On The Rox

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss why 2019 can be considered the most disappointing season in the 27-year history of the franchise. Colorado entered the season expecting to make a deep playoff run after winning a National League wild card berth each of the previous two years.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss the Rockies' options at the July 31 trade deadline, and whether Colorado will be buyers, sellers or bystanders as the National League wild card race heats up.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss the second-half weight that German Marquez and Kyle Freeland need to take on in the rotation. Can the right-hander and southpaw return to form and pitch like the guys who were laden with high preseason expectations?

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman breaks down whether right-hander Seunghwan Oh can return from an abdominal injury to be a force for the Rockies' bullpen like he was in 2018 after being traded from Toronto. Oh, 36, has 399 career saves between the KBO, NPB and MLB.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman catches up with reliever Scott Oberg to talk about the status of the bullpen at midseason, his thoughts on closer Wade Davis' struggles, Colorado's all-star selections and much more.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman catches up with rookie right-hander Peter Lambert inside the visiting clubhouse at Oracle Park. The 22-year-old talks about his first few weeks in the majors, who he's grown close to on the pitching staff and offers critical analysis of his performance.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman breaks down the case for why the Rockies' David Dahl is the most underrated and under-appreciated outfielder in the National League. Newman analyzes Dahl's standing in the all-star voting and compares his season to other notable outfielders.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman talks to southpaw reliever Phillip Diehl about his call-up to the Rockies, why he wears glasses while pitching, his favorite things to do off the diamond and much more. Plus, Buddy Black chips in his two cents on Diehl.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman catches up with Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich and scouting director Bill Schmidt to discuss Colorado's first day of the 2019 MLB draft.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman catches up with rookie Yonathan Daza in the Coors Field home clubhouse. Daza talked about his first big-league hit against the Diamondbacks, the Rockies' coach who is like a father to him and more.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman catches up with rookie Brendan Rodgers inside the Coors Field home clubhouse to discuss how he's settling into the big leagues, his relationship with manager Bud Black, the grit he sees in the Colorado club and much more.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writers Patrick Saunders and Kyle Newman break down what Wade Davis' trip to the injured list will mean for the Colorado bullpen. Discussions on Davis' injury, Scott Oberg's new role as closer and more.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writers Patrick Saunders and Kyle Newman assess whether right-hander Jeff Hoffman is ready to seize the fifth spot in a Colorado rotation that has disappointed through the first quarter-plus of the season.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writers Patrick Saunders and Kyle Newman assess Colorado at the quarter point of the season. What's gone wrong, what's been a pleasant surprise and what has to change in order for the team to make the playoffs again?

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writers Patrick Saunders and Kyle Newman break down the call-up of Rockies' top prospect Brendan Rodgers. What does his debut mean to Colorado, who will get sent down in his place and will the infielder give the lineup a jolt?

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman talks to Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis about his relieving role this season, his uptick in velocity, Colorado's rotation struggles, the belief that remains in the clubhouse and more.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman talks to Rockies third base coach Stu Cole about his 25 years within the Colorado organization, his own playing career, thoughts on the team's offense this season and much more.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman talks to southpaw starter Kyle Freeland to discuss his roller-coaster start, the status of his finger blister, competing against Olympians in a new video series and much more from Miller Park.

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman talks to Ryan McMahon to discuss how the Rockies overcame their early slide, the importance of Daniel Murphy's return, what the young slugger hopes to improve on offensively and more.

In this episode of the On the Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman catches up with Brewers outfielder and reigning National League MVP Christian Yelich to discuss his thoughts on the Rockies as Colorado takes on Milwaukee for a four-game series at Miller Park.