This Week in Purple: Wake Me Up When September Ends

Colorado Rockies weekend discussion thread for September 7-8, 2024

The weekend is a great time to kick back and reflect. This Week in Purple is the place to catch up on the news from our team at Purple Row. You’ll find links to Rockpiles and other content below as well as a platform for community discussion in the comments.

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We are nearing the end of the 2024 season. The Colorado Rockies are currently in the middle of their last big road trip of the season (they have a three-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers in two weeks) and are 2-2 so far in four games against the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. There have been some highlights, such as Brenton Doyle’s spectacular throw to end last night’s game:

And some lowlights, such as the Rockies being shut out for the 14th time this season against the Braves on Tuesday:

It’s been a tough season, but the end is hear.

Meanwhile, here’s what our writers have been up to this week:

To Read (Rockpiles)

• Monday: Seth Halvorsen’s meteoric rise culminates in stellar big league debut | Evan Lang
• Tuesday: At 66 starts in a row, Toglia is becoming 1B staple | Joelle Milholm
• Wednesday: What could the 2025 starting rotation look like? | Skyler Timmins
• Weekly Pebble Report: The End in Sight | Evan Lang
• Thursday: Colorado’s youth movement in 2024 has been underwhelming. | Kenneth Weber
• Friday: Bradley Blalock adjusts to MLB life with the Colorado Rockies | Renee Dechert

To Read (Other Features)

• What’s in store for the rest of ‘24? | Mac Wilcox

To Listen

• Affected by Altitude: September is Upon Us
• Rooftop Mingle: Albuquerque Isotopes LHP Ryan Rolison

Weekend Discussion Topics

What are your predictions for the final road trip of the season? Sound off below!

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