This Week in Purple: The difference a year makes

TL;DR

The Colorado Rockies won three of six games this week, improving their record to 11-16, a significant upgrade from last season. Despite some close losses, the team's pitching has shown notable improvement.

Key points

Colorado Rockies won three of six games this week
Current record is 11-16, better than last season
Pitching has shown notable improvement
Offense has consistency issues

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 24: Jake McCarthy #31, Brenton Doyle #9 and Troy Johnston #20 of the Colorado Rockies celebrate the win over the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 24, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Colorado Rockies defeated the New York Mets 4-3. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images Any week that starts with a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers should generally be a pretty good one, and that’s just what the Colorado Rockies had. The Rockies won three of their six games played against three different teams. They could have even won a fourth, which was in their sights on Thursday against the San Diego Padres before a ninth inning meltdown saddled them with a loss. Even though that loss was frustrating—and probably gave some readers flashbacks to last year—it is still important to note just how much better the 2026 Colorado Rockies are compared to last season. With a record of 11-16 the Rockies are already over a full month ahead of their beleaguered counterparts from 2025, who didn’t win their tenth game until June 2nd and had already lost 50 games by that point. The Rockies were also able to rebound quickly with a victory against the New York Mets on Friday to round out the week. Saturday’s game was rained out in Queens, but Sunday will feature a traditional double-header. The Rockies are still not a great team. The offense has a lot of question marks when it comes to their “swing first and ask questions later” approach to hitting and inconsistent ability to win close games. However, most of the games are still close, the pitching has been shockingly solid—dare I say even *good*—and they’re keeping fans engaged. Our comments sections are proof positive of that! With that being said, here’s what our staff here at Purple Row had to say this week:

Q&A

What is the Colorado Rockies' current record in 2026?

The Colorado Rockies currently have a record of 11-16 in 2026.

How does the Rockies' performance in 2026 compare to 2025?

The Rockies are performing significantly better in 2026, having won their tenth game a full month earlier than in 2025.

Who were the standout players for the Rockies this week?

Standout players include Antonio Senzatela and Tomoyuki Sugano, who have both shown high-quality performances.

What challenges does the Rockies' offense face this season?

The Rockies' offense struggles with a 'swing first' approach and inconsistency in winning close games.

This Week in Purple: The difference a year makes

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