Rockies vs. Padres (NL West)
Rockies aim for playoffs after seven-year drought.
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National League West division.
Quick Facts
- Division
- National League West (both clubs)
- Rockies founded
- 1993 (expansion)
- Rockies home park
- Coors Field, Denver, Colorado (~5,280 ft (1.61 km) elevation)
- Padres home park
- Petco Park
- San Diego
- California
- Iconic rockies player
- Larry Walker (NL MVP, 1997)
Lore & Background
The 2026 Colorado Rockies season is their 34th in Major League Baseball and their 32nd season at Coors Field. 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.
Reader's Guide
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.
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