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How a Rockies’ quartet signals Paul DePodesta’s long-term lineup-building strategy

On Saturday, in the Rockies' first win of the second half of the season, a sizzling second-inning stretch encapsulated what the club's first-year front office hopes the Colorado offense can be.

Jake McCarthy #31 of the Colorado Rockies bunts for a run-scoring single in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field on July 18, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies' TJ Rumfield gestures as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies rout Reds, TJ Rumfield shows why he deserves more credit in NL Rookie of the Year race

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DENVER, COLORADO - JULY 17: Gabriel Hughes #43 of the Colorado Rockies pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field on July 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Rockies need Gabriel Hughes to emerge in rotation to help address dearth of homegrown starters

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From left, Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (7), center fielder Cole Carrigg (16), and second baseman Willi Castro (3) celebrate after the Colorado Rockies beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 at Coors Field on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

‘Fearless’ Rockies rookie Cole Carrigg sparks comeback win over Red Sox

By Patrick Saunders

June 24, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

Colorado won its eighth series of the season. During last year's 119-loss fiasco, the Rockies...

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)

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

By Patrick Saunders

June 23, 2026 at 6:53 p.m.

"There is definitely a different mentality this season," Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman said Tuesday before...

Colorado Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes, left, confers wth manager Warren Schaeffer as players warm up before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies GM Josh Byrnes weighs in on trades, outfield depth and need for pitching

By Patrick Saunders

June 23, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

Possibilities and consequences are brewing in the Rockies' outfield, and general manager Josh Byrnes must...

Colorado Rockies' TJ Rumfield, right, follows the flight of his three-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dennis Santana in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies’ TJ Rumfield, legit NL rookie-of-the-year candidate, hits three-run homer in loss to Pirates

By Patrick Saunders

June 21, 2026 at 6:46 p.m.

The 26-year-old Rumfield, who's displayed remarkable patience and plate discipline for a rookie, waited on...

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...

Colorado Rockies' Jake McCarthy, left, makes the turn as third base coach Andy Gonz谩lez, right, directs him to home plate to notch an inside-the-park home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Bizarre ending gives Rockies’ 2-1 win over Pirates and ace Paul Skenes

By Patrick Saunders

June 20, 2026 at 11:26 p.m.

A lively Saturday night crowd of 40,380 showed up at Coors Field. They witnessed a...

Colorado Rockies' Cole Carrigg (16), right, is greeted by Colorado Rockies' Troy Johnston (20), left, and Colorado Rockies' Kyle Karros (12) after hitting 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)

Rockies Cole Carrigg and Kyle Karros thriving, thanks to their buddy system

By Patrick Saunders

June 19, 2026 at 8:36 p.m.

The Ying-and-Yang Buddies are lighting it up for the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies designated hitter Sterlin Thompson (30) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Sterlin Thompson hits first two career homers, but Cubs’ seven-run second sinks Rockies

By Patrick Saunders

June 17, 2026 at 9:20 p.m.

Seven deadly runs on seven deadly hits in the second inning sank the Rockies and...

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' Willi Castro hits a two run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Rockies hit jackpot in Vegas, scoring franchise record 23 runs in rout of A’s

By Patrick Saunders

June 14, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

With temperatures reaching 105 degrees, the wind blowing out, and a high desert sky making...

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