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MLB News: Rockies Fire Manager Bud Black After Brutal 21-0 Loss

The Colorado Rockies were projected to be one of the worst teams in the MLB in 2025. They’ve not only proved that prediction to be correct through the first six weeks, but have gotten off to one of the worst starts to a season in the past 130 years.

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Rockies get rare win vs. Padres, but shake up coaching staff anyway

German Marquez tossed seven efficient innings Sunday and Hunter Goodman knocked in five runs as the Colorado Rockies snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 9-3 win over the visiting San Diego Padres.

Bud Black News / Field Level Media / May 11

Rockies fire manager Bud Black due to poor start

The Colorado Rockies dismissed manager Bud Black on Sunday while in the midst of one of the worst starts in major league history. Bench coach Mike Redmond was also let go by Colorado.

Bud Black News / Last Word On Sports / May 11

Rockies Manager Bud Black Relieved of Duties

After a league-worst 7-33 start, the Colorado Rockies announced Sunday that manager Bud Black has been fired. Bench coach Mike Redmond was also let go.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / May 11

Bud Black takes the fall for Rockies' continued embarrassment

The harsh reality for the Rockies is firing Black is not the sort of change that is going to fix anything in a meaningful way.

Rockies get rare win vs. Padres, but shake up coaching staff anyway

Rockies select Ryan Rolison, transfer Kris Bryant to 60-day IL

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The '2025 MLB Opening Day managers' quiz

Hunter Goodman News / Purple Row / May 11

Rockies 9, Padres 3: Taco’s for mom

Márquez was brilliant as Goodman flirts with a cycle On a day dedicated to mothers everywhere, there is no doubt that the Colorado Rockies (7-33) are a team only a mother could live this season.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Rockies select Ryan Rolison, transfer Kris Bryant to 60-day IL

The Rockies announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of left-hander Ryan Rolison. Kris Bryant was transferred to the 60-day to make room for Rolison on the 40-man roster after he recently underwent an ablation procedure on his back.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / May 11

Rockies GM backing manager looks foolish after humiliating loss

Rockies GM backing manager Bud Black looks even more foolish after humiliating loss vs. Padres

Rockies GM Bill Schmidt voiced support for manager Bud Black. Hours later, the team suffered a humiliating, nearly historic loss.

Rockies off to worst start in National League history

Padres make history in Coors Field romp over Rockies

Rockies' Kris Bryant gives update on back procedure, what comes next

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

The 'Manager of every MLB team in 2007' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 11

Rockies aim to rebound from shellacking by Padres as dismal homestand ends

The Colorado Rockies will wind up a six-game homestand when they host the San Diego Padres on Sunday in Denver, and they want to hit the road with some momentum.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

Rockies had appropriate response on social media to 21-0 loss

The Colorado Rockies suffered one of their worst losses in franchise history on Saturday, and their social media team had the perfect response to the lopsided defeat.

Bud Black News / CBSSports.com / May 11

Rockies GM backs manager Bud Black despite historically bad start: 'I think we can turn it around'

The Rockies are 6-33 after losing 21-0 Saturday night

Kris Bryant News / Just Baseball / May 11

Kris Bryant Hopeful Latest Medical Procedure Allows Him to Help Colorado

DENVER, Colo. –– Kris Bryant is in better spirits following an ablation procedure in Santa Monica, CA on Thursday to alleviate pressure and combat the effects of lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD).

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Rockies share perfect response after 21-0 loss to Padres

Saturday night’s 21-0 blowout at the hands of the San Diego Padres was one of the darkest moments in Colorado Rockies history—but leave it to their social media team to find the humor in absolute chaos.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Fans ruthlessly clown Rockies amid unreal blowout vs. Padres

At this point, calling it a “loss” feels generous. The Colorado Rockies were annihilated Saturday night, suffering a 21-0 blowout at the hands of the San Diego Padres in what may go down as the lowest moment of an already nightmarish 2025 season.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / May 10

Rockies' Kris Bryant gives update on back procedure, what comes next

The 33-year-old Bryant has played in just 11 games this year.

Rockies off to worst start in National League history

There are too many MLB teams not even trying to compete

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The 'Colorado Rockies all-time hits leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / May 9

Rockies Trade Candidates To Keep an Eye On

At 6-31, the Colorado Rockies will be sellers at the trade deadline. It will be intriguing to follow possible trade candidates as the deadline nears. In their history, the Rockies have often gone against league norms.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Rays select right-hander, transfer INF to 60-day IL

The Rays have selected the contract of right-hander Connor Seabold from Triple-A Durham, as first reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. To open roster space, the Rays optioned righty Mason Englert to Durham and transferred infielder Ha-Seong Kim to the 60-day injured list.

Ezequiel Tovar News / Fastball on SI / May 9

Colorado Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar Resumes Baseball Activities Amid Hip Injury

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar has resumed baseball activities, MLB.com reported Thursday. Tovar has been on the injured list with a left hip contusion since April 16.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / May 9

Beyond Defeat: The Rockies’ Slide into Non-Competitiveness

The Colorado Rockies are dead last in Major League Baseball at 6-31. Unlike past years in their rebuild, they have been completely non-competitive. The Rockies in their history have always been porous on the road.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / May 9

Colorado Rockies on Wrong Side of Woeful History as Nightmare Season Continues

The nightmare season for the Colorado Rockies continued on Thursday, as they were pummeled 10-2 and 11-1 in a doubleheader by the Detroit Tigers at Coors Field.

Kyle Freeland News / FirstSportz / May 9

Watch: Rockies’ Kyle Freeland Emotionally Leaves Press Conference Following Poor 6-31 Start to the Season

Things are going pretty badly for the Colorado Rockies. The National League side keeps on losing games and is going downhill fast. On Thursday, after getting swept in the doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, pitcher Kyle Freeland emotionally broke down and left the press conference.

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Rockies Pitcher Gets Emotional After Underwhelming Start to the Season

It's been an extremely frustrating and disappointing start to the season for the Colorado Rockies. As they are hosting a doubleheader on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers, long-time Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland was given the nod at the bump to begin the first of two games.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Surgery the latest attempt to help save Rockies’ $182 million disappointment

The Colorado Rockies have the worst record in the National League entering a doubleheader on Thursday. While they were not expected to be any good this year, Colorado could challenge last year’s White Sox for the worst record ever.

Charlie Condon News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 6

Colorado Rockies Top Prospect Returns to Action Following Injury, Gives Hope to Organization

Entering play on Tuesday, the Colorado Rockies own the worst record in baseball at 6-28 overall. For most of the season, the situation has seemed hopeless, however, things got a little better on Monday as top prospect Charlie Condon made his return to the field.