Rockies Wrap Up Rough Season with No Love Lost
The 2025 season was a struggle for the Colorado Rockies in the standings, but the year revealed something deeper than the win-loss column: a chance to reset, evaluate young talent and build toward the future.
The beloved home team ended the year 43–119, marking the toughest season in franchise history. On Sept. 29, the team sent a heartfelt video containing messages of gratitude from team leaders, players and Coors Field Staff. Instead of being crushed by feelings of defeat, fans throughout Colorado are looking ahead to a fresh start in 2026.
Young Stars Stepping Up
One of the brightest highlights of the season came from Brenton Doyle, whose power and athleticism gave fans something to cheer for late in the season. Doyle homered during the team’s final series against San Francisco and later reflected that the year was “a learning experience” that would make him better going forward.
Ezequiel Tovar continued to establish himself as a cornerstone for the infield, showing both defensive brilliance and timely power. In July, Tovar’s three-run homer helped spark a 10–6 comeback win against Minnesota, a night when Hunter Goodman also drove in three runs to give Colorado its first home series victory of the year.
It was those powerful moments that the Rockies were ultimately fighting for during the year; a chance to rebuild and give young players real experience on a major-league stage.
Building an Identity
Managerial changes added another layer of transition during the 2025 season. After Bud Black’s tenure ended in May, interim skipper Warren Schaeffer focused on evaluating talent and giving prospects a runway to prove themselves.
Though results were varied, the commitment to developing a long-term identity became clear. On the other side of the team’s losing record, leadership gained a better understanding of where the roster needs to improve and where young promise shines bright.
Though frustrating at times, the focus on identity was crucial for a franchise that has spent recent years searching for stability.
Lessons in Resilience
For fans, the summer of 2025 was a test of loyalty. Losses piled up, but the team showed resilience.
Doyle’s late-season surge, Goodman’s clutch hitting and the energy of prospects stepping into the spotlight reminded Denver why patience sometimes pays dividends.
As ESPN noted in a broader analysis, Colorado’s campaign was one of the toughest in modern baseball, but it also provided “a roadmap for how to rebuild — starting with youth, trust and perseverance.”
A Turning Point
Every franchise faces crossroads, and for the Rockies, 2025 will be remembered as a turning point. The team’s front office now has a clear-eyed view of what must change — and who is needed to lead that change. Athletes hungry to prove themselves are capable of bringing a winning energy back to Coors Field.
As Doyle put it, this year was about growth: “a learning experience” that prepares both players and the organization for what comes next.
The Rockies now turn toward the offseason with an opportunity to make decisions about leadership, roster construction and how to build on the small victories that came in a challenging year.
Root for the Home Team
Baseball seasons are marathons, measured by resilience, development and hope.
For Colorado, 2025 was a test of all three. The record book may show historic struggles, but with no love lost among loyal fans, the story will be recounted as laying the foundation for what comes next.
Editor’s note: Ticket information for 2026 can be requested here.
