On The Rox

In this packed edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down the final stretch of the Rockies' 2021 season.

Can Colorado play spoiler against the Dodgers and Giants at Coors Field as those teams vie for the National League West crown? Plus, analysis on Trevor Story's LoDo swan song, how the Rockies' minor-league affiliates fared this year, breaking down the team's recent road surge, Larry Walker's number retirement this weekend and more analysis.

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down Colorado's season full of juxtapositions. How can Colorado be so good at home (MLB-best 43 wins at Coors Field) but so bad on the road (MLB-worst 14 wins)?

Plus, analysis on Colorado's upcoming road trip to Chicago, Los Angeles and Arlington, and what to make of right-hander Jon Gray's future with the Rockies.

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down the Rockies' moves -- or lack thereof -- at the 2021 MLB trade deadline.

Why didn't the Rockies trade all-star shortstop Trevor Story? What's to make of the club's trade to get back right-handed prospect Case Williams? How should fans feel about the club's identity after the deadline? Those questions, and more, are addressed.

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders preview the second half of the Rockies' 2021 season.

What's the likelihood that shortstop Trevor Story is traded before the deadline, and same goes for right-hander Jon Gray? What are reasons to go out to Coors Field to see Colorado down the stretch of the season, considering the team isn't contention? Those questions, and more, are addressed.

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders recap the 2021 Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field.

What were takeaways from the derby, won again by Mets' slugger Pete Alonso? And what about the Midsummer Classic, where the American League won for an eighth straight time and Blue Jays phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took home the MVP? Plus, commentary on the Play Ball Park, the all-star uniforms and the all-star weekend as a whole.

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders analyze the Rockies' woes away from Coors Field this year as the team is on pace to break the MLB record for lowest road winning percentage in a single season.

Plus, commentary on interim general manager Bill Schmidt's candidacy for the permanent job as well as an update on the trade status of shortstop Trevor Story.

In this packed edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders preview the 2021 Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field.

Who is the favorite in Monday's derby, and how will Rockies shortstop Trevor Story fare? What are storylines to watch and locals to look out for heading into the all-star game? Those questions are addressed, plus much more analysis.

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss the return of Nolan Arenado to Coors Field in a Cardinals uniform.

With St. Louis not faring much better than Colorado, when will Arenado get the postseason relevance he's been looking for? Plus, thoughts on German Marquez's one-hitter against the Pirates and the right-hander's recent stretch of dominance (3-0 with 0.39 ERA over his last three starts).

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss Charlie Blackmon's legacy with the Rockies after he passed Larry Walker for second on the club's all-time hit list.

Will Chuck Nazty be on the Rockies' Mount Rushmore when it's all said and done? Plus, discussion on what interim GM Bill Schmidt should do at the trade deadline, and the potential return he needs to get back in exchange for shortstop Trevor Story.

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss the recent surge by the Colorado rotation.

Plus, analyzing the team's contrasting play at home and on the road, injury updates regarding Trevor Story and Chris Owings, and breakdowns on right-handed relievers Daniel Bard and Yency Almonte.