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Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman sees ‘a lot better vibe’ as club nears halfway point of 2026 season

"There is definitely a different mentality this season," Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman said Tuesday before a game against the Red Sox at Coors Field.

Hunter Goodman (15) of the Colorado Rockies celebrates hitting a home run off of Colin Rea (53) of the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Coors Field in Denver on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Shortstop Cory Dean Carver of Montezuma-Cortez 鈥� 2026 Roy Halladay Award winner 鈥� poses for a portrait outside of Coors Field in Denver on Monday, June 22, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Montezuma-Cortez star shortstop Cory Dean Carver wins the 2026 Roy Halladay Award

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Regis Jesuit players pile on top of closing pitcher Cade Filleman (22) after the final out in their 5-3 win over Arvada West抖阴ap during the second of two class 5A state championship games on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at All-Star Park in Lakewood, Colo. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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Denver Post Colorado Rockies reporter Patrick Saunders asks Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer a question during his media availability before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Coors Field in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Patrick Saunders is hanging it up after 28 years at The Denver Post. A baseball writer looks back with gratitude.

By Patrick Saunders

June 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

When Braves manager Walt Weiss returned to Coors Field in early May, I gave him...

Jalen Brunson (11) of the New York Knicks staves off steal attempts by Christian Braun (0) and Nikola Joki膰 (15) of the Denver Nuggets on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Renck: Asking Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic to take less money like Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is unfair

By Troy Renck

June 19, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

When Jokic broke out as a star in his second season, he did not receive...

Colorado Rockies pticher Ubaldo Jimenez pitching against St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field Thursday, July 8, 2010. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Renck: Rockies had their Paul Skenes in Ubaldo Jimenez. Ex-ace has ideas on how to develop next power pitcher.

By Troy Renck

June 18, 2026 at 5:11 p.m.

"In 50, 100 years from now the next generation will examine how pitching in this...

Colorado Rockies' Cole Carrigg hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Did Rockies’ Cole Carrigg deserve MLB call-up before Charlie Condon, Zac Veen? | Mailbag

By Patrick Saunders

June 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Cole Carrigg plays with a swagger and an edge, and in that regard, he reminds...

Colorado Rockies' TJ Rumfield, right, celebrates with Willi Castro, left, and Hunter Goodman after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

TJ Rumfield’s big homer lifts Rockies to 5-2 win over the Cubs

By Patrick Saunders

June 16, 2026 at 9:28 p.m.

No late-night drama, no gnashing of teeth, no woe is me. Just a solid 5-2...

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) swings at a pitch and misses during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field on June 11, 2026, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Renck: Rockies making progress, but time for Paul DePodesta, Josh Byrnes to flex muscles with trades

By Troy Renck

June 13, 2026 at 5:06 a.m.

Right moves can put the Rockies on the White Sox's trajectory. Rox to Sox? That...

Kyle Karros (12) of the Colorado Rockies slides into home safely as Miguel Amaya (9) of the Chicago Cubs receives a throw during the second inning at Coors Field in Denver on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Rockies’ 2026 offense is better than terrible ’25 team, but there’s a long way to go

By Patrick Saunders

June 12, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

When the Rockies' offense hit rock bottom last season, it had nowhere else to go...

Sean Sullivan #85 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 18, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies shuffle roster for Friday’s game against Athletics

By Patrick Saunders

June 12, 2026 at 8:36 p.m.

The Rockies are dipping into their prospect pool and promoting left-hander Sean Sullivan to hopefully...

Chicago Cubs fans outnumber a lone Colorado Rockies fan as they watch the action from the left field bleachers during the fifth inning at Coors Field in Denver on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How Cubs fans turn Coors Field into Wrigley Field West, much to the displeasure of the Rockies

By Patrick Saunders

June 10, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

Darren Bellin lived in Littleton for the past 26 years, but he's a Cubs fan,...

The Rockies' Hunter Goodman follows the flight of his sacrifice fly that drove in a run off Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill in the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 5, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies’ Hunter Goodman rakes. Here’s why he also wants more stolen bases.

By Bennett Durando

June 7, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.

"I move pretty well for a catcher, and one of the big things we're trying...

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