Purple Row After Dark: East Coast schedule bias?

TL;DR

The Rockies have a 16-25 record after 41 games, facing a schedule heavily biased towards the NL East. They have played 18 games against NL East teams while only facing NL West opponents 11 times.

Key points

Rockies have a 16-25 record after 41 games
18 games played against NL East teams
Only 11 games played against NL West teams
Rockies are 3-8 against NL West opponents
6-12 record against NL East teams

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 08: A general view inside the stadium during the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, May 8, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Derik Hamilton/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images After 41 games, the Rockies are 16-25 (.390). That includes a much-improved road record of 8-14 on the road, but a 4-13 record against teams above .500, which might be expected. What might not be is the Rockies battling the Giants (16-24) last place in the NL West instead of claiming by a mile. With a quarter of the season in the books, it’s bonkers to think the Rockies have played 18 of their 41 games against the NL East. They have concluded season series against the Mets, Phillies and Astros, while having yet to face their NL West foes, the Diamondbacks or Giants. Just facing the Dodgers and Padres, the Rockies have only played 11 of their games in their own division, posting a 3-8 record. With three games against the Braves and Marlins, and the complete series season of six against the Phillies and Mets, the Rockies have gone 6-12 against the NL East. That includes being swept by the Miami and Atlanta, and a sweep of the Mets in New York. When it comes to home-and-away splits, the Rockies are 2-7 at Coors Field and 4-5 on the road against NL East opponents, which is pretty surprising. With so many games against the NL East and much fewer against their own division, what do you think about the geography of the first 41 games of the schedule? Would you rather delay playing more NL West games until later in the season or spread them out more throughout the season by playing all NL West opponents sooner? Is there a benefit for the Rockies either way? Let us know what you think.

Q&A

What is the Colorado Rockies' record against NL East teams?

The Rockies have a 6-12 record against NL East teams, including being swept by the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.

How many games have the Rockies played against NL West teams?

The Rockies have only played 11 games against NL West teams, posting a 3-8 record in those matchups.

What impact does the Rockies' schedule have on their performance?

The Rockies' heavy schedule against the NL East may affect their standings, as they have struggled against teams above .500 and have yet to face key NL West rivals.

Purple Row After Dark: East Coast schedule bias?

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