On The Rox

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss the indefinite postponement of the 2020 Major League Baseball season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

When can baseball fans realistically expect the league to be back in action? Does a shortened season help the Rockies' postseason chances? What effect is the postponement having on player preparedness, the draft, the minor leagues and the international signing period?

The reporters answer those questions, and more, in a packed episode addressing an unprecedented situation facing the league.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation, Sports Illustrated's prediction for the Rockies to finish in last place and the effect of coronavirus on Major League Baseball. The show includes extended analysis on Chi Chi Gonzalez, Peter Lambert and Jeff Hoffman.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast from Salt River Fields, Denver Post sportswriter Kyle Newman catches up with veteran right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez to discuss his comeback attempt with the Rockies. Jimenez, 36, is in camp as a non-roster invitee and last pitched in the majors with the Orioles in 2017.

Jimenez discusses his performance in the Cactus League so far, what's driving him to prove he can still pitch in the majors, his hopes for the rest of spring training and much more.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast from Salt River Fields, Denver Post sportswriter Kyle Newman catches up with Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon to preview his 2020 season. McMahon talks about what he did this offseason, developments in his personal life, his hitting goals for this summer and much more.

McMahon hit .250 with 24 homers and 83 RBIs in 2019, good for 1.4 WAR and a .779 OPS. He is expected to be the club's opening day starter at second base for a second straight season, while also seeing some time at first base behind Daniel Murphy.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss the top young prospects to watch in Rockies spring training. The show features analysis on Sam Hilliard, Ryan Rolison, Ryan Vilade, Colton Welker, Tyler Nevin and more.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down the players who must take on enhanced leadership roles in order for the Rockies to find their identity on the diamond and in the clubhouse in 2020.

After last season's 91-loss flop, the Rockies need certain guys to spark mojo for a team that's not predicted to fare well this summer. The show features extended analysis on Ian Desmond, who said he wants to be a "culture changer" this year, as well as Trevor Story, Nolan Arenado, Kyle Freeland, German Marquez and more.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down Jeff Bridich's recent comments on Nolan Arenado.

The Rockies' general manager and all-star third baseman have been embroiled in a public rift this offseason, and Tuesday, Bridich apologized to the fans and said he's “working to right the ship” regarding Arenado.

Where does the front office's relationship with its cornerstone player go from here?

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down the beauty and the poetry of spring training.

From the multitude of stadiums and prospects to the up-close interactions with players, the duo argues why the Cactus League just may be a slice of baseball heaven on earth. Plus, analysis on fun activities to do around Phoenix to supplement your spring training experience.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders address Dick Monfort's bold prediction that the Rockies will win a franchise-record 94 games in 2020.

Looking through purple-tinted lenses, what exactly needs to happen in order for Colorado to hit that mark? Newman and Saunders discuss the turnarounds that must occur (as well as some baseball miracles) for Monfort's "interpolations" to be correct.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders preview all the top story lines to watch heading to Rockies' 2020 spring training in Arizona.

Will the feud between Nolan Arenado and Jeff Bridich simmer into Cactus League play? Can the pitching staff find its identity early on at Salt River Fields? Answers to those questions and more analysis as pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report on Tuesday.