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 Journal: Kris Bryant’s fragile future, team MVP and other 2025 predictions
My bold, way-too-specific predictions for the Rockies' 2025 season.

Denver Post staff predictions for 2025 MLB season: Rockies’ record, division winners, World Series champion and more
Denver Post staff gives predictions for the Colorado Rockies and the 2025 MLB season.

Rockies Recap: Antonio Senzatela sets team’s Cactus League record
Right-hander Antonio Senzatela owns a 1.21 ERA, the lowest in Rockies spring training history.

Rockies’ Thairo Estrada breaks wrist, out four to eight weeks
Thairo Estrada was signed to replace Brendan Rodgers, who was non-tendered by Colorado after the 2024 season.

Rockies Recap: Colorado launches four homers vs. Rangers
Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard, mired in a deep slump, broke out with a two-run homer in the first.

Rockies face tough roster decisions in rotation, outfield and bullpen — and that’s a good thing
It's crunch time at the Rockies' gleaming complex at Salt River Fields.

Rockies Recap: Jordan Beck breaks slump with two-hit day
Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck entered Wednesday's game batting .182, but his 2-for-4 day lifted his average to .208.

📬 Rockies Mailbag: Can Chase Dollander be the next Paul Skenes?
It would be cool if Chase Dollander became baseball's next wunderkind. But I don't know if it will happen this season.

Rockies Recap: Chase Dollander impresses, Hunter Goodman stays red hot
Rockies top prospect Chase Dollander, trying to pitch his way onto the 26-man roster, displayed his talents against the Giants, striking out seven over 3 2/3 scoreless innings.

Rockies Recap: Kyle Freeland, named opening day starter, charged with seven runs
Left-hander Kyle Freeland, after officially being named the opening day start, posted a poor line, but he didn't pitch that badly.