{
  "id": 12502743,
  "title": "Rockies show progress in latest 100-loss season, and raise ticket prices to catch up with MLB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rockies-show-progress-in-latest-100-loss-season-and-raise-ticket-12502743",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T00:15:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rockies-show-progress-latest-100-001511942.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, club president Walker Monfort revealed that the Colorado Rockies ticket prices increased by approximately 12% as part of their effort to catch up with the MLB average. This comes after the team experienced another 100-loss season, a situation that Monfort acknowledged as not easy to justify. Club president Walker Monfort and president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta discussed various aspects of the team's performance during an interview with media. They touched on starting pitching issues, manager Warren Schaeffer, the looming lockout, and the injured slugger Kris Bryant. Monfort emphasized that while progress was acknowledged, it was important not to mistake it for being good. The ownership structure of the team was also discussed, with Walker Monfort stating that there were no plans to sell a majority ownership stake. Instead, he explained that the minority investment from the Penner Sports Group, comprising Denver Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner, has provided the team with greater financial flexibility. Despite the team's struggles, there is hope for improvement. The emergence of first baseman TJ Rumfield and outfielder Jake McCarthy has been noted, with optimism that these players could have a significant impact next year. Kris Bryant's limited playing time due to injuries has been acknowledged, but the team remains focused on roster-building and preparing for the upcoming offseason.",
  "summary": "DENVER (AP) — For the Colorado Rockies, progress meant raising their win total by 15 games — and their ticket prices by around 12%.They're in catch-up mode all over the ballpark.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rockies show progress in latest 100-loss season, and raise ticket prices to catch up with MLB",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rockies-show-progress-in-latest-100-loss-season-and-raise-ticket",
        "published": "2026-10-07T00:15:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}