Rockies beat reporter Patrick Saunders to leave Denver Post

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COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 29: Patrick Saunders, President of the BBWAA, introduces Claire Smith during the 2017 Hall of Fame Awards Presentation on Doubleday Field at the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday July 29, 2017 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB via Getty Images) | MLB via Getty Images

Long-time Denver Post sports reporter Patrick Saunders announced today on X that he would be leaving the newspaper on June 24, 2026.

Some bittersweet personal news. I’m leaving The Denver Post, having taken the company buyout. My last game is June 24. Too many people to thank here. I’ll miss so many, but especially ⁦@harding_at_mlb⁩. The Adventures of Bonnie and Peaches will continue. Thanks! #Rockiespic.twitter.com/fRAMiqpJSL

— Patrick Saunders (@psaundersdp) June 5, 2026

Saunders has worked for the post since October 1998 when he began writing about the Denver Broncos.

In 2005, he moved to covering the Colorado Rockies, only missing two years when he served as The Post’s online sports editor (2010-2011).

The third-generation Colorado native, Saunders was recognized in 2018 as the Colorado Sportswriter of the Year. He also served as president of the Baseball Writers’ Association in 2017.

Saunders has degrees in history and education from Fort Lewis College and earned a master’s degree in journalism for the University of Colorado where he works as an adjunct faculty member teaching journalism courses.

Thoughts and well wishes have poured in from the Rockies media community:

This one is tough. @psaundersdp hired me at The Daily Times-Call in 1996. My life and career have been better because of Patrick. He is a total pro in every way. And will be missed https://t.co/zrNaR4I5jB

— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) June 5, 2026

Thank you for your @Rockies work and friendship…Marc

— Marc Stout (@MILEHIMARC) June 5, 2026

Can’t imagine that press box without you and Thomas singing! Best of luck Patrick, thanks for everything

— Danielle Allentuck (@d_allentuck) June 5, 2026

Wow!!!!! A legend. An era ended.

— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) June 5, 2026

Enjoy the rest of your ride!

— Clint Hurdle (@ClintHurdle13) June 5, 2026

Man, Rockies fans are losing one of the best writers in the business. Patrick has been through the highs and lows (lots of lows) covering the Rockies. The press box at Coors Field won’t be the same! https://t.co/qUxa8ydyUD

— Christian Saez (@DNVRSaez) June 5, 2026

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Good man and a cornerstone of #Rockies coverage. Many are saying the Magic Johnson of the Coors Field press box can never be replaced, and they're absolutely spot on.

— Kevin Henry (@kgh23) June 5, 2026

THE pinnacle of sports journalism in Denver.

Loved learning from this man over the years. Leadoff walks will never be the same. https://t.co/TGobFRA7zh

— Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) June 5, 2026

On a personal note, Saunders’ departure marks a significant loss of institutional memory on the Rockies beat. In watching Patrick work, he has an ability to ask difficult questions in ways that elicit thoughtful answers. He has worked tirelessly to cover the Rockies and share stories that might be overlooked.

Plus, he’s very funny.

Whatever’s next for Patrick, we here at Purple Row appreciate all that he’s done and look forward to seeing what’s next.

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