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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Reliever Zach Agnos looking like dark horse of Rockies’ spring training
Right-handed reliever Zach Agnos is ready to cowboy up as the dark horse of Rockies spring training.

Rockies Recap: Kris Bryant hits mammoth homer, German Marquez returns
Bryant, who's hopeful he can stay healthy this season, hit a mammoth 462-foot two-run homer off Chicago right-hander Jairo Iriarte.

Rockies Recap: Zac Veen, Michael Toglia stay hot against San Francisco Giants
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen and first baseman Michael Toglia continue to rake in the Cactus League.

Rockies’ Chase Dollander dazzles in Cactus League debut
A first-inning sequence spoke volumes about Chase Dollander's impressive and much-anticipated Cactus League debut.

Rockies’ Kris Bryant: “A big win, getting on field, feeling good” early in spring training
Bryant's balky lower back feels better, he's moving well, and his swing looks fluid.

Rockies Recap: Kyle Freeland, Antonio Senzatela sharp in win over A’s
Freeland, who figures to be a mainstay in the rotation, pitched two scoreless innings, giving up two hits, walking none and striking out none.

Best Rockies pitcher ever? Chase Dollander is prepared for the hype
Chase Dollander, the ninth overall pick in the 2023 draft out of the University of Tennessee, is the buzz of Rockies spring training.

Rockies Recap: Michael Toglia, Zac Veen homer in 9-3 rout of D-backs
First baseman Michael Toglia, who envisions the Rockies' core of young players evolving into the next Blake Street Bombers, hit a three-run, opposite-field homer to left-center in the fifth.

Rockies Journal: Zac Veen, stalled by injuries, not about to fade away
Zac Veen arrived at spring training with long, purple hair.

Rockies see Brenton Doyle bringing power to leadoff spot
Manager Bud Black liked the idea of Doyle providing power at the top of the lineup as Blackmon did.