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Colorado Rockies (COL)

National League – West • Record: 42-64 (0.396)
Race:

Seed Chasing Arizona Diamondbacks for a wild card spot (13 game(s) back)
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 11 rivals contending for 3 spots
Magic # 57
Tragic # 44
Playoff odds 0.0%
Division 0.0% • Wild card 0.0%
Full league odds →
Magic counts down to clinching — drops as you win or bubble teams lose.
Tragic counts down to elimination — drops as you lose or the chaser wins.

Playoff pace

On pace for 64 wins • typical playoff line ≈ 86 wins
Line = final wins of each season's last team in, averaged over the past 4 seasons.
-22 behind the line

Tonight's rooting guide


Live rooting guide — it updates as games go final, so items may disappear.
Showing remaining games that can still affect your numbers.
Your game
  • If Colorado Rockies beat Milwaukee Brewers tonight, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
  • If Colorado Rockies lose to Milwaukee Brewers tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Colorado Rockies go 4-6 while Arizona Diamondbacks go 5-5:
Magic # 57 → 47Magic -10 Tragic # 44 → 33Tragic -11
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.

Draft lottery outlook

If the season ended today: lottery seed No. 2 — a 16.6% chance at the No. 1 pick and an expected pick of 4.0.

Full draft order & lottery simulator →

Frequently asked questions

What is the Colorado Rockies magic number right now?

The Colorado Rockies magic number is currently 57. Any combination of Colorado Rockies wins and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 57 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Colorado Rockies elimination number?

The Colorado Rockies elimination number is 44. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Colorado Rockies lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Colorado Rockies playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Colorado Rockies make the playoffs in about 0.0% of outcomes.

What is a magic number in baseball?

A magic number is the combined total of team wins and chasing-team losses that guarantees a playoff spot. When it reaches 0, the spot is clinched no matter what happens in the remaining games.

When did the Colorado Rockies last make the playoffs?

The Colorado Rockies last made the MLB playoffs in 2018. They have missed 7 straight postseasons.

When did the Colorado Rockies last win the World Series?

The Colorado Rockies have never won the World Series.

How often are these numbers updated?

Standings and magic numbers on Sports Magic Numbers refresh throughout the day and after every MLB game, so the numbers here reflect the live playoff race.

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