Rockies’ Dismal 2025 Season Hits Rock Bottom: Fans Demand Change After Historic Shutout Loss

The Colorado Rockies’ already abysmal 2025 season plunged to new depths on Saturday, as they suffered a humiliating 21-0 shutout defeat at the hands of the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. This lopsided loss marked the worst shutout in franchise history, further fueling the frustration and anger of Rockies fans.

The Padres relentlessly poured it on, leaving MLB fans in disbelief. The on-field product has been nothing short of atrocious all year, with the Rockies’ record standing at a dismal 6-33, by far the worst in Major League Baseball. The atmosphere at Coors Field resembled a football game score rather than a baseball contest. Rockies fans in the stands, significantly outnumbered by Padres supporters, made their voices heard, chanting for change and expressing their discontent with the team’s ownership.

"The Rockies are losing 19-0 at the bottom of the fifth," one X user posted, capturing the sentiment of many. "The crowd is chanting, ‘Sell the Team, Sell the Team.’" These chants are not new to Rockies owner Dick Monfort, as the team has failed to achieve a winning record since 2018 and has endured over 100 losses in each of the last two seasons.

Longtime Denver Gazette columnist Woody Paige offered his scathing critique after witnessing Saturday’s debacle. "Delusional Dick Monfort said before the season in rare form Rockies could have the best defense in history of baseball," Paige wrote on X. "Roxhead was just a bit outside. Rockies lead MLB in errors and are last in fielding percentage. Go back to Greeley, Dick, and take the stink with you." Paige’s words reflected the deep disappointment and disillusionment felt by many Rockies fans.

The despair among the fanbase was palpable. One young fan held up a sign in the stands that read, "My arm is rested if needed!" highlighting the desperation to see a competitive team.

Other X users expressed similar sentiments. "Send the Rockies to Triple-A," one wrote, suggesting a demotion for the struggling team. Another user called for intervention, stating, "Leagues should step in and take teams from inept ownership, McCourt style. Rockies ownership is just not worthy of having that team anymore. The [Nolan] Arenado trade was the absolute end." The trade of star third baseman Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals is still a sore subject for Rockies fans, viewed as a symbol of the team’s lack of commitment to winning.

Despite the lopsided score and the team’s overall struggles, some observers noted the presence of a significant number of fans in the stands. One fan highlighted this phenomenon after Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a three-run homer to make the score 19-0.

Another X user offered a cynical perspective on why Monfort might be reluctant to sell the team. "It’s 20-0 #Padres in the sixth inning and fans are doing the wave having the time of their lives," the user posted. "This is why the Monforts won’t sell the #Rockies. Fans don’t care. Good weather, beer, etc. Pathetic for a true baseball fan." This comment suggested that the relaxed atmosphere and the appeal of Coors Field as a social gathering spot might outweigh the concerns about the team’s performance for some fans.

However, one self-proclaimed "true baseball fan" urged Rockies supporters to boycott games. "As a Colorado native it is absolutely embarrassing that people still go to the games then complain how bad they are," the user wrote. "…YOU ARE THE REASON THE MONFORTS WONT SELL. STOP ATTENDING AND GIVING THEM MONEY." This call for a boycott represents a growing sentiment among disgruntled fans who believe that the only way to force change is to hit the ownership in their wallets.

In the face of the team’s struggles, the Rockies’ social media team is attempting to find humor in the situation, a move that has been met with mixed reactions.

The MLB record for most losses in a single year – 121 – was set by the Chicago White Sox in 2024. The Rockies’ current trajectory suggests they are on pace to rival, or even surpass, that woeful record.

The future of the Colorado Rockies remains uncertain. The team’s performance is abysmal, the fans are frustrated, and the calls for change are growing louder. Whether the ownership will heed these calls and take steps to improve the team’s competitiveness remains to be seen. For now, Rockies fans are left to endure a season of disappointment and embarrassment, hoping for a brighter future for their beloved team. The once-optimistic atmosphere surrounding the Rockies has evaporated, replaced by a sense of resignation and a longing for the glory days of the past. The chants of "Sell the Team" echo through Coors Field, a constant reminder of the fans’ dissatisfaction and a symbol of the team’s current state of disarray.