Colorado Rockies Make History For All the Wrong Reasons

When your team makes headlines for being “first” at something in Major League Baseball, you’re usually hoping it’s something positive. Unfortunately for the Colorado Rockies and their long-suffering fanbase, that’s not the case this season.

The Rockies have officially become the first team mathematically eliminated from playoff contention in 2025, and honestly, it is about as surprising as finding out that altitude affects baseballs at Coors Field. This milestone caps off what can only be described as a season that would make a dumpster fire jealous of all the attention.

Another Day, Another Unwanted Record

Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for the Colorado Rockies, they found a way to dig deeper into the basement of professional baseball. After being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, yes, the Pirates, in a series where they were outscored 18-1, the team’s 37-94 record speaks louder than any press conference ever could.

The math is brutal and unforgiving. Even if the Colorado Rockies somehow channeled their inner miracle workers and won every remaining game on their schedule, they still wouldn’t reach 70 wins. That’s not just bad; that’s historically catastrophic territory that makes you wonder if someone put a curse on the entire franchise.

What really stings is watching this unfold in the National League West, arguably the toughest division in baseball. When you’re sharing a division with powerhouses like the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, being this bad doesn’t just hurt. It is downright embarrassing.

The Pitching Staff: A Comedy Of Errors

If there is one area where the Colorado Rockies have achieved consistency this season, it is in their ability to make opposing hitters feel like they’re in batting practice. The pitching staff has been about as reliable as a chocolate teapot, ranking among the worst in virtually every meaningful statistical category.

The starting rotation looks like it was assembled by throwing darts at a board blindfolded, and the bullpen? Well, let’s just say they’ve redefined what it means to blow a lead. Injuries have certainly played a role, but when your entire pitching philosophy seems to be “throw strikes and hope for the best,” you are going to have problems that go far beyond who’s on the injured list.

Finding Light In the Darkness

Despite this absolute train wreck of a season, there are actually some reasons for Colorado Rockies fans to maintain a shred of optimism about the future. Hunter Goodman has emerged as a legitimate bright spot, showing the kind of offensive production that makes you believe there might be hope on the horizon.

The Colorado Rockies have also been giving opportunities to young prospects like McCade Brown, who made his MLB debut by skipping Triple-A entirely. Sure, his first outing wasn’t exactly Cy Young material, but getting these kids valuable big league experience might pay dividends down the road.

Charlie Condon is tearing up Double-A pitching like it is made of tissue paper, Kyle Karros could be the third baseman of the future, and Cole Carrigg is stealing bases like he has somewhere important to be. Then there’s Ethan Holliday, the crown jewel of their 2025 draft class, who has scouts practically drooling over his potential.

The Road Ahead: Damage Control Mode

At this point, the Colorado Rockies are not playing for anything meaningful except pride and avoiding complete historical humiliation. With each game remaining on the schedule, they have a chance to show their fans that they haven’t completely given up on the season.

The front office needs to use these final weeks to evaluate what they have and what they desperately need to change. This isn’t just about tweaking around the edges. This is about fundamental organizational changes that address everything from player development to major league roster construction.

The Monfort family, who owns the team, faces a monumental task in rebuilding credibility with a fanbase that has watched their beloved Colorado Rockies become the punchline of every baseball joke. Fans deserve better than being the first team eliminated from playoff contention, and it’s going to take more than hollow promises to win back their trust. This season will be remembered as one of the darkest chapters in franchise history, but sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can start climbing back up.