Rockies struggle with pitching as September wears on
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Colorado Rockies continue to face challenges on the mound in September, highlighted by pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano allowing a two-run homer to Fernando Tatis Jr. on September 14. The team's pitching staff holds the highest ERA in the league at 5.59, with a particularly poor showing in September (6.47 ERA). The Rockies' starting rotation has struggled all season, particularly in the early innings, contributing to a painful finish to the year as they approach 100 losses. The bullpen, once a strength, is currently suffering with a 7.66 ERA this month, marking a significant decline in performance compared to earlier in the season.
- •Rockies pitching has the highest ERA in MLB at 5.59.
- •September marks a severe drop with a 6.47 ERA for starters.
- •Bulldogs' bullpen ERA spikes to 7.66 in September.
- •Injuries and inconsistent pitching plague the starting rotation.
- •Tomoyuki Sugano struggles against Tatis Jr. on September 14.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Wednesday Rockpile: The Rockies’ pitching is fading in September
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