Joelle Milholm
@joellemilholm.bsky.social
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.
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...
WPBL Takes Adaptability to the Next Level
Shohei Ohtani's incredible versatility is the standard in the WPBL.
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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-...
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.
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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...
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.
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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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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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