Five reasons why the Rockies won't finish last in the N.L. West in 2025

There’s no question, in almost every baseball expert’s opinion, the Colorado Rockies are supposed to finish last in the National League West this year.

And to be honest, the Rockies haven’t exactly given anyone a good reason to believe they can get out of the N.L. West cellar anytime soon. Seasons like the last four the Rockies have put together tend to give pundits plenty of ammunition to doubt them.

However, as Opening Day 2025 gets closer and closer, there are glimmers of hope for Rockies fans. Despite the fact that the N.L. West is absoultely loaded, including the defending World Series champs at the top, the Rockies are slowly, and surely starting to look like a team that won’t finish dead last yet again.

So to the doubters all around Major League Baseball, here are five reasons why the Rockies won’t finish last in the N.L. West in 2025.

5. Improved pitching across the board

If Colorado’s pitching staff stays healthy, there’s no reason why the Rockies can’t produce alot more wins then the 61 from last season. In the starting rotation, if German Marquez and Antonio Senzatela can return to form, while Kyle Freeland leads the way, and a revamped bullpen does it’s job, the Rockies’ offense might finally get the pitching to match.

4. The Rockies are more talented then the Giants

If we’re talking about a goal of just getting out of the N.L. West cellar, then it’s certainly doable. Because on paper, the Rockies might just be more talented then the Giants. Colorado’s lineup has the potential to be much more explosive 1 through 9 then San Francisco, and while the Giants did aquire future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, if the Rockies stay healthy on the mound, the pitching could at least be a push.

3. Colorado’s offense will produce big numbers

Again, health is a factor, but if they are healthy, the Rockies’ young, but talented and more experiennced lineup should produce plenty of runs this season. Brenton Doyle is an exciting leadoff hitter, while Ezequiel Tovar, Michael Toglia and Ryan McMahon complete a dangerous top of the order. Add to that a healthy Kris Bryant, the addition of Thairo Estrada, and the emergence of star outfielders Jordan Beck and Nolan Jpnes, and the Rockies will be joining the N.L. West’s offensive party.

2. The Rockies might even contend with the D-Backs

No, Colorado isn’t going to catch the Dodgers or the Padres, but are they good enough to stay with, or surpass the Arizona Diamondbacks? On paper, Colorado looks like it will have a better roster then the D-Backs this season. While Arizona still has young phenoms Corbin Burnes and Corbin Carroll, from top to bottom, the Rockies look like the deeper team, and if they stay healthy, there’s no reason why the Rockies won’t at least have a chance to be there with Arizona come September.

1. Colorado has been good against the division

Despite all their struggles, the Rockies seem to play well against division rivals. Colorado won 18 games against the West in 2024. They won three division series at home, too. And of course, though it’s only spring trainging, and things will get tougher, Colorado is currently 5-1 against division opponents in the Cactus League. If Colorado plays at that clip during the regular season, there’s no reason why they can’t make a big leap forward, and, in the process, get out of the N.L. West basement for the first time in five years.