Rockies Have Secured Fourth Straight 100-Loss Season
The franchise reached the unwanted milestone following a 7-2 defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Baseball
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The Colorado Rockies have become the first MLB franchise to record four consecutive 100-loss seasons since the New York Mets did so from 1962 to 1965. This current stretch of futility follows losses of 103, 101, and 119 games respectively between 2023 and 2025.
Why it matters
The organization has struggled to build a competitive roster due to a persistent inability to develop an effective pitching strategy at Coors Field. This lack of success in the starting rotation has now contributed to four years of historic struggles for the franchise.
The 2026 Colorado Rockies starting rotation has recorded a 6.20 ERA, marking the fourth consecutive year the team has ranked last in the MLB in that category. This follows a streak where the team lost 103, 101, and 119 games over the three prior seasons.
The players
Colorado Rockies
The professional baseball team is based in Denver and competes in the National League West division.
Kris Bryant
The veteran infielder and outfielder signed a major contract with the Rockies in 2022 but has faced extensive injury issues.
Paul DePodesta
He was hired as the president of baseball operations to oversee the team's strategic development and organizational rebuild.
Arizona Diamondbacks
This professional baseball team is a division rival that defeated the Rockies to finalize the team's 100-loss status.
The details
Kris Bryant has played only 170 games over his five-year tenure, recording a -1.6 bWAR despite his $182 million contract. The team has consistently relied on high draft positioning, having secured a top-10 pick in each of the last seven years, yet remain hampered by poor pitching development.
Timeline
The New York Mets recorded four consecutive 100-loss seasons between 1962 and 1965.
The Colorado Rockies have recorded 100-loss seasons consecutively from 2023 through 2026.
The Colorado Rockies originally signed Kris Bryant to a contract in March 2022.
The Colorado Rockies confirmed their 100-loss season with a loss on September 22, 2026.
Kris Bryant is scheduled to earn $26 million annually during the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
Season Trajectory
This streak confirms the team remains at the bottom of the league, marking the first time a franchise has matched the 1962-1965 New York Mets in four consecutive 100-loss seasons. The performance highlights a significant competitive imbalance that continues to define the team's standing in the National League West.
The Rockies' rotation finish puts them at the bottom of all major league pitching categories, limiting potential for competitive play against division rivals. With Kris Bryant owed $26 million in both 2027 and 2028, the team's financial resources remain tied to significant production deficits.
The takeaway
The team must address its consistent inability to develop pitching depth at home to break its current cycle of historic failure. Rebuilding a competitive culture will require moving past the current payroll inefficiency and improving player availability.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the team, visit the Baseball section.
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