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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Hits first homer of season
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 7:59 PM
Karros went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Karros blasted his first homer of 2026, turning on a Roki Sasaki fastball and sending it 448 feet into the left-field bleachers in the fifth inning. In addition to being his first long ball, it marked the third baseman's first extra-base hit since March 29, when he doubled against the Marlins. With just a .633 OPS through 22 games, Karros will look to build on this performance and find his stride at the plate. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Clubs sixth homer in win
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 7:52 PM
Moniak went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Moniak was a key contributor in Sunday's win, launching a 428-foot homer off Blake Treinen to give the Rockies the lead in the seventh inning. The outfielder is off to a strong start in 2026, slashing .273/.305/.655 with six homers, three doubles, 12 RBI and 10 runs through 16 games. The 27-year-old remains a non-factor against left-handed pitching but has steadily produced against right-handers since joining Colorado in 2025. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Drives in three runs
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 7:43 PM
Julien went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Julien had a standout day at the plate, recording his first three-hit, three-RBI effort of the campaign. Sunday snapped a cold spell, as the 26-year-old had been hitless over his previous six appearances. Julien has regularly operated as the Rockies' leadoff man against right-handed pitching in 2026, slashing .259/.355/.352 with one homer, two doubles, eight RBI, six runs and two stolen bases across 20 contests. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen Lasts five frames in no-decision
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 7:09 PM
Lorenzen did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings against the Dodgers. He struck out three.
Analysis: Lorenzen was serviceable, providing decent length and limiting the Dodgers to three runs, allowing the Rockies' late offensive surge to carry the home team to victory. It's been a tough start to 2026 for the veteran right-hander, who owns a 7.48 ERA and 2.08 WHIP across 21.2 innings (six appearances). His next start is lined up for Friday on the road against the Mets. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 1:36 PM
Doyle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Doyle will receive a breather after going 2-for-9 with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored while starting in the Rockies' past three games. Jake McCarthy will cover center field in Doyle's stead Sunday. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Resting up Sunday
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 1:33 PM
Tovar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Tovar will hit the bench for only the second time in the Rockies' first 22 games. Willi Castro (hand) will return to the starting nine following a three-game absence, filling in for Tovar at shortstop. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Back in lineup at shortstop
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 1:32 PM
Castro (hand) will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Castro will re-enter the starting nine for the first time since Wednesday, after a right hand contusion had limited him to a bench role over the Rockies' previous three contests. The Rockies have deployed Castro primarily at second base this season, but he'll cover shortstop Sunday while Ezequiel Tovar receives the afternoon off. |
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Victor Vodnik Victor Vodnik Holds on for third save
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 10:24 PM
Vodnik picked up the save Saturday against the Dodgers, giving up no runs on two hits and no walks in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Vodnik did make things interesting, allowing the possible tying and go-ahead run to reach base, but he got Kyle Tucker to fly out to wrap up an upset victory. The last-time Rockies figure to be near the bottom of the standings in 2026, but Vodnik appears to be the club's clear-cut closer at this time. Through nine frames, the right-hander has a 2.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 5:4 K:BB while converting three of his four save opportunities. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Keeps Dodgers in check
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 10:15 PM
Feltner took a no-decision Saturday against the Dodgers, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and one walk in 5.2 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Considering the daunting task at hitter-friendly Coors Field, Feltner certainly held his own versus a vaunted Dodgers lineup. Despite giving up three extra-base hits (two home runs), the right-hander worked his longest outing of the campaign so far and fanned a season-high five. Despite the positive showing Saturday, Feltner still doesn't shape up as a recommended fantasy option in his next scheduled start at home versus the Padres while carrying a 6.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB over 18 frames. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Sitting third straight
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 2:46 PM
Castro (hand) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Castro has been held out of action since he was hit on the hand by a pitch during Wednesday's contest. A move to the injured list doesn't seem to be imminent, but it could come into consideration if the 28-year-old isn't cleared to return soon. Edouard Julien will man second base Saturday. |
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Jeff Criswell Jeff Criswell Nearing rehab assignment
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:36 AM
Criswell (elbow) will face live hitters over the weekend and begin a rehab assignment shortly thereafter, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Criswell is recovering from Tommy John surgery and missed the entire 2025 season. Assuming the final steps in his recovery go as planned, Criswell is expected to be activated in late April or early May. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Exiting starting lineup
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 3:05 PM
Goodman is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Goodman started each of the final five games during the Rockies' road trip, so he will receive some well-earned rest as the team returns to Coors Field to begin a homestand. Brett Sullivan will do the catching and bat sixth for Colorado. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Remains out Friday
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 3:02 PM
Castro (hand) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Dodgers.
Analysis: Castro had to be pulled from Wednesday's game in Houston after being hit on the right hand by a pitch and did not play in Thursday's contest. X-rays came back clean and he's day-to-day, though it's unclear whether Castro will be available off the bench Friday. Edouard Julien will handle second base again for the Rockies. |
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Jaden Hill Jaden Hill Scoreless inning in win
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 10:36 AM
Hill recorded a hold Thursday, pitching a scoreless inning and allowing one hit and two walks with a strikeout in a 3-2 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Hill was a steady presence for the Rockies last season after getting called up in late July. The right-hander has already appeared in nine games this season in a higher-leverage role and has only given up one run, way back in his first appearance March 28. He has issued at least one walk in four of his nine outings, however, producing a 7:5 K:BB in 7.2 innings. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Records three hits Thursday
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 6:21 AM
Freeman went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Thursday's win over the Astros.
Analysis: The performance snapped a 0-for-9 stretch for Freeman over his previous three games. While he remains a part-time option in the Rockies' outfield, he's seeing the ball well. In 34 plate appearances since the beginning of April, Freeman is hitting .300 with a .682 OPS. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Smacks homer Thursday
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 6:15 AM
Goodman went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and a strikeout in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Goodman blasted his fifth homer of the season in the top of the fourth inning with a 397-foot blast to left center. The 2025 Silver Slugger is hitting just .217 in 53 plate appearances since the beginning of April but with an .821 OPS, four homers, six RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base. |
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Juan Mejia Juan Mejia Struggles as opener
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 5:52 AM
Mejia didn't factor in the decision Thursday against the Astros, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning.
Analysis: Working as the opener ahead of Chase Dollander, Mejia couldn't even get out of the first inning after allowing RBI singles to Yordan Alvarez and Joey Loperfido. Mejia opened April with three consecutive scoreless outings, but the wheels have fallen off lately as he's allowed five runs across 2.0 innings over his last three appearances. On the season, Mejia's ERA has ballooned to 7.00 with a 2.00 WHIP over eight appearances and nine innings. |
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Chase Dollander Chase Dollander Strong outing Thursday
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 5:47 AM
Dollander (2-1) earned the win in relief Thursday against the Astros after tossing 5.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out nine.
Analysis: Dollander pitched behind opener Juan Mejia, who allowed two runs on three hits across two-thirds of an inning, and he looked dominant in the bulk-relief appearance. The nine punchouts were a season high for Dollander, who hadn't struck out more than six in any of his previous three multi-inning appearances. Through five outings in 2026, Dollander owns an impressive 23:6 K:BB, as well as a 3.32 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, in 19 innings. |
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Victor Vodnik Victor Vodnik Nabs second save of season
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 5:31 AM
Vodnik secured his second save of the season Thursday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning against the Astros and allowing one walk with zero hits or strikeouts.
Analysis: The right-hander has converted his last two save chances, but perhaps more importantly, he's now on a roll of six straight outings in which he hasn't allowed an earned run. Vodnik isn't overpowering hitters, as he owns a 4:4 K:BB in 7.0 innings during his scoreless streak, but he's getting the job done. Should he stumble in the closing role, Jimmy Herget or Jaden Hill could be the next men up in the ninth inning. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Out of lineup Thursday
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 3:46 PM
Castro (hand) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Houston.
Analysis: Castro had to be removed from Wednesday's contest after being hit on the right hand by a pitch, though X-rays came back negative. It's possible Castro wouldn't have been in the lineup Thursday, anyway, as his playing time has trended downward over the past week. Consider him day-to-day for now. Edouard Julien will cover second base and bat leadoff for the Rockies. |
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