“The Rockies mascot is named Dinger,” comedian Jay Mohr wrote in “It Sucks to Be Them,” a piece on SI.com. “He is a big, fat, purple dinosaur who sports a baby T-shirt that barely covers his nipples.

DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have hit their third consecutive 100-loss season, extending a disappointing streak that has tested the loyalty of fans at Coors Field. The milestone places the team among ...