The Colorado Rockies might be bad again

State of play: Expectations are understandably low this season after last year's calamity, with at least one baseball insider suggesting the team's biggest goal is simply avoiding losing 100 games.

• The Rockies have lost 100+ games every year since the 2023 season.

What we're watching: Venezuelan shortstop Ezequiel Tovar returns to Denver a world champion after helping his country secure its first World Baseball Classic title last month.

Other players to watch:

• Pitcher Chase Dollander is known for his fastball and could see more playing time this year, though he needs to work on putting hitters away.
• Center fielder Brenton Doyle is hoping to rebound after a rocky season to earn his third career Gold Glove.

• Catcher Hunter Goodman led the team in home runs last year, blasting 31 and earning his first All-Star selection.

By the numbers: The Rockies started the season sharing the worst odds to win the World Series — 500-1 — with the Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals, per DraftKings Sportsbook.

• A $5 bet on Colorado winning the Fall Classic would cover rent and groceries with a whopping $2,505 payout.

If you go: The game airs on MLB TV starting at 2:10pm.