As the Rockies have slid further and further into the basement of Major League Baseball, it’s become harder and harder to support the team.
Over the past three seasons, my ticket purchases have declined to the point where I only went to four games at Coors Field this season. I don’t want to boycott completely, as I don’t want to let a mismanaged franchise rob me of the joy of going to a baseball game, but I also don’t want to give hard-earned money to Dick Monfort when he either doesn’t care about
winning or doesn’t know how to win. (Either cause is equally disturbing).
Attending my last game of the season on Tuesday night, I reflected back on my time at 20th and Blake in 2025.
Unsurprisingly, it was bad.
In the games I saw in person, the Rockies went 0-4, but it was worse than that.
The Rockies were outscored 27-14, there were two rain delays and one dugout-and-bullpen-clearing fight. On top of that, the best parts of my experiences had nothing to do with the 2025 Rockies. While there were some flashes of talent and fun baseball, it was mostly like the rain delays: stormy, miserable and not worth waiting around for. That might as well be the motto for the last three seasons for the Colorado Rockies.
With Sunday marking the Coors Field 2025 finale, I thought it would be worth recapping my highs and lows seeing the Rockies in person this season, especially in light of the Rockies struggles win at home. After being swept by the Miami Marlins, the Rockies enter their final three home games winning 29.5% of their games at a place where they should have home-field advantage.
Highlights
Coors Field’s Anniversary
The best game I went to was also the first one, in terms of weather, vibes, festivities and the outcome. It was 64 degrees, which is amazing when it could be snowing. The Rockies lost, but only 6-4. Most notably, Dante Bichette threw out the first pitch to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Coors Field’s debut when he hit a walk-off homer to start life at Coors Field with a bang.
It was great to honor him, the stadium’s opening, and the wonderful home to baseball in Colorado. Even though it was before the new City Connect uniforms had been released, it was a snapshot of the “future of nostalgia” theme the Rockies live by. Instead of fielding a competitive team, the Rockies look to the past when people were just grateful that Colorado got an MLB team. The past few years have been carried by the Hall of Fame inductions of Larry Walker and Todd Helton. This year, we celebrated an anniversary. With no Cooperstown invites or anniversaries on the horizon, the Rockies might have to try winning to get fans to games in 2026.
Charity Events
Two of the best times I went to Coors Field, it wasn’t to see the Rockies. I would have made it three if I could have gotten tickets for the Savannah Bananas. The first was a volunteer event as the stadium played host to a prom event for Children’s Hospital in May. Seeing kids who have missed events like prom because of health issues and hospital stays get decked out and dancing beautifully in the club level down the first baseline was really special.
The other time was to see UCHealth Healthy Swings hitting contest with Denver Broncos to raise money for Englewood company Freedom Service Dogs of America, which trains dogs for veterans. Like two of my other visits to Coors Field, it rained, resulting in the event being cancelled. UCHealth didn’t let the weather dampen their generosity, however, as it still donated $175,000 to the organization. I was just bummed I didn’t get to see Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton hit some homers.
Bark at the Park
I already wrote about this two weeks ago, but Bark at the Park is a delightful way to spend an evening. Cute dogs accompany their owners in fan games, including the Kiss Cam, which features furry hugs and kisses instead of a cheating couple. The dogs will almost help you forget you’re watching a terrible baseball team.
Lowlights
The Weather
In what felt like a pretty hot summer, maybe I can blame unlucky timing for rain three times I went to Coors Field. On the other hand, perhaps Mother Nature was trying to save me from the Rockies. The rain, bolts of lightning and booming thunder should have been metaphorical signs of the state of the franchise.
My first rain game was against the Dodgers on June 25. Before the rain, Chase Dollander was pitching a gem. Then came the rain. The umpires didn’t call the game until it was too late and the Dodgers used a routine fly ball to break a scoreless game and take a 2-0 lead.
Ever hopeful, I stayed through the 87-minute delay to stay for the game. This was a bad idea. The reward for waiting was seeing a Max Muncy grand slam and an 8-1 Rockies loss.
The second rain game came on Tuesday. This time I had a poncho ready, and when the rains came, accompanied by lots of lightning and thunder, I didn’t wait. The Rockies had one hit through the middle of the sixth innings, while Miami had scored six runs. This time, I listened to Mother Nature and left. The Rockies did rally, but they still lost 6-5.
I don’t mind the rain or going to cold games, but I just want to watch a team that makes it worth it.
Dodger Fans
I already avoid Cubs games and knew this would be risky, but when I got free tickets to go to a Rockies-Dodgers game, I didn’t want to pass it up. It really sucks to be in the minority as a fan at your home stadium. It doesn’t have to be this way, but why wouldn’t Dodger fans outnumber Rockies fans? The Dodgers spend money, and spend it wisely. They draft and develop well. They use analytics. You can only blame so much on being a mid-market team (see Milwaukee, Tampa Bay and Kansas City).
If I were a Dodger fan, I might be pretty arrogant too, but it’s just not fun to be surrounded by them. Some chanted “scoreboard” and took delight in beating the worst team in baseball, which seemed like perhaps not the most worthwhile thing to brag about.
After the rain delay, it was even worse as many L.A. fans might have spent the long rain delay drinking adult beverages. They were doing the wave, hitting beach balls and spilling beers on us. Not fun. We left, and I wasn’t sure why I even bother going to games anymore.
A Fight
When I did decide to go back over two months later, it was on what I figured would be a calmer Tuesday night against the Giants. It only took eight pitches to prove me wrong. Kyle Freeland felt disrespected after Rafael Devers gazed at a homer for too long before running the bases.
Regardless of the strict behavior guidelines that unofficially govern Major League Baseball, Freeland has given up 21 homers this year. The Rockies aren’t a good baseball team. Why should teams respect this organization? Freeland certainly didn’t feel like he was respecting the fans who paid to see him pitch. Instead it took 25 minutes to get the first out, and the Rockies lost. A fan a few rows in front of me got drunk and was ejected for yelling cuss words.
The good vibes from April 26 were long gone.
Lessons
I am always tempted to go to the final home weekend series, regardless of the Rockies’ status in the standings. This year, the temptation is a microscopic percentage. The Rockies have proven they aren’t worth it right now. All they have to do is win one game of their last nine to avoid tying the White Sox for the worst record in the Modern Era. I am not confident they will do it. I know that I certainly won’t be paying any money this weekend to see if they do.
If they don’t make changes in the offseason, my attendance will keep decreasing. Mother Nature is speaking more loudly in warning me to stay away than anyone in the organization is persuading me to come back.
On the Farm
Triple-A: Reno Aces 7, Albuquerque Isotopes 1
Adael Amador hit his 11th homer of the season for Alburquerque with a solo shot in the fourth inning, but it wasn’t enough on a night when Alburquerque just got 11 hits compared to 13 for the Aces in a loss on Thursday night. Gabriel Hughes (4-3, 5.11 ERA) took the loss on the mound after giving up three runs on six hits with three walks and seven strikeouts in four innings. Connor Van Scoyoc followed with two scoreless innings before the Isotope bullpen surrendered four more runs in the final three innings. Aaron Schunk and Ronaiker Palma each added a single and walk.
The Isotopes will conclude their 2025 season after three more games with the Aces Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Apparently, I am not the only one who feels conflicted about going to Coors Field. Kevin Henry digs into a few fans stories about their feelings for games, Mickey Moniak’s comments on calling Denver a baseball town that gets 40,000 people at weekend games and what can impact/inflate those numbers.
Rockies Set National League Loss Record During Forgetful Season | SI.com
It’s been a season full of “worst” records being tied and beaten and Colorado notched another tally in the awful category on Thursday when they lost to the Marlins and captured the worst record in National League history. Not great with nine games left.
While the national media often can forget about the Colorado Rockies or assume that the organization will never make changes (both of which are justified), they definitely included Rockies GM Bill Schmidt in this list. It’s fair to say he’s earned the spot R.J. Anderson has given him.
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