For the teams not in the postseason, it is time to get back to the drawing board for the next season. And that is what most of the team has been doing. Just a few days before, the Atlanta Braves’ manager Brian Snitker stepped down. And after another subpar season, the Colorado Rockies have made changes in their management.

It was reported by MLB insider Bob Nightengale that the Rockies will have a new GM. Nightengale posted, “So it begins in Colorado with Bill Schmidt officially stepping down as Rockies GM with plenty more changes expected.” 

The Colorado Rockies officially announced Wednesday that general manager Bill Schmidt has stepped down after years of frustration. Fans endured relentless disappointment under Schmidt, who oversaw three straight 100-loss seasons culminating in 43–119 during 2025. Poor roster decisions, injuries to key players like Kris Bryant, and missed trade opportunities left the team incapable of competing. After decades of loyalty to internal promotions, the Rockies now face an urgent search for a fresh voice in leadership.

Schmidt’s tenure highlighted chronic struggles, including the Rockies’ starters posting a 6.65 ERA and the bullpen a 5.18 ERA in 2025. Offensively, the team ranked dead last in wRC+, hitting 25 percent below the league average, leaving fans frustrated and skeptical. The farm system provided little relief, ranked 27th after graduating several prospects, forcing reliance on inexperienced talent. Missed opportunities with Trevor Story, Jon Gray, and Daniel Bard reflected a front office unable to convert assets into meaningful improvement.

With Bill Schmidt gone, the Rockies are considering candidates who could inject vision and stability into baseball operations immediately. Thad Levine, Jon Daniels, Dayton Moore, Andy McKay, and Billy Eppler all offer experience with rebuilding or championship-level clubs. Previous changes at the top, like Bridich replacing O’Dowd in 2014, suggest Colorado can benefit from new leadership and strategy. Fans now hope the right hire will finally end the years of heartbreak and set a foundation for sustained competitiveness

Brian Snitker’s quiet exit and Bill Schmidt’s resignation both remind fans that nothing lasts forever. The Rockies can no longer hide behind altitude excuses, because losing 119 games is altitude-proof evidence. If Colorado wants to escape baseball’s basement, Dick Monfort must finally hire vision, not loyalty.

What the Rockies can take away from this awful season to make better decisions

If there’s one thing the Colorado Rockies proved in 2025, it’s that misery loves company—but apparently, it also loves a long, drawn-out audition for futility. From Coors Field to the front office, the season was a masterclass in how not to run a baseball team. Losses piled up, patience wore thin, and fans became experts in creative ways to hide their disappointment. The recent firing of GM Bill Schmidt signals the front office finally acknowledging the chaos, but the real question is what lessons the Rockies can actually extract from this trainwreck to avoid repeating it next season.

The Colorado Rockies can find hope in the midst of 2025’s crushing losses through emerging talent. Hunter Goodman’s 31 home runs and strong batting average remind fans that young players can spark genuine excitement. Ezequiel Tovar showed resilience, hitting .253 despite injuries, hinting at future consistency if fully healthy. Brenton Doyle’s defensive prowess and second-half hitting proved that even a tough season can reveal foundational pieces for rebuilding.

The pitching depth has always been a problem for the Rockies, and it remains the most urgent challenge. Addressing the rotation’s weakness of overmatched arms, exposing the team, and strengthening their bullpen could put the team on the right road for improvement. The front office has to be quick and decisive and can’t stay stagnant when it comes to making important decisions. The teams could combine emerging talent with better pitching and proactive management to give the fans some hope and make the next season a little less painful.

The Colorado Rockies cannot afford another season where inaction becomes the loudest voice in the room. Fans deserve more than fleeting hope; decisive moves will show the front office actually cares. If Goodman, Tovar, and Doyle are nurtured, the Rockies might finally turn misery into triumph.