<!–>
With a loss on Tuesday night, the Rockies’ record now stands at 7-35. Reaching that 35th defeat after 42 games puts the Rockies in historic territory, as they’re the fastest-ever to 35 losses in a season. The previous quickest to get there was the 1904 Washington Senators, who lost their 35th 45 games in, after they had already won their eighth contest of an excruciatingly long season.
If the Rockies don’t turn things around in a hurry, you’re going to be hearing a lot about the 1904 Senators for the next couple of months. That’s because the Senators, with a brief interruption, are one of the standard-bearers for “worst record through X” games, starting with the 43rd of the season up to the 91st, at which point a different team well over a century old becomes the stick against which awfulness is measured. The Rockies’ season is going so poorly that the previous statement might not even be true anymore by the time you read this, since the ‘04 Senators were 8-33-2 through 43 games — yes, their catastrophe of a season happened so long ago that ties were still a thing at that point. The Rockies are two losses ahead of that pace even before we find out if Wednesday’s game will result in yet another L or a rare Colorado win.
Which means that the Rockies, regardless of Wednesday night’s outcome, are already the holders of the worst record through 43 games, despite not even playing 43 yet. And if they fail to win no. 43, they’ll also have locked down the worst record through 44 before they even get to that game on the schedule.
Now, all is not lost for Colorado. Before the 1904 Senators come up again and again as the worst team through X games, it’s the 1988 Baltimore Orioles who are repeatedly referenced in the same space. In fact, the Rockies share the worst record through 41 games with them, at 7-34, as well as a few other progress (for lack of a better word) markers through this point of the season.
ADVERTISEMENT
–>
But it’s the ‘88 Orioles who make up the vast majority of the list from 14 games into the season through 41, owing to their 0-21 start. (To put that into perspective, the Orioles were the only team to start a season 0-14 at the time that they managed the feat, and then they pushed that to 0-21.) Somehow, a team that began the season 0-21 finished it 54-107: that’s not a record to be proud of by any means, but considering that 41 games in they were the worst team in history to that point and on pace for a 28-134 record, the O’s had to be happy with where they ended up instead.
Finishing with 107 losses probably sounds amazing to everyone in the Rockies organization at this point, but one thing the Orioles had in 1988 were a mix of promising younger players and productive veterans, the latter of whom saw their seasons recover. Hall of Famer Eddie Murray, then 32, finished the year batting .284/.361/.474, good for a 136 OPS+. Fred Lynn, then 36, wrapped at .252/.312/.482 for a 122 OPS+. Mickey Tettleton (27) hit .261/.330/.424, Joe Orsulak (26) added a 113 OPS+, and another Cooperstown inductee, Cal Ripken Jr., wrapped his age-27 season — one in which he was the Orioles’ All-Star representative — with a line of .264/.372/.431.
The rotation was a disaster, especially after the one average pitcher on the staff, Mike Boddicker, was flipped in a midseason deal. But that trade brought back Brady Anderson and Curt Schilling. Neither of whom were ready for the majors at that point, but Anderson ended up sticking in Baltimore for 14 years, most of them real good ones, and Schilling ended up with a borderline Hall of Fame career. Of course, none of the good parts of that career happened in Baltimore unless they were in a different teams’ uniform. Still!
The Rockies don’t have any of that. Veteran Kris Bryant is suffering from back problems that have mostly kept him off of the field in 2025, but his bat has been gone for a couple of years now, too. There’s a Tettleton equivalent in backstop Hunter Goodman, who is hitting .299/.354/.497 in what appears to be a breakout campaign, and Jordan Beck (.264/.325/.528) has started strong, but this lineup doesn’t have the depth of the 1988 Orioles, a team that is likely one of the 50 worst in the history of baseball after adjusting for era, strength of competition, and more. And their pitching is at least as bad as that Baltimore squad’s, too.
It doesn’t help that it’s not like the Rockies being terrible is a surprise. This is a continuation of the status quo. The 2021 team went 74-87, which probably did not feel at the time like it was going to be as good as things got for a while. The ‘22 squad lost 94 games. The 2023 team lost 103, and 2024’s “improved” to 101 defeats. Dating back to the start of 2023, the Rockies are just 127-239. A bounce back, like some members of the ‘88 Orioles experienced, isn’t necessarily something that can be relied on here, as there isn’t anything to bounce back to that looks meaningfully different from where they are.
The 1904 Senators — known as the Minnesota Twins from 1961 to the present — didn’t start quite as poorly as those 1988 Orioles, but they made up for it later on. They would finish the season 38-113-6, in dead last in the majors with 14 fewer wins than the next-worst Philadelphia Phillies, and 13 more losses than the only other club to hit the century mark. They played just 41 games against teams with a worse than .500 record and went a modest 18-23 in those games, in part because there were just eight clubs in the AL at that time, and most of them spent their season beating up on the Senators. Which helped them to a record well over .500 in the first place: in those games against teams that ended up over .500, the Senators were just 20-90 for the year.
The Senators had two players produce above-average seasons at the plate: first baseman Jake Stahl (118 OPS+) and outfielder Frank Huelsman (112 OPS+). The team, as a whole, produced a line of .227/.275/.288 — remember, this was the Dead Ball era, but the ball seemed even deader for Washington’s hitters — and an OPS+ of 79. The pitching was even worse, with no starter even coming close to being considered average, never mind above it, and the staff as a whole producing an ERA+ of 74.
They began their season 0-10 in April, and with one exception were actually more like a standard 100-loss team for the rest of the year, but that exception was a 4-19 June with a .174 winning percentage: in combination with the win-less April, the Senators never really had a chance, and they’d finish with what is now the fourth-worst winning percentage (.252) in modern MLB history (1901 and onward), as well as the eighth-most losses ever, despite playing in a shorter season of 154 games.
The Rockies, by the way, currently have a team OPS+ of 72, and team ERA+ of 84. A bit worse on offense than the ‘04 Senators, but a bit better on the mound. Not exactly a comfort.
This is looking far-forward, but the next teams up on the list of history that the Rockies would love to stop chasing any time now are the 1932 Red Sox — they briefly interrupt the Senators’ run of anti-dominance with the worst records ever for a team through 60 and 61 games — and then it’s the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics from there on out, until a very recent addition to the list, the 2024 White Sox, arrive on the scene 140 games in, when they were 31-109. The ‘32 Sox would lose 111 games and finish with the 12th-worst winning percentage ever — a 117-loss pace in a 162-game season — while the 1916 Athletics actually did lose 117 games, despite playing just 154 of them, but are better known for holding the worst winning percentage in history at .235.
The 2025 Rockies, 42 games in, have a winning percentage of .167. It bears repeating: the Rockies need to turn things around, and in a hurry, if the wrong kind of history is to be averted.
Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
<!–>
recommended
Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
–>
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
2025 NFL schedule: Chiefs, Commanders, Cowboys among league leaders in standalone games
The three NFL teams that got the most standalone games are a curious mix.The league leaders, at eight standalone games each (barring games being flexed): Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL's current dynasty, Washington Commanders coming off a breakthrough season with exciting young star Jayden Daniels, and the Dallas Cowboys, the league's biggest brand. A 7-10 Cowboys season didn't dissuade the league from putting it on prime time and other exclusive windows.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOne proven contender, one potential contender, and a team whose popularity doesn't wane despite its record.When the NFL puts together its regular season schedule, which was released Wednesday evening, an easy way to gauge which teams the league considers its most popular draws is by looking at standalone games: prime time games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, international games, holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas and a late-season Saturday doubleheader […]
WATCH: Red Sox make unbelievable catch as two outfielders combine to rob home run vs. Tigers
Getty Images The Boston Red Sox have one of the best defensive outfields in baseball, and they showed off their hands team Wednesday night. Right fielder Wilyer Abreu and center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela combined to take a home run away from Detroit Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter in the seventh inning at Comerica Park (GameTracker).Here's the play. It's the baseball equivalent of a tip drill:The Tigers had the play reviewed just to make sure the ball didn't go over the wall and bounce back into the field of play. It did go over the wall, for sure, but it deflected off Abreu's glove and went right to Rafaela. That's your garden variety 9-8 putout. You don't see too many of those each year.Boston entered play Wednesday ranked fourth among all teams with plus-10 defensive runs saved from their outfield. It's not […]
Danilo Lavieri crava meio-campista “necessário” na convocação de Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti sob o comando do Real Madrid (Redes sociais Carlo Ancelotti) Em programa esportivo “News Esporte”, do Portal UOL, Danilo Lavieri analisou a futura convocação de Carlo Ancelotti com a seleção brasileira. Após algumas especulações, é possível que o treinador italiano opte por escolher jogadores que vivem grandes momentos no futebol europeu. Assim, cravou que o volante Casemiro é um possível retorno necessário para a amarelinha. Casemiro de volta à seleção brasileira? Durante o debate, os comentaristas esportivos relembraram que Ancelotti e Casemiro já trabalharam juntos no Real Madrid. O volante foi um dos grandes nomes da última geração do Brasil. Após algumas temporadas em baixa, o jogador do Manchester United tem chances de convocação. Lavieri acredita que o talento do meio-campista é completamente “necessário” para o elenco atual. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE Danilo Lavieri explicou: “O dia a dia do […]
2025 NFL schedule release: All 32 hype videos in one place
<!--> The 2025 NFL schedule was released on Wednesday, which means every team in the league put their most creative minds together to release a big-budget schedule release video for their fans. Well, every team except one. The New York Jets opted against producing a schedule release video, instead posting a standard schedule graphic. Every other team went all out with their schedule release videos, which ranged from cinematic to absurd.Here are all the schedule release videos from Wednesday in one place:Buffalo BillsMiami DolphinsADVERTISEMENT -->New York JetsNew England PatriotsCincinnati BengalsBaltimore RavensPittsburgh SteelersCleveland BrownsKansas City ChiefsLos Angeles ChargersLas Vegas RaidersDenver BroncosJacksonville JaguarsTennessee TitansHouston TexansIndianapolis ColtsNew York GiantsPhiladelphia EaglesDallas CowboysWashington CommandersChicago BearsDetroit LionsMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay PackersTampa Bay BuccaneersAtlanta FalconsCarolina PanthersNew Orleans SaintsSan Francisco 49ersSeattle SeahawksArizona CardinalsLos Angeles RamsWant great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, […]
Nobru anuncia parceria em lançamento de novo smartphone gamer
Imagem: Divulgação O influenciador gamer Nobru e a marca de tecnologia realme anunciaram uma parceria, durante o evento de lançamento da linha realme 14 Series ao Brasil, realizado em São Paulo. Em comunicado, Nobru afirma que a parceria com a realme representa mais do que um novo capítulo em sua trajetória – é uma chance de ampliar seu alcance e influência além do cenário gamer. Ao se tornar embaixador do realme 14 Series, ele fortalece sua presença no universo da tecnologia e se posiciona como um nome relevante também no mercado de negócios, lifestyle e mais. A campanha reforça seu papel como uma figura multifacetada, que inspira não apenas jogadores, mas também jovens empreendedores, criadores de conteúdo e consumidores conectados. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE Nobru também declarou: “Estar à frente de uma ação que une inovação, acessibilidade e atitude é, para mim, uma forma de mostrar que a tecnologia pode […]
2025 NFL schedule release: Full schedule for all 32 teams
<!--> The NFL released its full schedule for the 2025 season on Wednesday, May 14.The upcoming season kicks off on September 4th, when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football.Here's the rest of the 2025 schedule:Week 1Thursday, September 4Cowboys at EaglesFriday, September 5Chiefs vs. Chargers (in Brazil)ADVERTISEMENT -->Sunday, September 7Steelers at JetsBengals at BrownsDolphins at ColtsRaiders at PatriotsGiants at CommandersPanthers at JaguarsCardinals at SaintsBuccaneers at FalconsTexans at RamsTitans at BroncosLions at Packers49ers at SeahawksRavens at BillsMonday, September 8Vikings at BearsWeek 2Thursday, September 11Eagles at ChiefsSunday, September 14Packers at FalconsSeahawks at LionsBears at BuccaneersColts at TexansRaiders at BillsRavens at BengalsChargers at Titans49ers at RamsGiants at CardinalsJets at CowboysCommanders at BroncosDolphins at PatriotsMonday, September 15Saints at PanthersBrowns at SteelersWeek 3Thursday, September 18Dolphins at BillsSunday, September 21Falcons at PanthersPackers at BrownsTexans at […]
Related
2025 NFL schedule: Chiefs, Commanders, Cowboys among league leaders in standalone games
The three NFL teams that got the most standalone games are a curious mix.The league leaders, at eight standalone games each (barring games being flexed): Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL's current dynasty, Washington Commanders coming off a breakthrough season with exciting young star Jayden Daniels, and the Dallas Cowboys, the league's biggest brand. A 7-10 Cowboys season didn't dissuade the league from putting it on prime time and other exclusive windows.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOne proven contender, one potential contender, and a team whose popularity doesn't wane despite its record.When the NFL puts together its regular season schedule, which was released Wednesday evening, an easy way to gauge which teams the league considers its most popular draws is by looking at standalone games: prime time games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, international games, holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas and a late-season Saturday doubleheader […]
WATCH: Red Sox make unbelievable catch as two outfielders combine to rob home run vs. Tigers
Getty Images The Boston Red Sox have one of the best defensive outfields in baseball, and they showed off their hands team Wednesday night. Right fielder Wilyer Abreu and center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela combined to take a home run away from Detroit Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter in the seventh inning at Comerica Park (GameTracker).Here's the play. It's the baseball equivalent of a tip drill:The Tigers had the play reviewed just to make sure the ball didn't go over the wall and bounce back into the field of play. It did go over the wall, for sure, but it deflected off Abreu's glove and went right to Rafaela. That's your garden variety 9-8 putout. You don't see too many of those each year.Boston entered play Wednesday ranked fourth among all teams with plus-10 defensive runs saved from their outfield. It's not […]
Danilo Lavieri crava meio-campista “necessário” na convocação de Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti sob o comando do Real Madrid (Redes sociais Carlo Ancelotti) Em programa esportivo “News Esporte”, do Portal UOL, Danilo Lavieri analisou a futura convocação de Carlo Ancelotti com a seleção brasileira. Após algumas especulações, é possível que o treinador italiano opte por escolher jogadores que vivem grandes momentos no futebol europeu. Assim, cravou que o volante Casemiro é um possível retorno necessário para a amarelinha. Casemiro de volta à seleção brasileira? Durante o debate, os comentaristas esportivos relembraram que Ancelotti e Casemiro já trabalharam juntos no Real Madrid. O volante foi um dos grandes nomes da última geração do Brasil. Após algumas temporadas em baixa, o jogador do Manchester United tem chances de convocação. Lavieri acredita que o talento do meio-campista é completamente “necessário” para o elenco atual. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE Danilo Lavieri explicou: “O dia a dia do […]
2025 NFL schedule release: All 32 hype videos in one place
<!--> The 2025 NFL schedule was released on Wednesday, which means every team in the league put their most creative minds together to release a big-budget schedule release video for their fans. Well, every team except one. The New York Jets opted against producing a schedule release video, instead posting a standard schedule graphic. Every other team went all out with their schedule release videos, which ranged from cinematic to absurd.Here are all the schedule release videos from Wednesday in one place:Buffalo BillsMiami DolphinsADVERTISEMENT -->New York JetsNew England PatriotsCincinnati BengalsBaltimore RavensPittsburgh SteelersCleveland BrownsKansas City ChiefsLos Angeles ChargersLas Vegas RaidersDenver BroncosJacksonville JaguarsTennessee TitansHouston TexansIndianapolis ColtsNew York GiantsPhiladelphia EaglesDallas CowboysWashington CommandersChicago BearsDetroit LionsMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay PackersTampa Bay BuccaneersAtlanta FalconsCarolina PanthersNew Orleans SaintsSan Francisco 49ersSeattle SeahawksArizona CardinalsLos Angeles RamsWant great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, […]
Nobru anuncia parceria em lançamento de novo smartphone gamer
Imagem: Divulgação O influenciador gamer Nobru e a marca de tecnologia realme anunciaram uma parceria, durante o evento de lançamento da linha realme 14 Series ao Brasil, realizado em São Paulo. Em comunicado, Nobru afirma que a parceria com a realme representa mais do que um novo capítulo em sua trajetória – é uma chance de ampliar seu alcance e influência além do cenário gamer. Ao se tornar embaixador do realme 14 Series, ele fortalece sua presença no universo da tecnologia e se posiciona como um nome relevante também no mercado de negócios, lifestyle e mais. A campanha reforça seu papel como uma figura multifacetada, que inspira não apenas jogadores, mas também jovens empreendedores, criadores de conteúdo e consumidores conectados. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE Nobru também declarou: “Estar à frente de uma ação que une inovação, acessibilidade e atitude é, para mim, uma forma de mostrar que a tecnologia pode […]
2025 NFL schedule release: Full schedule for all 32 teams
<!--> The NFL released its full schedule for the 2025 season on Wednesday, May 14.The upcoming season kicks off on September 4th, when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football.Here's the rest of the 2025 schedule:Week 1Thursday, September 4Cowboys at EaglesFriday, September 5Chiefs vs. Chargers (in Brazil)ADVERTISEMENT -->Sunday, September 7Steelers at JetsBengals at BrownsDolphins at ColtsRaiders at PatriotsGiants at CommandersPanthers at JaguarsCardinals at SaintsBuccaneers at FalconsTexans at RamsTitans at BroncosLions at Packers49ers at SeahawksRavens at BillsMonday, September 8Vikings at BearsWeek 2Thursday, September 11Eagles at ChiefsSunday, September 14Packers at FalconsSeahawks at LionsBears at BuccaneersColts at TexansRaiders at BillsRavens at BengalsChargers at Titans49ers at RamsGiants at CardinalsJets at CowboysCommanders at BroncosDolphins at PatriotsMonday, September 15Saints at PanthersBrowns at SteelersWeek 3Thursday, September 18Dolphins at BillsSunday, September 21Falcons at PanthersPackers at BrownsTexans at […]
Be the first to leave a comment