day in the WPBL with the third and final doubleheader of the inaugural season taking over the field at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Ill. It’s already been a fun week heading into today’s games. With a thrilling three-run rally in the bottom of the six inning that was anchored by a \[…\] ## [What Are the Rockies Actually Trying to Build on the Mound?](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-news/101420/what-are-the-rockies-actually-trying-to-build-on-the-mound) _2026-08-22 · James Riggenbach · Purple Row_ The Colorado Rockies need pitching. That is obvious in 2026, and the picture does not get much clearer looking toward 2027. Colorado’s lack of starting depth has already been exposed. Chase Dollander is recovering from elbow surgery. Tomoyuki Sugano and José Quintana are headed for free agency, while Kyle Freeland’s 2027 option is unlikely to \[…\] ## [Cleveland rocked the Rockies, 9-1](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-scores-standings/101568/cleveland-guardians-rocked-the-colorado-rockies-9-1) _2026-08-22 · Renee Dechert · Purple Row_ In welcoming the Cleveland Guardians to Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies hoped to break a six-game losing streak that involved being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers. That did not happen as they dropped their seventh consecutive game, losing to the Guardians 9-1. The offense: Mostly MIA There were some walks \[…\] ## [Cleveland Guardians @ Colorado Rockies game discussion: Joey Castillo vs. Tanner Gordon](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-game-information/101513/cleveland-guardians-colorado-rockies-game-discussion-joey-castillo-vs-tanner-gordon) _2026-08-21 · Renee Dechert · Purple Row_ With the Los Angeles Dodgers out of the way for 2026, the Rockies will look to get back on a winning path by welcoming the Cleveland Guardians to Coors Field. Plus, the next three days mark the sixth edition of MLB Players’ Weekend. Throughout the weekend, players will showcase their interests and stories, giving fans \[…\] ## [San Francisco Firebells vs L.A. Queens — WPBL Discussion thread](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/101438/san-francisco-firebells-vs-l-a-queens-wpbl-discussion-thread) _2026-08-21 · Cory Cohen · Purple Row_ Last Friday, the last time these two teams faced off against one another, the San Francisco Firebells scored a league-record 17 runs and easily defeated the L.A. Queens. Since then the Queens went on to clobber the Boston Hunters 13-3 and the Firebells traded wins with the New York Heights. As things stand heading into \[…\] ## [Colorado Rockies 2026 walk-up songs 2.0](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/101062/colorado-rockies-2026-walk-up-songs-2-0) _2026-08-21 · Renee Dechert · Purple Row_ Back in early April, I provided a list of all the Colorado Rockies walk-up songs. Since then, however, there have been many changes, so an update seemed in order. So here’s what (most of) the boys at 20th and Blake are jamming to these days. Zach Agnos — Colt Ford featuring JJ Lawhorn’s “Answer to No \[…\] ## [Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: numbers 6 to 4](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-prospects/101329/colorado-rockies-prospect-rankings-mid-season-2026-numbers-6-to-4) _2026-08-21 · Jeff Aberle · Purple Row_ We’ve entered the top echelon of the mid-season 2026 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list. Previously we had PuRPs 30-26, 25-21, 20-16, 15-11, and 10-7. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 29 qualifying ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc. For each player on the PuRPs list, \[…\] ## [A look into a new 1B receiving stat and how TJ Rumfield measures up](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-news/101162/a-look-into-a-new-1b-receiving-stat-and-how-tj-rumfield-measures-up) _2026-08-21 · Joelle Milholm · Purple Row_ Two months before the season even started, the Colorado Rockies made one of the best moves for 2026 and, hopefully, beyond. That’s when the Colorado front office brought in a promising first baseman named TJ Rumfield — a prospect who’d never played in MLB — from the New York Yanakees for right-hander Angel Chivilli. Entering Friday’s series \[…\] ## [Rockies Reacts Results: Fans believe in the Rockies](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/101387/colorado-rockies-reacts-results-fans-believe-in-the-rockies) _2026-08-21 · Samantha Bradfield · Purple Row_ There are just 35 games remaining in the 2026 season, if you can believe that! The Colorado Rockies are sitting at 50-77 after an unfortunate sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. They need 13 more wins to avoid 100 losses for the fourth straight year, and the overwhelming majority of Rockies fans \[…\] ## [New York Heights vs Boston Hunters — WPBL Discussion thread](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/101363/new-york-heights-vs-boston-hunters-wpbl-discussion-thread) _2026-08-20 · Cory Cohen · Purple Row_ On Sunday, the New York Heights lost to the Boston Hunters to fall to last place in the league standings with a 2-5 record. Since then, the Heights went on to beat the league leading San Francisco Firebells 11-8 in last nights weather shortened match. In that match Danae Benites continued making her case for \[…\] ## [The Purple Row Mailbag: August 2026](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-discussion/101020/the-purple-row-mailbag-august-2026) _2026-08-20 · Skyler Timmins · Purple Row_ One of my little pleasures in life is going to check the mail to see if I got anything. There’s just something so thrilling about that walk to the mailbox and checking to see if I got another letter from a credit card company trying to get me to apply for one. Last week, I \[…\] ## [Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: numbers 10 to 7](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-prospects/100970/colorado-rockies-prospect-rankings-mid-season-2026-numbers-10-to-7) _2026-08-20 · Jeff Aberle · Purple Row_ We’re now in the top ten of the mid-season 2025 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list. Previously we had PuRPs 30-26, 25-21, 20-16 and 15-11. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 29 qualifying ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc. For each player on the PuRPs list, I’ll \[…\] ## [What is fueling the Rockies offensive improvements?](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-news/101061/what-is-fueling-the-colorado-rockies-offensive-improvements) _2026-08-20 · Cory Cohen · Purple Row_ It’s not controversial to say that the past few seasons of Colorado Rockies baseball have not featured a good offense. A team doesn’t lose more than 100 games based purely on an inability to pitch. It has also failed to score runs. Watching the 2026 team, however, the offense has seemed different. At this point \[…\] ## [We hate LA: Dodgers sweep the Rockies, 6-4, in extra innings](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-scores-standings/101126/we-hate-la-los-angeles-dodgers-sweep-the-colorado-rockies-6-4-in-extra-innings) _2026-08-20 · Renee Dechert · Purple Row_ Given it was their final meeting of 2026 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Colorado Rockies wanted to finish this series with a win. Certainly, they put up a good fight — this was their best game of the series — but it wasn’t enough, and the Dodgers won, 6-4, completing the sweep. Before the \[…\] ## [Kyle Freeland leaves Rockies-Dodgers game with apparent injury](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-news/101185/kyle-freeland-leaves-colorado-rockies-los-angeles-dodgers-game-with-apparent-injury) _2026-08-20 · Samantha Bradfield · Purple Row_ Update 8:30pm MT: Eli Whitney reports that Kyle Freeland left with neck tightness. Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland left today’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with two outs in the top of the fourth inning. Freeland threw 66 pitches, 43 for strikes while allowing four runs (all earned) on six hits with one \[…\] ## [Los Angeles Dodgers @ Colorado Rockies game discussion: Roki Sasaki vs. Kyle Freeland](https://www.purplerow.com/colorado-rockies-game-information/101027/los-angeles-dodgers-colorado-rockies-game-discussion-roki-sasaki-vs-kyle-freeland) _2026-08-19 · Renee Dechert · Purple Row_ Although the Colorado Rockies fared better in their second game against the Los Angeles Dodgers than they did in the first, they are still searching their first win during this home stand. Tonight on Rockies Charity Night, they’ll try again. Colorado has lost five straight at home, their second-longest losing streak at Coors this year \[…\]