Patrick Saunders

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鈥檚 been a Rockies beat writer since 2005, save for a two-year stint as The Post抖阴ap online sports editor in 2010-11. Patrick was honored as the 2018 Colorado Sportswriter of the Year and was president of the Baseball Writers鈥� 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鈥檚 degree in journalism from the University of Colorado.

Colorado's Zac Veen swings during an at-bat against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning during a spring training baseball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Rockies Recap: Antonio Senzatela shines again, Zac Veen pushing for starting spot

March 15, 2025 at 9:02 p.m.

Colorado's only run came off the bat of shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, who hit a solo homer off White Sox lefty Mart铆n P茅rez in the first inning.

Sienna Betts (51) of the Grandview Wolves, right, and her teammates rush the court after defeating the Legend Titans 61-39, winning the state high school girls Class 6A championship game at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Grandview, Sienna Betts crush Legend to win third Class 6A title in four years

March 15, 2025 at 5:26 p.m.

One moment illustrated the Grandview Wolves' brilliant, championship season.

Windsor High School Boy鈥檚 Basketball team celebrates as the state title trophy is handed to them after winning the Class 5A Boy鈥檚 Basketball State Championship game at Denver Coliseum, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Denver. (Rebecca Slezak/Special to The Denver Post).

CHSAA state basketball tournament: 2025 Championship Saturday results, coverage

March 16, 2025 at 8:36 a.m.

Refresh this page for the latest updates and results from Denver Coliseum.

Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) throws during spring training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Feb. 19. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Rockies Journal: Kyle Freeland predicts dark days are over. “It’s fantastic the young guys have a chip on their shoulder”

March 15, 2025 at 9:50 a.m.

Veteran Kyle Freeland's darkness has lifted. He's genuinely optimistic about the upcoming season and the club's future.

Charlie Condon, Colorado's first-round pick in 2024 at No. 3 overall, looks out from the dugout during a Spokane Indians game in 2024. (Courtesy of Spokane Indians)

Rockies prospect Charlie Condon out at least six weeks with broken wrist

March 15, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.

Charlie Condon's plans for a rebound season hit a detour.

The Timnath Cubs mascot and cheerleaders in the first half of the state high school girls 4A Final 4 game against the Delta Panthers at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on Friday, March 14, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

CHSAA state basketball tournament: Final Four live coverage, results from Denver Coliseum

March 14, 2025 at 10:27 p.m.

Follow along with live updates and results from the CHSAA Class 5A and 4A state basketball tournament at Denver Coliseum.

Colorado Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander (78) at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Rockies Recap: Chase Dollander rebounds, Jacob Stallings hits two homers

March 13, 2025 at 5:53 p.m.

Veteran catcher Jacob Stallings homered in his two at-bats (his first two homers of spring) and drove in four runs

Sienna Betts (51) of the Grandview Wolves battles with Leekaya Burke-Perryman (2) of the Pine Creek Eagles late in the second half of the state high school girls 6A Final 4 game at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Sienna Betts powers Grandview past Pine Creek and into 6A girls basketball final

March 13, 2025 at 4:55 p.m.

The bitterness of last year's devasting defeat lingered, ultimately inspiring Sienna Betts and the Grandview Wolves.

Garrett Barger (12) of the Eaglecrest Raptors celebrates in front of his teammates, Kris Coleman (11), left, and Gavin Gallegos (10) after defeating the the Mountain Vista Golden Eagles in overtime 79-69 winning the state high school boys 6A Final 4 game at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

CHSAA state basketball tournament: Final Four live coverage, results from Denver Coliseum

March 13, 2025 at 10:45 p.m.

The semifinals of the Colorado high school basketball state tournaments for Class 6A and 5A girls take place Thursday at Denver Coliseum.

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (22) comes off the field after an at-bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Rockies Recap: Outfield candidates Nolan Jones, Sean Bouchard, Zac Veen heat up

March 12, 2025 at 6:42 p.m.

Kris Bryant goes 0 for 4 with two strikeouts, dropping average to .143.

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