The Rockies are headed for another poor finish

• But they aren't the worst team in the MLB, at least when considering overall records: The Chicago White Sox are, somehow, worse.
• Still, the Rockies are 32-60 so far this season as of July 10.

State of play: None of this, sadly, is surprising for a team projected to finish another season in the league's cellar.

Poor pitching, lack of offensive firepower, and giving up way too many runs are the chief reasons why the Rockies are just plain bad.

• On average, the team allows about six runs per game, per sports site Fansided.

What they're saying: "This remains a completely rudderless organization," CBS Sports' Dayn Perry writes while grading the team's midseason form a C-.

• Fansided was less kind, giving the team a D, noting they gave up multiple runs in 49 consecutive games.
• ESPN took things a step further, awarding the Rockies a D-, and posting a damning critique: "The troubling thing is that there's no sign of progress here either, as they're matching last year's 103-loss pace."

The intrigue: The Rockies are not good but "their vibe inside the clubhouse is actually pretty good," the Denver Post's Patrick Saunders writes.

• Saunders notes the team's overall environment isn't toxic, which he credits to Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black, whom Saunders writes doesn't need replacement.

What's next: It's likely the team will finish with 100 or more losses for a second consecutive season.

• But hey, Coors Field remains a beautiful ballpark, and worth attending even when your chances of seeing a Rockies victory are slim.