What if the Rockies can’t solve their pitching problems?

Year after year, but especially in 2025, the Rockies are proving their pitchers simply can’t compete in Major League Baseball. Whether it’s the rotation or the bullpen, the stats are consistently the worst in the league.

Of course, there are seasons or even groups of seasons when a Colorado pitcher can shine. This is evident with performances like Germán Márquez’s 2021, Kyle Freeland’s 2018, Greg Holland’s 2017, Ubaldo Jiménez’s 2010, Aaron Cook’s 2008 and Brian Fuentes’s three-year stretch from 2005-07, to name a few.

Overall, however, Colorado’s pitching performances don’t allow the Rockies to win. The Rockies have gone to the playoffs five times in 33 seasons, posting a 10-14 record. They…