Club History & Eras
25 entries in the Colorado Rockies compendium.
Expansion Era (1993–2004)High Altitude Beginnings and the Rise of a Mountain Legacy.Nolan Arenado Trade Controversy (2018)Where the air is thin and the balls fly far.The 2018 Wild Card RunA thunderous return to the playoffs fueled by Coors Field magic and a resilient roster.Coors Field Opening Day (1995)The first pitch at Coors Field launched a new era of high-altitude baseball.Charlie Blackmon Era Begins (2013–Present)Rockies: Purple mountain majesty on the diamond.Larry Brown's Early Management (1993–2004)A lifeline through the desert, carving canyons and sustaining millions.Todd Zeile & The 1995 Rookie ClassA steady shortstop who played for 11 MLB teams, including the Colorado Rockies, and later became a high…1994 Strike-Shortened SeasonThe Rockies' strike-shortened 1994 season was their last at Mile High Stadium.The Monfort Family Ownership Era (1993–2014)From expansion to the World Series: the Colorado Rockies' journey in the National League.1993 Expansion Inaugural SeasonRockies debut with record attendance and Galarraga's batting title.1995 First Full SeasonThe Colorado Rockies: Denver's expansion team that has never won a division title.2003 Competitive PushRockies minor league system: international stars and comeback armsThe Todd Helton Prime Era (1997–2009)Five All-Star seasons of quiet dominance2009 NL West Division ChampionshipThe Colorado Rockies: a team that has never won a division title but has made five postseason appearances.2007 NL West Division ChampionshipRockies: Five postseasons, no division titles.2014 Ownership Change and RebuildThe Colorado Rockies: Denver's MLB team, known for Coors Field, the 2007 NL pennant, and a history of Wild…The 2010–2013 Transitional DeclineFour years of mile-high patience while the Rockies searched for their next identity.The Matt Holliday & Troy Tulowitzki Core Era (2005–2012)Two stars, one thin-air cathedral, and a decade of almost.2015 Rebuilding PhaseEngineering marvel through the Rockies2016 NL Wild Card Playoff RunA rebuilding season that set the stage for future Rockies playoff runs.2018 Competitive SeasonDenver's original NHL team, before the Avalanche.2017 Charlie Blackmon & Nolan Arenado PeakRockies: Denver's purple mountain majesty on the diamond.2019 NL Wild Card Playoff RunThe Rockies are one of only two MLB teams to have never won a division title.We Like to PartyDutch Eurodance group's global party anthem from 1998.Hey! BabyA 1962 number-one hit with a harmonica riff that influenced the Beatles.
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