The Colorado Rockies have entered the history books — but not in the way any team would hope. After dropping their 55th game of the season on Saturday, the Rockies now own the worst 70-game start in modern MLB history, surpassing a mark that dates back to the 1899 Cleveland Spiders.
With a record of 15–55, Colorado has now edged closer to an unwanted milestone: becoming one of the worst teams in MLB history.
“It’s tough, obviously,” said Rockies manager Bud Black. “We’re searching for answers, but nothing’s sticking.”
📉 From Struggles to Rock Bottom
Saturday’s 11–5 loss to the Pirates only added insult to injury. Colorado gave up six runs in the first three innings and never recovered, continuing a brutal stretch that has seen the team go 3–22 in their last 25 games.
The Rockies’ pitching has been a disaster — ranking dead last in ERA (6.01) — and the offense hasn’t fared much better, sitting in the bottom third in nearly every major statistical category.
🧠 How Bad Is It?
To put this in perspective, the 1899 Cleveland Spiders, widely regarded as the worst team in MLB history, finished 20–134. That team disbanded after just one season. Colorado’s current trajectory puts them on pace for 34 wins — the lowest total since the 1899 disaster.
Rockies Record After 70 Games:
- Wins: 15
- Losses: 55
- Winning Percentage: .214
- Run Differential: –143
🏟️ What Went Wrong?
Despite entering 2025 with low expectations, few could have predicted this level of collapse. The Rockies failed to add key talent during the offseason and leaned heavily on unproven young players. Injuries, inconsistency, and a lack of identity have plagued them from day one.
Veterans like Kris Bryant and Charlie Blackmon have underperformed, while the team’s pitching staff has offered no relief.
“We’re not executing, plain and simple,” said shortstop Ezequiel Tovar. “It’s on all of us.”
🔍 Is There Any Hope?
While fans are already looking toward the draft, there are a few glimmers of promise. Prospects like Adael Amador and Yanquiel Fernandez have impressed in Triple-A and could offer midseason spark. Still, unless something drastically changes, the Rockies are staring down a historically dreadful season.
📅 What’s Next?
Colorado continues its series against the Pirates on Sunday, hoping to at least slow the bleeding. But with a daunting schedule ahead — including matchups with the Dodgers and Braves — things may get worse before they get better.