Bud Black: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Rockies could pull bizarre move with their fired manager

A wacky season for the Colorado Rockies may be getting even wackier. The Rockies are considering rehiring their fired former manager Bud Black to serve as their new director of pitching, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Rockies rumors: Bud Black could return, with a catch

The Colorado Rockies are mired in a disaster of a season. Colorado is on pace to set a MLB record for the most losses in a campaign. While the team parted ways with their former manager Bud Black, it seems Black may not be done with the team.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 13

Cardinals Manager Oli Marmol Ripped In Anonymous Player Poll

The St. Louis Cardinals have had one of the most surprising seasons by a team in the National League. St. Louis has been cold this week, but still has a 36-33 record despite a loss against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.

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Colorado Rockies News / CBSSports.com / May 20

How did Rockies get here? Inside doomed approach that made MLB's worst team and why things likely won't change

The Rockies have fired Bud Black but he was neither the biggest problem nor its solution

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

All-Star sends message as Rockies set new futility record

After the Colorado Rockies fired manager Bud Black after a historically bad start to the current campaign, the season has not gotten much better. It was another frustrating loss for the Rockies as the team was swept by the Texas Rangers, with All-Star third baseman Ryan McMahon having a distinct message for the team.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / May 13

What Does the Post-Bud Black Era Look Like for the Colorado Rockies?

DENVER, Colo –– The Colorado Rockies announced manager Bud Black was relieved of his duties following the team’s 9-3 victory on Mother’s Day to snap an eight-game losing streak and rebound from the most embarrassing loss in franchise history.

Colorado Rockies News / McCovey Chronicles / May 12

Veteran NL West manager fired

The Colorado Rockies needed a scapegoat for their 7-33 start, and they chose the man who’s been managing the team since 2017. Bud Black got a vote of confidence from his general manager Saturday night.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12

Dave Roberts had epic quote on the Bud Black firing

The Colorado Rockies fired manager Bud Black on Sunday amid their historically awful start to the season, and Dave Roberts clearly believes the wrong person took the fall.

Colorado Rockies News / Dodger Blue / May 12

Dave Roberts: Bud Black Not To Blame For Rockies’ Struggles

The Colorado Rockies snapped their eight-game losing streak on Sunday but still decided to move in a different direction by firing manager Bud Black. The Rockies also let go bench coach Mike Redmond.

Colorado Rockies News / True Blue LA / May 12

NL West report: Bud Black out in Colorado

Three standout games in the division last week, for different reasons. And a change in Colorado after an historically bad start This week in the National League West was defined by three games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 12

Under new management, Rockies hit the road to face Rangers

The Colorado Rockies head to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to open a three-game interleague series with Texas Rangers on Monday without manager Bud Black, who was fired on Sunday.

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Colorado Rockies News / Total Apex Sports / May 12

Rockies Fire Manager Bud Black After Disastrous Start to 2025 Season

The Colorado Rockies have officially fired manager Bud Black after the team opened the 2025 MLB season with a dismal 7-33 record. The move comes after years of declining performance and growing frustration among fans and leadership alike.

Colorado Rockies 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.

Colorado Rockies 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.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / May 11

Bud Black takes the fall for Rockies' continued embarrassment

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Rockies make major change amid disastrous season

The Rockies have announced that manager Bud Black and bench coach Mike Redmond have both been fired.

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.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 9

Ex-Royals World Series Champ On Hot Seat As Manager Of Failing NL Club

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Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / May 9

Rockies off to worst start in NL history

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

Rockies rumors: Bud Black’s ‘expected’ replacement if he exits miserable franchise

As the Colorado Rockies have made changes to the coaching staff, there could be another major one beyond this season regarding manager Bud Black. With misfortune to the Rockies like with Kris Bryant’s injury, the team could be in the process in finding a replacement for Black if he were to step aside.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / April 20

Colorado Rockies Reportedly Have Next Manager in Mind if Bud Black is Done After 2025

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Colorado Rockies already have a replacement manager in mind should this be the final year of Bud Black's tenure.