5 Facts About Colorado Rockies

1. On November 17, 1992, the Colorado Rockies selected 36 players in the MLB Expansion Draft as they set the foundation for their Inaugural Season roster.

2. On Friday, the Colorado Rockies announced that two members of the 2018 coaching staff will not be returning for the upcoming season.

3. At the start of the 2012 season, the Colorado Rockies introduced "Purple Mondays" in which the team wears its purple uniform every Monday game day.

4. In 2007, the Colorado Rockies advanced to the World Series, only to be swept by the Boston Red Sox.

5. The Colorado Rockies won their first National League championship in 2007, after having won 14 of their final 15 games in order to secure a Wild Card position.