The Rockies are heading into San Diego to begin the battle of "We're not going to finish last in the NL West this year".

Led by Andrew McCutchen, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at ten games above .500 and are in good position for a run at the playoffs, albeit in mid-July. Can the Rockies put a halt to the Bucs' momentum?

The Philadelphia Phillies, while not as bad as the Rockies, are certainly more disappointing in the midst of a run where they were expected to be the NL Juggernaut. Can the rested and recently-improved pitching staff hold the Phillies at bay?

The Rockies are ready for another 3 game series with Washington. Can they actually take a series on the road against the NL's best?

Know Your Foe #27: Beltran, Cardinals Set to Tee Off Against Rockies

The Padres are 1 of the only 2 teams in the NL worse than the Rockies. Will it stay that way after this weekend?

Know Your Foe #25: First-Place Nationals Bring Baseball's Best Pitching Staff into Coors Field

Know Your Foe: Baseball's Best Team Set to Square Off Against its Third-Worst

Know Your Foe #23: Struggling Phillies Jumping Out of Their Shoes with Rockies in Town

The Rockies are 0-9 in Interleague play this season. Can they make it 1-11?