On The Rox

In the latest episode of the On The Rox podcast, The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders catches up with Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray, who gives his thoughts on a new nickname for the Rockies starting rotation. He also talks about his offseason, how he dealt with the Wild Card loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and how his demeanor changes when he's on the mound. Finally, Patrick closes out the show with his thoughts on the upcoming contract situations with the Rockies all-star hitters, Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMaheiu and Nolan Arenado.

In the first On The Rox podcast of 2018, Patrick Saunders welcomes Chris Iannetta, the catcher and winery owner who returns to Colorado. Jenny Cavnar also joins to talk about motherhood and baseball. And with spring training underway, did the team do enough to replace Mark Reynolds and Carlos Gonzales? And will the Rockies' young pitchers avoid a sophomore slump?

Rockies rookie pitcher Kyle Freeland joins The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders to discuss his early season success, what motivated him during the offseason and his golf game. Patrick also discusses the trouble with the Rockies' Tylers (Anderson and Chatwood). Patrick also goes inside some staggering numbers the Rockies are putting up this season, especially by their rookie pitchers. And finally he answers a few questions from the Rockies Mailbag. Released May 31, 2017.

Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu joins the show and talks about the Rockies' fast start and his friendship with outfielder Charlie Blackmon. Patrick Saunders and Nick Groke discuss comments from ESPN's Tony Kornheiser calling Colorado a team of "frauds." Plus, Nick and Patrick talk about which Rockies starter would be best suited for a move to the bullpen.

Pitcher Chad Bettis returned to the Colorado Rockies this week, following his chemotherapy treatment, and has an ambitious timeline to pitch before the All-Star break. The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders and Nick Groke discuss when they think Bettis will return to game action, and what his role will be when he returns.

In the second segment, Patrick and Nick discuss which Rockies pitcher they would send to the mound in a hypothetical must-win game at the end of the season against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers.

Finally, Patrick catches up with Rockies pitching coach Steve Foster, to get his insight on the remarkable success of Colorado's rookie hurlers. Foster also provides a quick thumbnail on each of the Rockies starting pitchers.

Rockies beat writer Patrick Saunders met with pitcher Jon Gray, who talked about cutting his hair, expectations for himself and the team.

Saunders also answered a few mailbag questions from fans.

Hear from Rockies superfan Mile High Mohawk, who was honored in Scottsdale this week for being the Colorado Rockies fan of the year. The Denver Post's Rockies beat writer Patrick Saunders sits down with the Mohawk himself, along with his wife, Mrs. Mohawk.

Rockies catcher Tony Wolters joins the podcast to discuss how his spring is going, how he's made the transition behind the plate and how the team has dealt with injuries this spring.

And finally, The Denver Post's Nick Groke joins Patrick for a lively discussion on the Rockies rotation, who is in line to become Colorado's closer, and which players will grab the final roster spots as the team breaks camp.

Got a question for Patrick or Nick? Send it [email protected].

The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders is joined by Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports, who sheds some light on the national perspective of the Colorado Rockies heading into 2017. Patrick gives five impressions at the midway point of spring training, including how many homers he think Trevor Story can hit, and who he thinks could get the nod as the Opening Day starting pitcher. Last, Patrick opens up the mailbag for questions on Tim Tebow's quest with the Mets and whether he thinks the Rockies lineup is the best in the NL West.

Got a question for the Rockies Mailbag? Send it to [email protected]

Los Angeles Dodgers reporter Alanna Rizzo joins the podcast to talk about her love for Colorado, her former co-worker Vin Scully, and which team she thinks will in the NL West. The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders gives his take on the competition for the starting job in left field between David Dahl and Gerardo Parra, plus he talks about Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black's approach to team building.

Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon joins On The Rox podcast to talk about spring training with Rockies beat reporter Patrick Saunders. Saunders also talks with Nick Groke of the Post about the Cactus League and what to expect in 2017 at 20th and Blake.