The Colorado Rockies enter their May 24 home matchup against the New York Yankees at Coors Field with a 9–42 record, clinging to the rare momentum of a surprising 3–2 win in the series opener—a much-needed bright spot in what has otherwise been a disastrous 2025 season. The Rockies have endured a year filled with offensive inefficiency, poor pitching, and defensive breakdowns, resulting in the league’s worst record and a 15–36 mark against the spread. Despite playing in the most hitter-friendly ballpark in baseball, Colorado ranks near the bottom of the league in runs scored, averaging just 3.2 per game and hitting a collective .216. One of the few positives has been Hunter Goodman, who leads the team with a .291 average and 25 RBIs, emerging as a dependable bat in a lineup otherwise devoid of consistency or power threats. Unfortunately, the rest of the offense has struggled to produce sustained rallies, especially in clutch situations, and the absence of any real protection around Goodman has allowed opposing pitchers to avoid giving him much to hit. On the mound, veteran Kyle Freeland is set to start and remains winless on the season at 0–6 with a 5.68 ERA, consistently giving up hard contact and struggling to navigate through opposing lineups, particularly ones as stacked as the Yankees. Freeland has been hurt by a combination of poor command and lack of run support, and Coors Field has only amplified those issues as balls continue to fly off opponents’ bats.

The Rockies’ bullpen has offered little relief, with overworked arms repeatedly asked to protect narrow deficits or hold large gaps, often to disappointing results, and their team ERA of 5.73 ranks among the worst in MLB. Defensively, Colorado has been sloppy, with frequent errors and lapses in execution contributing to their poor overall performance and extending innings that should have been over. Following the firing of longtime manager Bud Black, interim skipper Warren Schaeffer has been tasked with trying to salvage some sense of identity, player development, and professionalism as the team clearly shifts into rebuilding mode. His approach so far has focused on giving younger players experience, but the lack of depth and veteran guidance has left the roster exposed against top-tier teams like the Yankees. Saturday’s game presents a monumental challenge as the Rockies must face Max Fried, who leads MLB in ERA at 1.29 and enters undefeated at 6–0. For Colorado to have any chance of stealing another win, they’ll need Freeland to pitch the game of his season, avoid defensive mistakes, and hope for timely hitting in the rare opportunities they’re given. While the odds are heavily stacked against them, the unpredictable nature of Coors Field and the momentum from Friday’s win give the Rockies a slim opening to make things interesting. However, anything less than near-perfect execution is likely to result in a return to form for the Yankees and another loss in a season already spiraling toward a complete reset.