Sometimes it takes a while for the haters to truly cool off. The Colorado Rockies , who are having a resurgent start to 2026 with a 14-18 record, are still the worst team in MLB, according to the latest power rankings from ESPN . This comes just days after the team went into Queens and shook the New York Mets to their core via a sweep. That is not to mention the series split that the Rockies achieved over the oh-so-mighty Los Angeles Dodgers, who just happen to be at the top — deservedly so — of the power rankings with their impressive 20-11 record. So, what is the deal? Why is the national media not giving the Rockies a bit more credit? There are several reasons, none of which are going to be very convincing to avid Rockies enjoyers. The Rockies’ Reputation Still Looms Large Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer. | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images The first is simple: history. Colorado has a history of being terrible, with last season’s ineptitude being the sore spot on the ledger.…