What happened: Colorado's season-ticket increase stays in focus as the club heads into the offseason after another 100-loss year. Division rivals are still shaping October, sharpening the contrast around Colorado's pricing decision.

Why it matters: The move matters because fans are being asked to pay more while the standard in the division keeps climbing around the Rockies. That combination keeps pressure on the franchise's baseball operation and its case to the fan base.

What to watch: Watch for offseason sales reaction and any further public defense of the increase. The NL West's October run will keep supplying the comparison.