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MLB Players Name Rockies Worst Team Amid Poor Performance

6/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Colorado Rockies received the worst reputation in a player survey, earning 28 of 73 votes.
The anonymous survey by The Athletic’s Dennis Lin asked over 100 MLB players to name undesirable teams.
Colorado, which is 32-49, last in the NL West and 20 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, has the league’s highest ERA at 5.48.
The Foul Territory crew said recent player-development and technology upgrades may improve the Rockies’ reputation.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1993 after Jerry McMorris rescued the expansion bid, the Rockies posted a 67–95 debut under manager Don Baylor and set the MLB attendance record with 4,483,350 fans at Mile High Stadium. Decades of losing seasons—including a 2025 8-42 start—have kept the franchise linked to a reputation for high run totals, prompting ongoing discussion about how to improve performance.

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Story summary

Colorado Rockies received the worst reputation in a player survey, earning 28 of 73 votes.
The anonymous survey by The Athletic’s Dennis Lin asked over 100 MLB players to name undesirable teams.
Colorado, which is 32-49, last in the NL West and 20 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, has the league’s highest ERA at 5.48.
The Foul Territory crew said recent player-development and technology upgrades may improve the Rockies’ reputation.

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