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Rockies End 2025 with Record Loss, Look to Rebuild

10/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Rockies finished the 2025 season with a franchise-worst 43-119 record.
Kris Bryant was limited to 11 games due to injury; Kyle Freeland struggled.
General Manager Bill Schmidt stepped down, prompting the Rockies to seek outside leadership.
Fans are optimistic about a slow rebuild by 2027-2028, with Ezequiel Tovar and Hunter Goodman offering hope.

History

Historical Context

The New York Mets' 1962 debut season ended with a record of 40-120, a historic low in Major League Baseball. Similarly, the Colorado Rockies faced a challenging 2025 season, finishing with a 43-119 record. General Manager Bill Schmidt's resignation reflects a trend of leadership changes during rebuilding phases, as the Rockies aim to develop young talent like Ezequiel Tovar for future success.

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Story summary

The Rockies finished the 2025 season with a franchise-worst 43-119 record.
Kris Bryant was limited to 11 games due to injury; Kyle Freeland struggled.
General Manager Bill Schmidt stepped down, prompting the Rockies to seek outside leadership.
Fans are optimistic about a slow rebuild by 2027-2028, with Ezequiel Tovar and Hunter Goodman offering hope.

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