Rockies vs. Giants (NL West)
Rockies aim for playoffs after seven-year absence, with new ownership and a franchise-record win.
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National League West division. The 2026 season is their 34th in MLB and their 32nd at Coors Field.
Quick Facts
- Division
- NL West (National League)
- Rockies established
- 1993 (expansion franchise)
- Rockies home
- Coors Field, Denver, Colorado (~5,280 ft (1.61 km) elevation)
- Giants home
- Oracle Park
- San Francisco
- California
- Rivalry type
- Intra-division
- NL West
- regular season + postseason
Lore & Background
The Rockies have improved their franchise-worst 43–119 record from last year following a victory against the Kansas City Royals on July 31. They will look to make the playoffs after a seven-year absence. Warren Schaefer, the interim manager since May 11, 2025, was named the team's manager on November 24. He was retained by new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta, who joined the team in early November after leading the Cleveland Browns football team. On April 10, 2026, it was announced that the Penner Sports Group had bought a 40% minority stake in the Rockies. Led by Denver Broncos co-owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner, the move made them the largest minority owners in MLB. On June 14, 2026, the Rockies scored their franchise record 23 runs in a 23–9 win over the Athletics which was played at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Reader's Guide
The Rockies' home ballpark is Coors Field. The team's president of baseball operations is Paul DePodesta. The general manager is Josh Byrnes. The manager is Warren Schaefer. The hitting coach is Brett Pill. The pitching coach is Alon Leichman.
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