Ask yourself this: on January 29, when the Rockies’ universe seemed to be collapsing, would you have ever believe the post-Arenado Rockies would even have a chance at catching the San Diego Padres this year?
The Rockies will pass the Padres in the National League West if:
- Colorado finishes 9-3
- San Diego finishes 3-10
When the calendar turned to September, the Padres were tied with the Reds for the National League’s second wildcard slot. They were closely followed by the Phillies and Cardinals (2.