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.

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Ep. 174 -- Previewing the Rockies' second half of 2021

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.

Ep. 173 -- Recapping the Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field

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.

Ep. 172 -- Road woes, Bill Schmidt's GM candidacy, Trevor Story's trade status

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.

Ep. 171 -- Previewing the Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field

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).

Ep. 170 -- Nolan Arenado returns to Coors Field, German Marquez's recent dominance

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.

Ep. 169 -- Breaking down Charlie Blackmon's legacy with the Rockies, plus potential deadline trades

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.

Ep. 168 -- Talking Rockies' red-hot rotation, Trevor Story's injured elbow and more analysis

In this packed edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down the Rockies' road woes in the first two months of the season. What are the odds that Colorado breaks the MLB record for lowest road winning percentage in a single season? Plus, analysis on prospects to know across all four levels of Colorado's farm system and previewing the upcoming homestand against the Rangers and Athletics.

Ep. 167 -- Breaking down Rockies' road woes, top prospects, upcoming homestand

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down Bud Black. How is the manager holding up amid Colorado's last-place season so far, including dealing with the Rockies' anemic 2-17 road record? Is Black equipped to lead a young, prospect-laden team still searching for an identity? Will Black -- or should Black -- get fired if the Rockies keep on pace toward 100-plus losses? Those questions, and more insight, are addressed in this week's show.

Ep. 166 -- How much blame does manager Bud Black deserve for Rockies' disastrous season?

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down the performance of the Rockies' rotation through the first six weeks of the 2021 season. The duo analyzes Chi Chi Gonzalez, German Marquez, Antonio Senzatela, Jon Gray and Austin Gomber, with additional insight into Kyle Freeland's rehab process.

Ep. 165 -- Assessing the Rockies' rotation through the first six weeks of 2021

In this packed edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders preview Colorado's three-game series in St. Louis as the Rockies face Nolan Arenado for the first time. Plus, the duo breaks down interim GM Bill Schmidt's initial comments and the 80-game suspension for infield prospect Colton Welker.

Ep. 164 -- Rockies face Nolan Arenado and Cardinals, analysis on Bill Schmidt as interim GM

In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss reasons to smile amid the Rockies' dismal last-place performance. From Ryan McMahon to Raimel Tapia and beyond, the duo looks at the positive side of what very well may end up being a 100-loss team.

Ep. 163 -- Reasons to smile during the Rockies' trainwreck 2021 season

In this packed edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss Charlie Blackmon's slow offensive start in 2021. Entering Thursday, the all-star outfielder is slashing .176/.309/.294 with just one homer, and has been moved down in the lineup. Is Blackmon's poor hitting so far an aberration, or an indication of a larger trend that Rockies fans need to be worried about?

Ep. 162 -- Should Rockies fans be worried about Charlie Blackmon's poor start?

In this packed edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss Jeff Bridich's resignation as the Rockies' GM. What legacy does Bridich leave in LoDo? Who are top candidates for the interim GM position, and what strategy should Colorado take when hiring a new GM? Plus, analysis on owner Dick Monfort, Greg Feasel being named club president and more.

Ep. 161 -- Analyzing Jeff Bridich's legacy as the Rockies' GM

In this packed edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss the Rockies' trade of Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals. What does the trade say about the state of the franchise, and all-star shortstop Trevor Story's future in Colorado? What can be made of the disastrous press conference held by owner Dick Monfort and general manager Jeff Bridich? Do the Rockies have any chance of contending in 2021? What is the value of Colorado's return in the trade? Those hot-button questions, and more, are addressed.

Ep. 160 -- Analyzing Rockies' trade of Nolan Arenado to Cardinals for Austin Gomber and prospects

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