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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Behind the beard: For those who got to know Charlie Blackmon best, Rockies outfielder “was a trip”
Charlie Blackmon's postgame dining habits shocked and awed Nolan Arenado.

Rockies, routed by Dodgers, lose 100 games for second straight season
The Colorado Rockies went 30 years without losing 100 games in a season. Now they've done it in back-to-back seasons. At least they aren't the White Sox.

Rockies Journal: Kris Bryant says “I’m not going to sugarcoat it, itap been terrible”
As another Rockies losing season draws to a close, Kris Bryant remains a problem, not a solution. He's intent on changing that.

Shohei Ohtani homers, goes 4 for 5, leads Dodgers to 11-4 rout of Rockies
The Rockies, who are 3-7 against Los Angeles this season, took another shaky step toward their second consecutive 100-loss season.

100 losses loom as Rockies’ offense no-shows in loss to Cardinals
LoDo, we have a problem. An ongoing problem to be precise.

Charlie Blackmon triples and doubles, but Cardinals cruise past Rockies
On cue, that old Blackmon magic showed up Tuesday night at Coors Field, but the Rockies' chances of beating the Cardinals disappeared with the return of late-inning pratfalls.

As Rockies’ Charlie Blackmon approaches retirement, a lingering question: What will become of the beard?
Pregame, in-game, post-game, off day, or off-season, Charlie Blackmon always had a game plan precisely mapped out -- except retirement.

Rockies’ Charlie Blackmon retiring after iconic 14-year career
The 38-year-old outfielder's hard-charging play, gnarly mountain-man beard and infectious walk-up song made him a fan favorite.

How Kyle Freeland rebounded — again — to be the rock of Rockies’ rotation
Kyle Freeland's been down, demoted and counted out.

Rockies Mailbag: Who’ll be the primary catchers in 2025?
What are the Colorado Rockies going to do with three catchers — Jacob Stallings, Hunter Goodman and Drew Romo — and what does that mean for their future?