Phillies at Rockies - Apr. 4, 2026
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Colorado claimed a LHP off waivers and moved McCade Brown to the 60-day IL.
The Colorado Rockies gave fans a first look at Coors Fields' new two-foot, one-pound hot dog ahead of Friday's home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.
With the Minor League season kicking off, here's where the Rockies’ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start: Ethan Holliday ( MLB Pipeline No. 22 ), SS -- Fresno (Single-A) Zac Veen, OF -- Injured (right knee contusion) Welinton Herrera, LHP -- Albuquerque (Triple-A)
The Rockies have additionally optioned utility-man Ryan Ritter to Triple-A Albuquerque. Ritter started his season 1-for-7 with three strikeouts in a variety of different roles—from starter to pinch runner—and has appeared in all six of the Rockies’ games thus far.
The Colorado Rockies aggressiveness on the bases early in the season is a good sign for the 2026 season.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies face off Saturday at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET..
Philly starter Jesus Luzardo confounded Colorado for 6 2/3 innings, striking out 11 and walking none. He gave up one run in the third on a leadoff single by Troy Johnston, who took second on Luzardo’s wild pitch and then scored on catcher Brett Sullivan’s single to center.
The Colorado Rockies certainly let their fans down in the 10-1 home opening loss.
Brandon Marsh hit the longest homer of his career, Bryce Harper homered for the second straight game, and the Phillies tagged Michael Lorenzen for nine runs on 12 hits.
Hunter Goodman will hang on to this trophy. The Rockies’ catcher accepted his Silver Slugger award Friday moments before the first pitch of Opening Day at Coors Field. Goodman walked out of the dugout after a tribute video with a roar from the sold-out home crowd.
Chase Dollander has an opportunity to showcase his elite ceiling over the next two weeks.