Rockies Record Major League Worst Start, Yankees Seek Series Win in Denver

The Colorado Rockies are enduring an historically poor MLB season, holding a 9-42 record that marks the worst 50-game start in the modern era and positioning them on track to potentially break the all-time loss record set by the 1899 Cleveland Spiders. Their struggles have been highlighted by a minus-159 run differential and frequent series sweeps, including a recent sweep by the Phillies, which underscore their difficulties on both offense and defense. Despite these challenges, the Rockies managed a narrow 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees at Coors Field, snapping a long losing streak, but still face an uphill battle to secure more wins. The Yankees, meanwhile, have remained a strong team with standout performances, including from Max Fried who has been dominant on the mound, and Aaron Judge who continues to hit at an elite level with a batting average near .400. The Rockies' sporadic bright spots include Tanner Gordon's effective pitching and attempts by players like Michael Toglia to regain form, though overall team performance remains dismal. Manager Aaron Boone commented on the unpredictable nature of baseball, acknowledging the Rockies' struggles but emphasizing that outcomes can vary on any given night.