"Anyone getting off the elevator outside the Colorado Rockies' clubhouse in the bowels of Coors Field is greeted by the logo from the 2007 World Series, the only one the Rockies have played in. Around the corner, near the entrance to the visitor's clubhouse, the walls are covered with drawings of Dante Bichette, Todd Helton, Larry Walker, Andrés Galarraga and other former Rockie greats."
"Colorado has made the playoffs just twice in the last 15 seasons, winning no postseason games over that span. The Rockies last won a playoff game in 2009. This year the team has the worst record in the majors, have already lost 101 games for a third straight season and their run differential of minus-364 heading into the weekend is the worst for any team in at least 125 years. The team's fWAR, or FanGraphs wins above replacement, is a big-league low 2.0."
"Yet the Rockies, who were eliminated from playoff contention long ago, just may factor in who wins the National League West. Because after they finish a three-game series with the second-place Padres this weekend in Denver, they come to Dodger Stadium for three games with the first-place Dodgers beginning Monday. After that, they head to San Diego for four more with the Padres."
Coors Field's clubhouse displays the franchise's lone World Series logo and portraits of former stars, underscoring a franchise tied to past success. The Rockies have reached the playoffs twice in 15 seasons and last won a postseason game in 2009. This season features the worst record in the majors, a third straight 100-loss campaign, a minus-364 run differential — the worst in at least 125 years — and a league-low 2.0 fWAR. The team is already eliminated from contention but could affect the NL West through upcoming series against the Padres and Dodgers. Interim manager Warren Schaeffer expresses confidence in an imminent turnaround.
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