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Michael Toglia entered this season as one of the top breakout candidates for the Colorado Rockies. Toglia was one of the team’s hitters last season. He began the season in a brutal stretch, but after a stint in the minors, he was a consistent power producer for Colorado.

Colorado Rockies News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 18

Former Bruin Toglia Enduring Rough Start to MLB Campaign

Former UCLA infielder turned Colorado Rockies first baseman, Michael Toglia, has made the Colorado Rockies' opening roster, but has had some troubles as of late.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 17

Dodgers 8, Rockies 7: Toglia’s slam not enough as L.A. sweeps

The Rockies played better, but finished road trip 0-6 At least this was a game. The Rockies took a 1-0 lead before falling behind 7-1 by the end of the first inning after hammering Germán Márquez on Wednesday.

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Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / March 15

Where Rockies hope to see young slugger improve in 2025

It's a shift in approach at the plate that Black is hoping to see more from Toglia and his teammates in 2025.

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Athletics News / Purple Row / March 4

State of the Position, 2025: First base

Can Toglia solidify his place as the Rockies slugging first baseman? First base has been a revolving door every since Todd Helton ended his Hall of Fame career in 2013.

Colorado Rockies News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 1

Former Bruin Raking For Colorado Rockies Ahead of 2025 Season

The Colorado Rockies don't look to have the best outlook heading into the 2025 MLB season. Competing in arguably the hardest division in baseball, the Rockies will need everything to go right.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 18

Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (18 February 2025)

Today involved a wide range of questions and an interview with Michael Toglia. Today, in addition to Bud Black and Michael Toglia, general manager Bill Schmidt took questions from the press.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / February 6

Will Michael Toglia Become the Next Great Rockies’ Slugger?

Those who followed the Colorado Rockies in 2024 noticed more than Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar as All-Stars on the rise. Ryan Feltner emerged a legitimate middle of the rotation starter.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / January 29

Kris Bryant Could Determine How Much Rockies Improve in 2025

As Kris Bryant enters the fourth year of a seven-year, $182 million deal, the Colorado Rockies are simply hoping that he can stay on the field in 2025 and be the productive player they envisioned when the deal was inked before the 2022 campaign.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / January 28

Colorado Rockies Slugger Michael Toglia Showed Signs of Being Elite Late in 2024

Michael Toglia finally seems to have a firm grasp on the Colorado Rockies' starting first base gig, thanks in large part to his impressive showing down the stretch last year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 12

UCLA Alum Continued Climb to Potential in Colorado

The 2024 MLB season was one for UCLA alum Michael Toglia to remember. We got a glimpse of what this young slugger's future in Colorado could hold. Toglia played for UCLA Bruins from 2017 to 2019 and was a promising young star for head coaches at UCLA, but ran into some trouble in his first two seasons with the Rockies in Colorado.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / December 5

Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Michael Toglia

Stellar defense and massive power defined Toglia’s incredible growth in 2024 You’re reading the 2024 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at the season had by every player to play for the Rockies in 2024.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Rockies First Baseman Shows Strong Power Potential

Michael Toglia of the Colorado Rockies displayed plenty of promise in the 2024 season. After mightily struggling in his first two big league stints, Toglia produced near a league average level with the stick slashing .218/.311/.456 (98 wRC+) in his age 25 season.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

Long-Term Answer at First Base Takes Shape for Rockies

After his first full season, Michael Toglia emerged as the Colorado Rockies long-term answer at first base. After failed experiments with Kris Bryant and Elehuris Montero at first base, Toglia took his opportunity and ran with it.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Watch: Dodgers teammate robs Shohei Ohtani of stolen base as he tries for 60th

With Shohei Ohtani having 57 stolen bases heading into Saturday night's game in Denver against the Colorado Rockies, the Japanese sensation looked to have taken another quick step toward reaching 60 stolen bases.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24

MLB home run props for Sept. 24: All systems go on Fernando

We weren't able to cash a home run prop on Monday night, but we're feeling much better about our chances on Tuesday night with MLB returning to a full slate of games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 7

Rockies visit Brewers, take aim at rare third consecutive win

Michael Toglia will aim to continue his power surge on Saturday night when the visiting Colorado Rockies chase a series victory against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / September 6

Michael Toglia's HR propels Rockies past Brewers

Michael Toglia belted a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Ryan Feltner recorded his first win in nearly five months, lifting the visiting Colorado Rockies to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Watch: Giants burned by one of the unluckiest outs of the season

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MLB News / Just Baseball / July 17

2024 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Lawrence Butler, Michael Toglia, Sean Manaea

Playing the waiver wire effectively is crucial to fantasy baseball success throughout the season. Each week of the 2024 campaign, this article will help pinpoint which players are readily available to be picked up in most formats.

Colorado Rockies News / Mile High Sports / July 17

Strike 2: Rockies’ Toglia becoming a poster boy for Major League Baseball

Strike 2: Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia is modern day Major League Baseball. He’s a stat-nerd’s dream. That’s because we’re still living in the MLB age of “swing as hard as you can.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / July 15

Affected by Altitude: Attack of the Big Mongoose

Skyler and Evan discuss the Rockies’ first round pick Charlie Condon, Michael Toglia’s evolution into the Big Mongoose, the return of an old friend, and the upcoming trade deadline.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / July 14

Michael Toglia (3 HRs), Rockies tee off on Mets

Michael Toglia hit three homers Sunday afternoon for the visiting Colorado Rockies, who avoided being swept in a three-game series by beating the New York Mets 8-5 in the first-half finale for both teams.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / April 26, 2024

Rockies First Baseman Must Prove His Worth

Just a few days ago, Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia was demoted to Triple-A. Colorado recalled Hunter Goodman to the 40-man roster. Toglia was in a severely deep slump.

MLB News / Sport Relay / February 24, 2024

Rockies Use Pitching and Speed in Victory over Athletics

MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 24) — A deep Michael Toglia home run to the berm in right field, coupled with a three-run outburst in the eighth inning, led the split-squad Colorado Rockies to a 5–1 victory over the host Oakland Athletics in Cactus League play Saturday afternoon at Hohokam Stadium.