• The first (and as of 2024, only)
no-hitter at Coors Field was thrown by
Hideo Nomo of the
Los Angeles Dodgers on September 17, 1996. • On May 11, 1996,
Al Leiter threw the first no-hitter in Florida Marlins history at the expense of the Rockies. The Marlins beat the Rockies by a score of 11–0 in Miami.
Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Detailed records Notable transactions • June 4, 1996:
Shawn Chacón was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 3rd round of the 1996 amateur draft. Player signed June 18, 1996. • July 30, 1996: Eric Anthony was purchased by the Colorado Rockies from the Cincinnati Reds. • August 21, 1996: Steve Decker was purchased by the Colorado Rockies from the San Francisco Giants. • August 31, 1996: Marvin Freeman was selected off waivers by the Chicago White Sox from the Colorado Rockies.
Major League debuts • Batters: •
Angel Echevarria (Jul 15) •
Neifi Pérez (Aug 31) •
Alan Cockrell (Sep 7) •
Terry Jones (Sep 9) • Pitchers: •
Mike Farmer (May 4) •
Garvin Alston (Jun 6) •
Ryan Hawblitzel (Jun 9) •
Jamey Wright (Jul 3) •
John Burke (Aug 13) •
Robbie Beckett (Sep 12)
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