Each week, The Denver Post provides an update on the Rockies’ path to becoming the worst MLB team in the modern era.

Current Record: 17-58

On Pace for: 37-125

Infamy Tracker: The Rockies played much better on a 4-3 road trip through Atlanta and Washington. Hence, it’s unlikely they’ll challenge the notorious 1899 Cleveland Spiders for the worst winning percentage in baseball history. They are, however, still on pace for the most losses in modern MLB history (since 1901). Colorado took three of four against the Nationals by riding the long ball. It homered 12 times during the first three games of the series, tied for the second-most home runs in any series in franchise history. The last time the Rockies homered 12 times in a three-game set was against the Mets in New York on July 12-14, 2024.

Where others were after 75 games: 2024 White Sox 20-55; 1962 Mets 21-54; 2003 Tigers 18-57; 1916 Athletics 18-56 (one tie); 1935 Braves 21-54; 1988 Orioles 21-54; 2019 Tigers 26-49; 1932 Red Sox 16-59; 1904 Senators 14-58 (three ties); 1899 Cleveland Spiders 13-62.

Telling statistics: Pitching, as it often is, has been the Rockies’ Achilles’ heel. They entered the weekend with a 5.48 team ERA, second-highest in the majors behind the Athletics (5.55). Their .290 average against and 1.56 WHIP are the highest in the majors, their 498 strikeouts are the fewest, and their 97 homers allowed are the sixth-most.

Coming up: The Rockies entered the weekend facing a tough test at Coors Field. The six-game set opens Friday with a three-game series against the Diamondbacks, who took two of three games at Chase Field in May. Next up are the Dodgers, who swept three from the Rockies in Los Angeles in April.

Player to watch: Big things were expected from center fielder Brenton Doyle, the two-time Gold Glove winner. However, Doyle is in a horrible funk. If the Rockies want to escape infamy, Doyle needs to start hitting. After going hitless in his previous four games, Doyle went 1 for 5 with a double on Thursday at Washington. Doyle is slashing .191/.250/.305, and his .191 average is Doyle’s lowest since March 30 (.154, 2 for 13). Doyle, who hit 23 homers last season, has only five so far this season and hasn’t gone yard since May 27 at Wrigley Field against the Cubs.