Rockies reporter
Patrick Saunders
A third-generation Colorado native, Patrick has worked for The Denver Post since October 1998 when he began covering the Denver Broncos. He’s been a Rockies beat writer since 2005, save for a two-year stint as The Postap online sports editor in 2010-11. Patrick was honored as the 2018 Colorado Sportswriter of the Year and was president of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in 2017. He graduated from Arvada High School, earned a degree in history and education from Fort Lewis College and has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Colorado.
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Rockies’ Antonio Senzatela tests fewer-fastballs philosophy in Cactus League opener
Antonio Senzatela is Exhibit A for the Rockies' new pitching philosophy.

Rockies’ T.J. Rumfield, out of Triple-A limbo with Yankees, takes his shot at wide-open first base job
T.J. Rumfield was a big-league first baseman trapped in Triple-A limbo. At least, that's how he saw things. So did the Rockies.

Rockies embrace ‘Camp Schaeffer’ as franchise tries new methods to turn things around
One thing's for sure: Players are going to get more sleep during their 42-day stint in the desert.

Kyle Freeland, Rockies’ new player rep, preparing for labor battle with MLB
Kyle Freeland has stepped into the fire.

Rockies’ Kris Bryant ‘in pain every day,’ can’t play baseball but not retiring
Kris Bryant has a locker in the Salt River Fields clubhouse, but he's not a baseball player right now.

Rockies’ Tomoyuki Sugano eyes another chance vs. Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani
Tomoyuki Sugano wants another shot at Shohei Ohtani.

Rockies’ 10 biggest spring training questions start with pitching
With a new front office and coaches in place, Rockies players insist there is a new direction and a new energy at Salt River Fields.

Rockies’ starting rotation competition bolstered by three veteran free agents
Bolstered by the acquisition of three veteran free agents -- right-hander Michael Lorenzen and Tomoyuki Sugano, and lefty Jose Quintana -- the Rockies open spring training on Thursday at Salt...

Rockies’ Ryan Feltner goes ‘caveman’ as he returns from injury-marred 2025 season
In his quest to become a better, stronger, more accomplished pitcher, Rockies Renaissance man Ryan Feltner is going back to the Stone Age.

Rockies to sign veteran LHP Jose Quintana, according to report
Competition for the Rockies' starting rotation is becoming more intriguing. And older.