Colorado Rockies Face Historic Struggles Amid Losing Streak

DENVER, Colorado — The Colorado Rockies are struggling to overcome a disastrous start to their 2025 season. As of Saturday night, they are on a seven-game losing streak and hold a record of just 6-32, placing them 19.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.

General manager Bill Schmidt, who has been with the franchise for over 25 years, expressed his concerns about the team’s lack of offensive power, ineffective pitching, and poor defense. Despite the dire situation, he believes the Rockies can still turn their season around. “I know we are better than we have played, but we are not good right now,” Schmidt said. “We have to battle through it and get to the other side.”

With several key injuries affecting the roster, including new addition Thairo Estrada and Gold Glove shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, the Rockies have struggled on defense. They have the worst fielding percentage in Major League Baseball and have committed 34 errors this season. Schmidt indicated that such injuries have significantly impacted team morale and performance.

As the Rockies face the possibility of a seventh consecutive losing season, Schmidt stood by manager Bud Black, emphasizing the team’s effort and resilience. “I think our guys are still playing hard. We are all frustrated,” he said. The Rockies have recorded offensive statistics trouble this year, ranking last in multiple categories, including total runs and batting average.

Pitcher Kyle Freeland, a Denver native, reflected on the ongoing struggle, acknowledging the uphill battle ahead. “It’s how we respond to adversity that will define us,” Freeland said. “We owe it to our fans to keep trying to improve.”

Meanwhile, designated hitter Kris Bryant returned from a procedure on his back but has no clear timeline for returning to the field. The team is hoping this treatment will relieve the pain that has limited his play to just 11 games this season. “For me, it’s just taking it one day at a time,” he said.

The Rockies’ situation has drawn historical comparisons to some of the worst starts in baseball history. Should their struggles continue, they could match the infamous records of other poorly performing teams. As the season unfolds, fan sentiment remains a mix of frustration and support, with attendance still relatively stable at Coors Field.