The Colorado Rockies franchise has experienced prolonged periods of extreme struggles, particularly reflecting a multi-year stretch of last-place finishes in the National League West division, a scarcity of postseason appearances, and historically difficult pitching environments at Coors Field. Following seasons featuring triple-digit losses—including a historically challenging 119-loss campaign—the franchise earned a reputation among baseball analysts as one of the hardest-struggling teams in modern Major League Baseball. Despite boasting passionate fans and a gorgeous stadium, the organization's inability to build a sustained pitching infrastructure has historically kept them near the bottom of the league standings.