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Colorado rallied from a 7-2 deficit, scoring five in the eighth and then winning 9-7 in 11 innings as Troy Johnston doubled home the automatic runner Willi Castro and Jake McCarthy added an RBI single to cap a dramatic comeback after Justin Crawford’s eighth-inning homer tied it for Philadelphia.
The Mets defeated the Angels 5-1 to grab their second road series, led by Mark Vientos’s two-run homers and a strong 6 2/3-inning outing from Clay Holmes. They head to Colorado where forecast rain and possible snow could delay Monday’s game, with an opener likely; Ronny Mauricio’s return is 6–8 weeks after a fractured left thumb, and the Mets’ shortstop duties are expected to be shuffled between Bo Bichette and Vidal Bruján depending on matchups.
Atlanta’s offense erupted at altitude to sweep Colorado 8-6, 9-1 and 11-6, scoring 28 runs with seven homers. Mauricio Dubón lined a bases-clearing triple in the opener, Michael Harris II delivered a clutch pinch-hit homer late, and Jonah Heim drove in five in the finale while Chris Sale spun seven strong innings in another win. Ronald Acuña Jr. left with a strained hamstring, but Atlanta still holds an historic 35-game start — the best since 1892 — as they head to Seattle for the next test.
The New York Mets were swept at Citi Field by the Colorado Rockies in a three-game set, scoring only four runs and slipping to 9-19—the worst MLB record—on a pace to be shut out roughly 29 times and to score one run in about half their games. Frustration grows as Francisco Lindor deals a calf strain and other key players deal with injuries, while GM David Stearns’ roster moves are under scrutiny and an in-season reckoning seems likely rather than a patient rebuild.
Colorado placed left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation (retroactive to April 13); Jose Quintana is reinstated to start tonight, with a rotation that also includes Sugano, Feltner, Dollander and Lorenzen. Freeland’s absence could jeopardize his chances of triggering a $17 million vesting option for 2027, which requires 170 innings this season, a benchmark he has reached in only two of his past seasons. The Rockies are rebuilding after a rough 2025, and Quintana slides back into Freeland’s spot to begin the current rotation.
Three MLB storylines today: Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland is day-to-day with shoulder soreness; Braves slugger Matt Olson extended his consecutive-start streak toward the all-time top 10; and the Astros, hampered by injuries, aim to snap a seven-game skid with Mike Burrows facing Seattle’s George Kirby.
Rockies owner Dick Monfort sells a 40% minority stake to the Penner Sports Group (Broncos co-owners Greg and Carrie Walton Penner) for about $672 million, providing debt relief and capital to pursue a long-term plan while Monfort retains leadership. The move aims to elevate the franchise from a longtime regional fixture to a more sustainable, championship-focused operation, with the Penners’ track record in Denver sports signaling stronger stewardship even as attendance dips and labor talks loom.
Campusano delivers late-inning RBI and standout defense for the Padres in a win over the Rockies, with Bogaerts continuing to anchor the lineup; Estrada is dealing with reduced velocity and command issues, prompting bullpen and roster considerations as San Diego anticipates Jason Adam’s return and leans on Vásquez; the piece also notes strong City Connect uniform sales and ongoing discussions about Padres’ offensive vs. pitching dynamics.
Xander Bogaerts hit a bases-loaded walk-off grand slam in the 12th to beat Colorado in San Diego, underscoring the Rockies’ brutal 2025 season. Rockies play-by-play voice Drew Goodman’s deadpan call—joking that a grounder would end the jam—matched the moment’s irony, while Padres announcer Don Orsillo provided the electric call. The loss leaves Colorado at 6-7 on the year after a four-game win streak, continuing a painful stretch for the franchise.
Colorado’s Rockies, under new analytics-minded leadership, are leaning into data-driven pitching to finally crack Coors Field, signing three veteran starters and prioritizing getting ahead, smarter recovery, and a tailored altitude strategy to end decades of pitching struggle at altitude.
Paul DePodesta, after nearly a decade with the Cleveland Browns as Chief Strategy Officer, has been appointed as the president of baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies, marking his return to Major League Baseball after a successful career in sports management and analytics.
The Colorado Rockies are seeking a new head of baseball operations and have interviewed external candidates including James Click, Scott Sharp, and Matt Forman, as part of their efforts to rebuild after multiple losing seasons and leadership changes. The article discusses the candidates' backgrounds, the challenges of working in Colorado's unique environment, and the potential interest from these executives in the role.
The Colorado Rockies have parted ways with GM Bill Schmidt after a poor season and are considering outside candidates for the role, with Thad Levine, a former Rockies executive and current MLB front office veteran, among the top contenders.
The Colorado Rockies have announced that GM Bill Schmidt is stepping down, with reports indicating he was fired, as the team begins a search for an external leader to modernize and rebuild their struggling baseball operations and farm system after a series of poor seasons and strategic missteps.
The Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly missed completing a combined no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies, with Tyler Glasnow pitching seven no-hit innings before being replaced in the ninth, ultimately winning 3-1. Despite close calls this season, no MLB team has achieved a full no-hitter in 2024, with the last one occurring in September 2024. The Dodgers are currently leading their division, while the Rockies have the worst record in MLB.