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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Mountain Vista’s Braelynn Looney primed to capture state’s first Class 5A flag football title
Braelynn Looney has been preparing for this moment ever since she made a little boy cry.

CSU Rams shut down New Mexico, keep Mountain West title hopes alive
On a perfect autumn afternoon, the Rams won in front of an announced sellout crowd of 36,980.

Rockies Journal: By the numbers, from historically bad offense to promise in the bullpen
Ryan Feltner emerged as Colorado's best starter in second half of the season.

CSU Rams vs. New Mexico: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions
If CSU can run the ball as it has been, it should win the game.

📬 Rockies Mailbag: How much is franchise worth? Does Dick Monfort make a profit?
According to Forbes, the Rockies rank 20th in MLB with an evaluation of $1.48 billion.

Rockies’ Bud Black on returning for ninth season: “I want to be part of the solution”
Bud Black sees big improvement in pitching next season for the Rockies.

CSU Rams hold on, win at Air Force for first time since 2002
The Colorado State Rams have endured many long, somber bus rides from Falcon Stadium back home to Fort Collins. Not Saturday night.

Is CSU-Air Force football rivalry nearing end with Rams set to jump to Pac-12?
Rams' move to the Pac-12 in 2026 means Saturday's game at Falcon Stadium could be the last for a long while.

Rockies Journal: What will Colorado’s offseason look like? A forecast that includes trades and, yes, a lower payroll
Forecasting the Rockies' offseason is like forecasting Colorado's weather. It's an inexact science.

Rockies’ Jake Cave, Peter Lambert and Dakota Hudson become free agents
The moves leave the Rockies with 38 players on their 40-man Major League roster.