Scaling the Rocks: The Rockies-Virginia Tech connection

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 2: Manager Warren Schaeffer #4 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates after a 6-5 win against the Baltimore Orioles at Coors Field on September 2, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images Good morning, Purple Row! Here’s what’s going on with

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Broadway, Virginia Tech grad had a Rocky Mountain summer with the Rockies | Augusta Free Press

The Augusta Free Press, a small news outlet in Virginia, highlights the strong Virginia Tech connection with the Colorado Rockies. Manager Warren Schaeffer and first baseman TJ Rumfield both played there. This is great because it also highlights Schaeffer’s wife, Callie, who

played softball at Virginia Tech. It’s worth the quick read and seeing a lovely picture of the Schaeffers.

Hunter Goodman named Silver Slugger finalist | Purple Row

Hunter Goodman is in the running to repeat as a Silver Slugger winner. Goodman, the Rockies All-Star catcher, hit a career-high 41 homers in 2026 and is going head-to-head against Arizona’s Gabriel Moreno. Moreno won the NL batting title at .311. The winner will be announced on Nov. 17.

Jack O’Dowd, son of former Rockies GM, shines in Arizona Fall League | Denver Gazette ($)

Several Rockies prospects are turning heads in the Arizona Fall League. Jack O’Dowd, debuted with the Low-A Fresno in 2026 before being promoted to High-A Spokane. Kevin Henry has great quotes from O’Dowd and Chris Forbes, Colorado’s senior director of player development.

Around MLB

Finalists for Silver Sluggers announced | MLB.com

Hunter Goodman is just one of many players named as nominees for the best hitters for their positions in the American and National Leagues. The list has MVP candidates to lesser-known youngsters. The winners are voted on by MLB coaches and managers, who are not allowed to vote for players on their own teams.

Best of MLB playoffs: Moments, games that defined October | ESPN.com

ESPN reporters like Jeff Passan, Buster Olney and more break down their picks for the defining moment of the postseason, best game, best series and lasting takeaway. Sometimes they agree, sometimes they don’t. Passan’s top takeaway is very interesting and very related to the Rockies.