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Pitching leads the way as the Rockies continue to climb in latest power rankings
TL;DR
The Colorado Rockies are climbing in the latest power rankings, driven by strong pitching. This marks a significant change for a team that has struggled since their last postseason appearance in 2018.
Key points
- Colorado Rockies climbing in power rankings
- Strong pitching is key to their success
- Haven't made postseason since 2018
- Limited payroll affects team building
- High altitude stadium complicates player acquisitions
Colorado Rockies
Pitching leads the way as the Rockies continue to climb in latest power rankings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Colorado Rockies have not been a team to write home about for quite some time. They haven't been to the postseason since the 2018 season, and they are just one of a handful of teams that have yet to win a World Series title.
Some of their lackluster history comes from their situation. They don't have the biggest payroll and have a hard time adding star players, whether that be hitters or pitchers, with their high altitude stadium.
So, this team has to rely on their farm system and add players that might be past their prime. However, this season has been a much different story in Colorado.
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Pitching leads the way as the Rockies continue to climb in latest power rankings
The Rockies are coming off a week where they went 4-3. They lost a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, took one of three games from the San Diego Padres, and then swept the New York Mets in a three-game series.
Putching was extremely helpful in their sweep of the Mets, per Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller, who has bumped the Rockies from No. 20 last week to No. 17 this week.
Q&A
How have the Colorado Rockies improved their power rankings?
The Rockies have improved their power rankings primarily due to their strong pitching performance this season.
When was the last time the Colorado Rockies made the postseason?
The Colorado Rockies last made the postseason in 2018.
What challenges do the Colorado Rockies face in building their team?
The Rockies face challenges such as a limited payroll and difficulty attracting star players due to their high altitude stadium.
