Colorado Rockies News & Updates

August 26, 2026

The Colorado Rockies were 51-81, 5th in the NL West. Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies bested the Washington Nationals 3-1 at Nationals Park.

Rockies Game on August 26

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (62-72)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Tanner Gordon (0-4, 5.75 ERA) vs Matt Waldron (1-2, 7.54 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Rockies.TV, Nationals.TV

Rockies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies bested the Washington Nationals 3-1 at Nationals Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	7	0
	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0

Highlights

• Hunter Goodman went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Rockies Record & Standings

NL West

Colorado Rockies are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -25 run differential.

Rockies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Pitching Leaders

Hot Hitters

Rockies News

MLB.com

Goodman homers in return from IL as Rockies snap losing streak

WASHINGTON -- How the Rockies missed catcher Hunter Goodman. On Tuesday night in his first game back since missing 10 contests with a left shoulder strain, Goodman crushed his 35th home run of the season – a fourth-inning leadoff shot off lefty Andrew Alvarez in a 3-1 victory over the

Mlbtraderumors

Rockies Select Mason Adams, Activate Hunter Goodman

August 25: Colorado officially selected Mason Adams before Tuesday’s game against the Nationals. He’s a candidate to draw the start tonight. Blake Adams was sent back to Triple-A. The Rockies also activated catcher Hunter Goodman from the 10-day IL after a minimum stint. Braxton Fulford was optioned to the minors. August 24: The Rockies are planning […]

Purple Row

Purple Row After Dark: Best Ballpark Bites

I’m sure you’ve seen the in-game ads for the Ballpark Bites Bracket, where one “signature” concession item from each ballpark is being pitted against others from both the Major and Minor Leagues for supremacy. From Coors Field, the Glizzilla is up against the Galactic Glizzy, offered by the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A Astros). Other […]

Purple Row

The Rockies let the dogs out, defeat the Nationals, 3-1

The Washington Nationals had plenty of puppers in attendance at Nationals Park as they welcomed the Colorado Rockies in for Game 2 in a four-game stint. It was, you see, an opportunity to celebrate the Nats mascot, Natty — which is very cool. In keeping with the spirit of the day, fans brought their furry […]

Justbaseball

Colorado Rockies Unveil Bronze Statue of Larry Walker: “I Don’t Deserve That”

DENVER — While it was fitting that the first player statue at Coors Field would go to the first Colorado Rockies player enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Larry Walker is the last person to talk about his legendary career. “I’m way too humble of a person to really just think, ‘Yeah, I deserve […] The post Colorado Rockies Unveil Bronze Statue of Larry Walker: “I Don’t Deserve That” appeared first on Just Baseball.

Mlbtraderumors

Nationals To Recall Luis Perales For MLB Debut

The Nationals are recalling right-hander Luis Perales from Triple-A Rochester, as first reported on X by @saborio30play. Washington optioned righty Jake Bird after tonight’s loss to Colorado. Perales is already on the 40-man roster, so there won’t be any other moves. It’s technically a recall even though it’s Perales’ first big league promotion. The 23-year-old has […]

Rockies Upcoming Schedule

The Colorado Rockies visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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