Series Preview #15: Diamondbacks @ Rockies

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 7: Jake McCarthy #31 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates after his eighth inning grand slam home run against the New York Mets at Coors Field on May 7, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images “We have to be better than this. ” I don’t know if Torey said this phrase the past week.

Probably not. Difference with previous seasons, in my opinion, is that this team was never bound for play-offs. The starting pitching has become worse over the years, with several big signings not living up to the money they signed for and an ace that never became one and does not seem to bounce back.

Apart from the one in shackles. The last time we had a decent bullpen is almost a decade ago. Ever since it is a patchwork, but an ugly one.

Yes, many big money signings do not pan out, but there are also other big money signings that do pan out. The batting lineup was terrific over the past seasons, and the Diamondbacks did not seize the opportunity to bank on it. With several sluggers gone, there is not much left.