Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction for Sunday, May 24, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Colorado Rockies visit the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET on MLB.TV. Colorado is 20-32 and fifth in the NL West, while Arizona is 26-24 and fourth in the division. The Rockies won Friday’s matchup 3-2 after losing three of their previous four games overall. Arizona had won three straight contests before dropping the opener in this series. Browse through our free MLB picks before the first pitch.
Rockies Trying to Build on Friday’s Victory
Colorado picked up a 3-2 win Friday night behind another strong pitching effort after allowing just five total runs across the last two games. The Rockies continue struggling away from home overall with a 10-17 road record, but the club has remained competitive offensively during most of May. Colorado has also produced 14 runs across its last three victories.
The Rockies are hitting .244 with a .311 on-base percentage and .381 slugging percentage, producing 214 runs on 426 hits. Mickey Moniak leads the offense with 12 home runs, 28 RBI, and a .607 slugging percentage, while Troy Johnston is batting .316 with a .373 OBP. TJ Rumfield has added six home runs and 26 RBI, and Hunter Goodman owns 11 home runs with a .472 slugging percentage. Jake McCarthy has also contributed nine stolen bases and a .282 batting average through 41 games.
Pitching has remained inconsistent throughout the season for Colorado. The Rockies carry a 4.88 ERA and 1.46 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .274 against the staff, one of the highest marks in baseball. Colorado has surrendered 68 home runs and issued 179 walks through 52 games. The bullpen has also struggled late in games despite Friday’s close victory.
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Injuries: McCade Brown, 60-Day IL, Jeff Criswell, 60-Day IL, Ryan Feltner, 15-Day IL, Jordan Beck, 10-Day IL, Jimmy Herget, 15-Day IL
Diamondbacks Looking to Respond at Home
Arizona had its three-game winning streak snapped Friday night after the offense managed only two runs on seven hits. The Diamondbacks have still won four of their last six games overall and continue playing solid baseball at Chase Field with a 16-10 home record entering Sunday’s matchup.
The Diamondbacks are hitting .244 with a .311 on-base percentage and .397 slugging percentage, producing 225 runs on 404 hits. Ildemaro Vargas has been one of the club’s most productive hitters with a .318 average, seven home runs, and 32 RBI, while Corbin Carroll owns a .392 OBP with seven home runs and six stolen bases. Nolan Arenado has added seven home runs and 25 RBI, and Ketel Marte has contributed seven home runs with 22 RBI. Arizona has totaled 44 home runs and 93 doubles through 50 games.
Arizona’s pitching staff has performed better overall than Colorado’s this season. The Diamondbacks enter with a 4.14 ERA and 1.26 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .241 batting average. Arizona has also recorded 361 strikeouts and allowed fewer home runs than Colorado entering this series finale.
Injuries: Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Day-To-Day, Spencer Giesting, 7-Day IL, Pavin Smith, 60-Day IL, Carlos Santana, 10-Day IL, Cristian Mena, 60-Day IL
Pitching Matchup
Colorado Rockies – Jose Quintana
Quintana is 2-2 with a 4.08 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 39.2 innings. The left-hander has allowed 39 hits with 20 strikeouts and 17 walks while giving up six home runs this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks – Ryne Nelson
Nelson is 1-3 with a 5.19 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 52.0 innings. The right-hander has allowed 46 hits with 46 strikeouts and 11 home runs surrendered this season.
Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Pick
- Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona has the advantage because of the stronger overall lineup and better pitching numbers across the season. The Diamondbacks have been productive at home, and Colorado continues to carry one of the weakest team ERAs in baseball. Nelson has also pitched better recently despite the overall ERA, putting Arizona in a favorable position to bounce back Sunday.
Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Over/Under Pick
- Over
This matchup will cash over with both pitching staffs allowing frequent scoring opportunities this season. Colorado owns a 4.88 ERA and has already surrendered 68 home runs, while Nelson has allowed 11 homers through 52 innings. Both offenses have enough power hitters to create multiple scoring chances throughout the afternoon.
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