The Colorado Rockies Fire Manager Bud Black
The Colorado Rockies have made the decision to part ways with long-time manager Bud Black, as announced by the club on Sunday. Black, who is 67 years old, had been at the helm of the Rockies since the beginning of the 2017 season. He will be temporarily replaced by third-base coach Warren Schaeffer, who will take over managerial duties for the remainder of the current season. Interestingly, the move to fire Black comes shortly after general manager Bill Schmidt publicly expressed his support for the manager.
In addition to Black’s dismissal, the Rockies also announced that bench coach Mike Redmond has been let go and will be replaced on an interim basis by hitting coach Clint Hurdle. Hurdle has previous managerial experience with the Rockies from 2002 to 2009.
The decision to make these changes comes on the heels of a dismal 6-33 start to the 2025 season for the Rockies, which ties the record for the worst 39-game start in MLB history. Following a recent victory over the San Diego Padres, the Rockies currently hold a 7-33 record for the year, putting them on pace for a staggering 134 losses this season. The team has been outscored by 128 runs over the first 42 games, and they suffered a humiliating 21-0 loss to the Padres on Saturday.
Black’s tenure with the Rockies comes to an end with an overall record of 544-690, with the team making the postseason in his first two seasons as manager. However, the Rockies have since endured six consecutive losing seasons and are likely headed for a seventh this year. Furthermore, they are headed towards a third straight season with at least 100 losses.
Rockies owner and CEO Dick Monfort expressed his disappointment in the team’s performance this season and emphasized the need for improvement moving forward. He thanked Black and Redmond for their contributions to the organization over the past eight years and wished them well in their future endeavors.
Black, who also managed the Padres, has a career record of 1,193-1,403 over 18 seasons as an MLB manager. Schaeffer, who previously managed Colorado minor-league affiliates, will now serve as the interim manager alongside Hurdle.
Schmidt expressed confidence in Schaeffer’s ability to lead the team for the rest of the season, develop young talent, and elevate the team’s performance. Hurdle will continue to focus on improving the team’s offensive capabilities and provide his expertise as a seasoned voice in the clubhouse.
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