May 31, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

1. The Rockies are one of just two teams since 1901 to have fewer than 10 wins in their first 55 games, joining the 1904 Washington Senators. Colorado did manage to avoid the major league record, as the 1895 Louisville Colonels mustered only eight wins in their first 55 games of the year.

The Rockies have nine wins in their first 54 games of the season. It is a historically bad start. And yet somehow, that record flatters them.

By dropping Tuesday's showdown with the Chicago Cubs, the Colorado Rockies made history by locking in their 21st consecutive series loss dating back to last season.

The Rockies designated Schunk for assignment Saturday.

On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Chicago Cubs (32-21) hosting the Colorado Rockies (9-44) at 2:20 p.m. ET. The Cubs are heavily favored (-337 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Rockies (+268). The Cubs will start Jameson Taillon (3-3) against the Rockies and Carson Palmquist (0-2).

The Colorado Rockies, after being swept by the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, are off to the worst 50-game start in modern MLB history.

Hiura wasn't able to crack the Rockies' Opening Day roster and started the season in Triple-A, where he is slashing .243/.360/.467 with nine home runs and 31 RBI in 200 plate appearances. With Michael Toglia being optioned to Triple-A,