This series is between two teams actively contending for a wild-card berth into the playoffs.
Will the Rockies go all-in for a third year as wild cards? The Rockies were wild-card teams in each of the last two seasons. In the off-season, they acquired two first basemen, Daniel Murphy and Mark Reynolds. Despite making no major acquisitions, their $145-Million 25-man opening-day payroll is their highest ever.
At 23-27, their win-loss record is worse than preseason expectations. They stand in fourth place in the NL West.