As the off-season trudges ever onward, we here at Purple Row wanted to try something new (inspired by our friends over at the AZ Snake Pit) with our readers in mind. Therefore, we are kicking off the first annual Purple Row Awards! Here’s how it works:
- For the next several Sundays in our “This Week in Purple” post, we will reveal the award category and provide a few nominations from our staff here on the site.
- If you have a nomination of your own, post it in the comments section. Please include a link to the video if possible from MLB.com’s Film Room.
- On Wednesday, we will post a poll on The Feed for readers to select their winner for the award. The finalists will be determined by rec’s in the comments, and the poll will close on Friday. Make sure to rec your favorites!
- We will reveal our winner on Saturday!
Last week we kicked things off by voting for Best Defensive Play! Our winner—as voted on by our readers—was Cole Carrigg kicking off a spectacular 8-5 double play from center field to Kyle Karros at third base in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field!
This week, the award is for best offensive play in 2026 by a member of the Rockies! So without further ado, allow us to introduce the next award category and staff nominations.
The Purple Row Awards, 2026: Best Offensive Play by a Rockies Player
Who says pitchers can’t hit? Brett Sullivan walks off the Orioles: September 2nd vs Baltimore
Jake the Snake McCarthy wants that purple coat the hard way: June 20th vs Pittsburgh
Who says life ain’t fair? It can be quite grand!: May 7th vs New York Mets
The start of something special: June 9th vs Chicago Cubs
We’re still calling this 471 feet: July 5th vs San Francisco
Stealing home and our hearts: August 16th at San Francisco
While you consider some our nominees, or think about adding your own, here’s what our staff here at Purple Row had to say this week:
To Read: Scaling the Rocks
- Monday: Meet Michael McClellan, the Rockies director of baseball analytics | Renee Dechert
- Tuesday: Star Rookies on Parade | Sam Bradfield
- Wednesday: Rockies are getting ready for business | Skyler Timmins
- Thursday: The multiple ways Jake McCarthy could help the Rockies | Cory Cohen
- Friday: Goodman rumors still simmering on hot stove | Joelle Milholm
- Saturday: Carrigg and Karros turn two at Wrigley | James Riggenbach
To Read: Rockpiles
- Monday: Five things Rockies fans should watch for in the MLB GM meetings | Renee Dechert
- Tuesday: Quartet of Rockies Fall Stars reflect on the ‘honor’ of being selected to represent the organization | Sam Bradfield
- Wednesday: A pair of free agent starters that could mesh with Rockies new pitching coach | Skyler Timmins
- Thursday: Are any of the MLB-bound NPB pitchers fits for the Rockies? | Cory Cohen
- Friday: Rockies proved to be a good community teammate in 2026 | Joelle Milholm
- Saturday: Could the Rockies use a little more right-handed balance? | James Riggenbach
To Read: Ranking the Rockies, 2026
- No. 25: Mickey Moniak | Cory Cohen
- No. 24: Nick Frasso | Cory Cohen
- No. 23: Parker Mushinski | Cory Cohen
- No. 22: Seth Halvorsen | Joelle Milholm
- No. 21: Brett Sullivan | Sam Bradfield
To Read: News
- Rockies prospect news: Jack O’Dowd named Arizona Fall League Breakout Player of the Year | Renee Dechert
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