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The Colorado Rockies are a professional baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. The team began play in 1993 as an expansion team and played their home games for their first two seasons at Mile High Stadium. Since 1995, they have played at Coors Field, which is located in the Lower Downtown area of Denver. The Rockies have reached the MLB postseason four times, each time as the National League wild card team. Twice (1995 and 2009) they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. In 2007, the Rockies advanced all the way to the World Series, only to be swept by the Boston Red Sox. The team is owned by the Monfort brothers and managed by Bud Black. The Rockies are still best known for their high-scoring home games, which are largely a result of the thin air at Denver's high elevation and the effects of the dry climate on the balls' leather covering.

The Rockies play their home games at Coors Field, located in downtown Denver. Coors Field opened in 1995 and is known for its picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains and its hitter-friendly dimensions due to the high elevation. The stadium's unique features include a row of purple seats marking the exact elevation of one mile above sea level, earning it the nickname "The Mile High Stadium."

Despite being a relatively young franchise, the Rockies have had several notable players don their uniform, including:

1. Todd Helton: A first baseman and franchise icon, Helton spent his entire 17-year career with the Rockies. He was a five-time All-Star and won three Gold Glove Awards during his tenure. Helton is considered one of the greatest players in Rockies history.
2. Larry Walker: A dynamic outfielder known for his power and athleticism, Walker played 10 seasons with the Rockies and was a key player on the team's 2007 National League championship squad. He was a five-time All-Star and won three batting titles during his career.
3. Troy Tulowitzki: A talented shortstop, Tulowitzki spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Rockies and was known for his defensive prowess and power at the plate. He was a five-time All-Star and won two Gold Glove Awards.
4. Nolan Arenado: A six-time Gold Glove-winning third baseman, Arenado was a defensive wizard and a force at the plate during his time with the Rockies. He was a five-time All-Star and won the Platinum Glove Award as the best defensive player in the National League multiple times.

The Rockies have a budding rivalry with the Arizona Diamondbacks, fueled by competitive divisional matchups and shared geographic proximity. Known as the "Rockies-Diamondbacks rivalry," it has intensified in recent years as both teams have competed for supremacy in the National League West division.

In addition to their rivalry with the Diamondbacks, the Rockies also have heated matchups with other NL West teams, such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants. These divisional rivalries add extra excitement to the regular season and contribute to the passionate atmosphere at Coors Field.