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Joelle Milholm

@joellemilholm.bsky.social

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Sports fan and baseball writer, lover of books, and advocate for human rights who believes in women’s equality, LGBTQ rights, no humans are illegal, democracy is awesome, and in the power of education. Find my work at Purple Row.

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Colorado Rockies have a lot of staff working behind the scenes. ACL pitching and rehab coach Owen Cuffe is a great example www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: A ‘Swiss Army knife,’ Owen Cuffe plays critical role for ACL Rockies

Cuffe just finished his first season as the Arizona Complex League pitching a rehab coach for Colorado

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The ABS has been awesome this season. The Rockies have mixed results in using it effectively. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: The puzzling paradox of the Rockies and ABS

Colorado is great at challenging behind the plate, not so much for hitters

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Final article of my WPBL series for Kick the Concrete. These women can do it all. If you need some inspiration, this is a good one www.kicktheconcrete.com/post/wpbl-ad...

kicktheconcrete.com

WPBL Takes Adaptability to the Next Level

Shohei Ohtani's incredible versatility is the standard in the WPBL.

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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WPBL players share stories behind their walkup songs

YouTube video by Kick The Concrete

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

With Women’s Pro Baseball League playoffs in full swing, here’s a look at the culture that’s being created in the league’s first season - complete with playlists of each team’s walk-up songs: www.kicktheconcrete.com/post/a-vibe-...

kicktheconcrete.com

A Vibe of Their Own: With dynamic players, the WPBL is establishing its culture in inaugural season

Walkup songs, eye black and home run celebrations all create camaraderie and identity.

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

With the WPBL having just wrapped its inaugural season, and as playoffs start Wednesday. Here’s a look at how we got here www.kicktheconcrete.com/post/history...

kicktheconcrete.com

Girls play ball: A brief history of women’s baseball that blazed the trail for the inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League

The WPBL is a major chapter in the rich history of women's baseball.

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

August was not very friendly to the Rockies. They kinda forgot how to hit with runners on base. Hopefully September gets better. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Rockies RISP production tanked in August

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, September 4, 2026

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Women’s Professional Baseball League is entering the last week of the regular season. Here’s a snapshot of what it’s like www.sbnation.com/mlb/24481380...

‘This is home’: The lights shine bright in the inaugural WPBL season

Four teams are making the most of their chance at history in Springfield, Ill.

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Reporting live from my own Field of Dreams and covering a few Women’s Pro Baseball games in Springfield, Illinois, here’s a follow-up on former Rockie Eric Young Sr. Stay tuned for more WPBL features. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Eric Young reflects on his WPBL managing experience

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, August 28, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New fielding stat for first basemen! Fun to see how it works www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: A look into a new 1B receiving stat and how TJ Rumfield measures up

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, August 21, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The Colorado Rockies have a new nutrition expert in the clubhouse and she has a great story and approach to her job. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Lessons in organic chemistry: Meet Rockies performance dietitian Sam Hawkins

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, August 14, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

If you haven’t had a chance to watch a WPBL game on ESPN/ESPN+ yet, you should. This is fun baseball. Plus, EY is managing. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Former Rockie Eric Young making history as first-time manager in WPBL

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, August 7, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This indecision’s bugging me. As we wait for Rockies trades that may or may not come, here’s my Clash-inspired trade speculation. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: With trade deadline looming, which Rockies should stay and who should go?

Colorado Rockies News and Links for Friday, July 31, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Rockies CF Brenton Doyle is working his way back from injuries that sidelined him for 2 months. Now that he’s close to being back, the Rockies are going to be faced with some tough decisions. www.purplerow.com/rockies-inju...

What should the Rockies do with Brenton Doyle?

The two-time Gold Glove CF is currently rehabbing in Triple-A Albuquerque

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Will the Rockies pull out of the current slump or will the remaining schedule be too much? www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Will the Rockies avoid 100 losses?

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, July 24, 2026

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Hunter Goodman is a damn good baseball player. He’s the best behind the plate in the league right now, especially when it comes to power. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: Second Base

Back-to-back All-Star Goodman has shined bright so far in 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

It was a low bar, but the Rockies are doing better at 2B this year. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Mid-Season State of the Position, 2026: Second Base

Willi Castro and Edouard Julien have filled in nicely

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

When summer heated up, so did the Rockies. It’s been fun to watch. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Rockies red-hot offense surging since June 1

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, July 10, 2026

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Rockies fight until the end, but an error and not taking advantage of scoring opportunities earlier in the game cost them. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Rockies comeback falls short in 8-7 extra-innings loss to Dodgers

Rockies rally from 6-1 deficit in an exciting, and then heartbreaking loss

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Rockies need the 2024 Ezequiel Tovar to return. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Who is the real Ezequiel Tovar?

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, July 3, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Denver is lucky to have the Westword and Patricia Calhoun starting and running it for 50 years. One bad ass journalist! www.westword.com/opinion/the-...

The long goodbye: Westword editor Patricia Calhoun enters the next era

Denver's alt-weekly editor moves on from the role after nearly 50 years, but will remain as editor emeritus. She was honored by Denver City Council at the end of June.

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The Rockies are more fun this year. Since June 9, and hopefully for years to come, Cole Carrigg is a big reason why. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Could Cole Carrigg be the clutch player the Rockies have been waiting for?

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, June 26, 2026

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Such a great tribute

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Rockies win a wild one with a crazy stretch of eight straight hits to end the game with a walk-off! www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Stairway to Heaven indeed as Jake McCarthy hits walk-off triple to best Boston 3-2

Rockies over come deflating 8th inning with remarkable 3-run, 9th-inning rally

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

As the players cycle in and out as the Rockies try to build a foundation for the future, Brett Sullivan has been a great addition. The pitching is just a bonus. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Brett Sullivan and the Tao of the pitching catcher

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, June 19, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Brutal game. Should have been a win, but bullpen walked it away … www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Bullpen blows Cole Carrigg’s big night as Cubs rally for 5-4 win over Rockies

The bullpen issued 8 walks to erase Colorado’s late 4-2 lead

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Baby steps. The Rockies in 2026 are all about improving one baby step at a time. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Are the Rockies breaking out of their offensive drought at home?

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, June 12, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The attendance is down at Coors Field again this year. It could change, but the Rockies might be on a downward trajectory until they win more. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

An early glimpse at Rockies 2026 attendance

The Rockies currently rank No. 18 in attendance this season

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

So grateful for the Troy Johnston acquisition. He could break some bad streaks for the Rockies if he can keep on hitting. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Troy Johnston’s .320 batting average is significant for Rockies

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, June 5, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

One of the strangest games I’ve ever watched. At least it ended with a win! www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Rockies 9, Angels 8: Wild ride propels Rockies to comeback win

Rockies overcome 4 errors and blown save to rally for road victory

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The Rockies are struggling in the pitching department. Between injuries and struggling veterans, they need more pitchers to step up. Zach Agnos and the joy he brings to the clubhouse might be that guy. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Zach of all trades: Agnos pitches when and where needed for Rockies

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, May 29, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

An heartbreaker in L.A. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Dodgers 5, Rockies 3: Another late lead bites the dust

Rockies squander late 3-1 lead, drop 3rd in a row

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Rockies have been hit with the injury bug lately. Here’s a look into how the athletic training staff works to prevent, manage, and rehab players going through the MLB grind www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Inside the never-ending job of the Rockies athletic training staff

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, May 22, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

With Ryan Feltner still on the IL and Chase Dollander’s status still unknown, the Rockies rotation is facing big obstacles. Michael Lorenzen’s struggles aren’t helping. Is he do for a breakout? www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Is Michael Lorenzen’s 2026 unlucky so far or a sign of trouble for Rockies?

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, May 15, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Such a great series! Great reporting @sammieb27.bsky.social and @reneedechert.com

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Chase Dollander will get the start for the Rockies today. It’s such a better plan than starting with a bullpen arm. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Opener rightly Chased from Rockies repertoire

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, May 8, 2026

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Rockies almost put up a winning record in April. Hopefully, they’re building up to that on May. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: This April wasn’t the cruelest month for Rockies

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, May 1, 2026

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

No Rockies again today. As they prepare for a series against the Reds, here’s a look at how Colorado’s new leadoff hitter is fitting in nicely www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Edouard Julien emerging as quality leadoff hitter for Rockies

The first-year Rockie is proving he can put together quality at-bats

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Thursday’s loss was brutal, but the series also highlighted that Mickey Moniak and Hunter Goodman are starting the season with a bang, proving their breakout seasons in 2025 were no fluke. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: So far, Mickey really is fine and Hunter really is good

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, April 24, 2026

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The Dodgers series was fun until it wasn’t. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Dodgers 12, Rockies 3: The Tragedy of Errors

Mental mistakes and 3 fielding errors result in a rough night at Coors Field

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Amazing article from Lillian Fuglei @ccmlocalnews.bsky.social about the importance of education and the value of non-profits like the Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE). www.littletonindependent.net/news/article...

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Center for Work Education and Employment celebrates GED graduation

On a sunny spring Friday, the front lawn of The Osage Building was covered in rows of chairs, pointed to a balloon arch. Families filled the seats as Pomp and

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Rockies have just what they are looking for: www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Tanner Gordon deserves to be in Rockies rotation

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, April 17, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

No Rockies today, but remember what it was like last April? It was soooooo bad. This season is already better: www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Colorado Rockies News: 8 numbers that show the Rockies are better in 2026

On the mound, at the plate and on the basepaths, the Rockies are off to a much better start this season.

Reposted by Joelle Milholm

Purple Row @purplerow.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

There’s news: www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Colorado Rockies add new minority owners Greg and Carrie Penner

The move marks another significant change for the Rockies.

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Tomoyuki Sugano will make his third start for the Rockies today. His tenure in purple has gone well so far. www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

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Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Rockies win! www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Rockies 9, Astros 7: Juan Mejia, 8-run fifth hold off Houston

Rockies put up biggest inning since 2018 in victory on Monday night

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

It’s Opening Day in Denver! Go Rockies! www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Purple Row’s Guide to Rockies Opening Day 2026

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, April 3, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Happy Opening Day! www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Opening Day Rockpile: Young Rockies reflect on making their 1st Opening Day rosters

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, March 27, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

An exclusive interview with Rockies director of performance science Brandon Stone, who will be a huge part of the Rockies use of biomechanics and analytics as the organization joins the 21st century: www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

Friday Rockpile: Stone Science: Behind the scenes with the Rockies manager of performance science

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, March 20, 2026

Joelle Milholm @joellemilholm.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Snapshot of how the Rockies are looking at 2nd Base heading into the season: www.purplerow.com/colorado-roc...

State of the Position, 2026: Second Base

The depth and versatility on the roster should make the Rockies better at the plate, on the field, and on the bases this season