Rockies, White Sox Eye MLB Record
- One year after the Chicago White Sox set a modern-era mark for futility, both they and the Colorado Rockies are struggling to avoid even worse MLB records.
- As of April 26, 2025, the Colorado Rockies (4-21, .160 winning percentage) and the Chicago White Sox (6-20, .231 winning percentage) are battling to climb out of the...
- Saturday's games saw the White Sox visiting the Athletics, while the Rockies hosted the Cincinnati reds at Coors Field in Denver.
Rockies, White Sox Race to Avoid MLB’s Basement, Negative Records
Table of Contents
- Rockies, White Sox Race to Avoid MLB’s Basement, Negative Records
- MLB’s Basement Dwellers: Rockies and White Sox Struggle to Avoid Historic Lows
- What’s the Buzz About the Rockies and White Sox?
- How Are the White Sox and Rockies Doing as of April 2025?
- What was the White Sox’s Record in 2024?
- What Struggles Did the 2024 White Sox Face?
- What Other Teams Have Had historically Bad Seasons?
- What Are the Rockies’ Recent Struggles?
- Are the Rockies and White Sox in Danger of Another 100-Loss Season?
One year after the Chicago White Sox set a modern-era mark for futility, both they and the Colorado Rockies are struggling to avoid even worse MLB records.
Early Season Struggles for Colorado, Chicago
As of April 26, 2025, the Colorado Rockies (4-21, .160 winning percentage) and the Chicago White Sox (6-20, .231 winning percentage) are battling to climb out of the bottom spots in the MLB standings and, perhaps more importantly, distance themselves from historically poor records.
Saturday’s games saw the White Sox visiting the Athletics, while the Rockies hosted the Cincinnati reds at Coors Field in Denver. on Friday, the Athletics defeated the White Sox 6-5, and the Reds edged out the Rockies 8-7.
White Sox’s Dubious 2024 Record
The White Sox finished the 2024 season with a 41-121 record, a .253 winning percentage. That mark surpassed the 1962 New york Mets (40-120, .250) for the worst record in the modern era (since 1901).
The 2024 White Sox endured a 21-game losing streak and three separate stretches of at least 12 consecutive losses.
Rockies’ Recent Struggles
The Rockies have lost four straight games and are 1-9 in their last 10. Their current pace puts them among the teams with the most losses through the first 25 games of a season in the expansion era (as 1961). The White Sox were 2-8 in their previous 10 games.
Potential for 100-Loss Seasons
Even with some advancement, both Colorado and chicago are on pace to potentially lose 100 or more games for the third time.
If Colorado maintains its current.160 winning percentage – which would be the worst in the modern era – the team would finish with fewer than 30 wins. The 1899 Cleveland spiders hold the record for the worst MLB season, finishing 20-134 (.130 winning percentage).
The 1899 Spiders lost 24 consecutive games at one point and went 11-101 on the road.
Chicago’s current projections aren’t much better. A .231 winning percentage would result in fewer than the 41 wins the team achieved last year.
MLB’s Basement Dwellers: Rockies and White Sox Struggle to Avoid Historic Lows
What’s the Buzz About the Rockies and White Sox?
One year after the Chicago White Sox set a modern-era low for losses, both they and the Colorado Rockies are fighting to avoid repeating or exceeding those dismal records. As of April 26, 2025, both teams are at the bottom of the standings and striving to improve their performance.
How Are the White Sox and Rockies Doing as of April 2025?
As of April 26, 2025, the Colorado Rockies had a record of 4-21 (.160 winning percentage), while the Chicago White Sox stood at 6-20 (.231 winning percentage). Both teams are trying to climb out of the MLB standings’ basement.
What was the White Sox’s Record in 2024?
The Chicago White Sox finished the 2024 season with a 41-121 record, resulting in a .253 winning percentage. This placed them at the worst record in the modern era (since 1901), surpassing the 1962 New York Mets‘ record of 40-120.
What Struggles Did the 2024 White Sox Face?
The 2024 White Sox endured:
- A 21-game losing streak
- Three separate stretches of at least 12 consecutive losses
What Other Teams Have Had historically Bad Seasons?
Several teams have posted historically high loss totals. Here’s a look at the teams with the most losses in a single MLB season:
| year | Team | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 1899 | Cleveland Spiders | 134 |
| 2024 | Chicago white Sox | 121 |
| 1962 | New York Mets | 120 |
| 2003 | Detroit Tigers | 119 |
| 1916 | Philadelphia Athletics | 117 |
| 2018 | Baltimore Orioles | 115 |
| 1935 | Boston Braves | 115 |
| 2019 | Detroit tigers | 114 |
| 1904 | Washington Senators | 113 |
| 1890 | Pittsburgh Alleghenys | 113 |
| 2023 | Oakland Athletics | 112 |
| 1965 | New York Mets | 112 |
| 1952 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 112 |
What Are the Rockies’ Recent Struggles?
The Colorado Rockies have lost four straight games and are 1-9 in their last 10 games. This losing streak puts them among the teams with the most losses through the first 25 games of a season in the expansion era (since 1961).
Are the Rockies and White Sox in Danger of Another 100-Loss Season?
Yes, both Colorado and Chicago are on pace to potentially lose at least 100 games for the third time. The Rockies’ current .160 winning percentage could lead to fewer than 30 wins, while the White Sox’s.231 winning percentage isn’t much better.