Colorado Rockies news: Just how much will fewer division games help the Rockies in 2023?

There are many unknowns when it comes to the 2023 Colorado Rockies.

The schedule for 2023 will be less daunting for the Colorado Rockies. They will play the Dodgers and Giants 13 times each instead of 19 times. The Rockies went 13-25 against the two teams last year. In the last six years, the Rockies have played better against other teams outside the NL West than against their division. The difference in winning percentage outside of the division was close to .100 higher in some years.

The Rockies played fewer games against the NL West in 2017-2022 than in 2012-13. The last year the Rockies ended the season with 16 straight games vs. the West and went 4-12.

The schedule has changed for 2023. The Rockies have the second-hardest schedule in MLB. Their chances of making the playoffs and winning the NL West have increased. Brendan Rodgers won a Gold Glove on Thursday. He was also nominated for a Silver Slugger. Charlie Blackmon is up against some stiff competition at designated hitter. The winners will be announced on November 10. They will also be named on Nov. 1. It's too early to make predictions. Teams will make some offseason moves. If the Rockies improve the roster, they might be better in 2022. In 20 23, their chances are 1,9% of winning NL Western.

There are too many Wild Card spots in baseball. Teams in weak divisions are competing directly against teams in stronger divisions for those Wild Cards.

Grant Lavigne, Bernabel and Zac Veen are playing in the Arizona Fall League. Lavigna hit a homer and an RBI single, while Bernabel hit an RBI double. Vena was 1-for-4 and scored two runs and drew one walk.