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The Friar Faithful were caught off guard with the announcement of former San Diego Padres manager Bud Black joining the front office as an advisor. The hire provides an additional voice for Craig Stammen as he prepares to transition from a front office executive to a field manager.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 15

Former Rockies Bud Black, Bill Schmidt Land New Roles with MLB Franchises

The Colorado Rockies parted ways with the past last year. Now, both Bud Black and Bill Schmidt have landed new roles. Black went back to a franchise he worked for previously as manager — the San Diego Padres.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 14

More Than Familiar Faces: Why the Padres Turned to Will Myers and Bud Black

The San Diego Padres are bringing back two familiar faces to help boost the organization’s front office and player development departments. Former All-Star

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Padres Hire Wil Myers, Bud Black

The Pades are bringing back some old friends in new jobs. Wil Myers has been hired as a special assignment coach in player development while Bud Black will be a senior advisor to baseball operations.

Colorado Rockies News / CBSSports.com / November 24

Rockies retain interim manager Warren Schaeffer after small 2025 turnaround following Bud Black's firing

The Rockies went 36-86 under Schaeffer to end the season

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 22

Grading Rockies Managers During Franchise-Worst Performance in 2025

One could make the argument that firing Bud Black in May really made little difference in the trajectory of the season of the 2025 Colorado Rockies. When Black was fired Colorado was 7-33.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 3

Rockies’ Next Manager Faces Uphill Battle if Opening Emerges

On May 11 this season, the Colorado Rockies decided to part ways with long-time manager Bud Black. Black started the season 7-33 and it looked like the Rockies might finish the year with the worst record in MLB history just one year after the Chicago White Sox accomplished the feat.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 25

Rockies First MLB Team Accomplish This Embarrassing Feat in 93 Years

The 2025 season has been the worst in Colorado Rockies history. They set a franchise record in losses, the National League record for losses and fired their long time manager, Bud Black, after the first two months of the season.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 19

Rockies Rookie Third Baseman Named Breakout Prospect for 2025 Season

The Colorado Rockies 2025 season has been one for both the team and the fans to forget. After firing manager Bud Black, trading one of the last remnants of the Wild Card teams in Ryan McMahon, they broke the record for the most losses by a National League team with 112.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 18

Rockies Set National League Loss Record During Forgetful Season

2025 was destined to be another down season for the Colorado Rockies, but they may not have expected to set records for being one of the worst teams of all time.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 8

Former Padres Manager Wants to Get Another Opportunity With MLB Team

Former San Diego Padres manager Bud Black is aiming for a comeback to an MLB team's dugout after getting fired by the Colorado Rockies. Black spent 10 seasons with the Rockies, one of the longest-standing managers in baseball for a while, though the ballclub moved on from the experienced coach during the early stages of the season.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 2

Rockies Name Victor Juarez, Andy Perez Minor League Players of the Month

2025 has been yet another lost season for the Colorado Rockies. They are spiraling towards a fourth straight last place finish in the NL West after firing Bud Black, the third longest tenured manager in the National League.

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.

MLB News / A to Z Sports / May 12

Dodgers manager takes a direct but justified shot at Rockies after firing of manager Bud Black despite breakout season by former Tennessee Vol

The Colorado Rockies have been a train wreck of perhaps historic proportions in this early 2025 MLB season. At 7-33, they're on pace for the worst record

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 / 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 transfer Kris Bryant to IL

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

Dodgers have problem with the development of Roki Sasaki

Yankees' Marcus Stroman has setback in rehab from injury

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

A former World Series-winning hurler for the Kansas City Royals is reportedly on the hot seat as manager of a National League club. Colorado Rockies manager

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / May 9

Rockies off to worst start in NL history

Rockies off to worst start in National League history

The Colorado Rockies have set a new bar for futility.

Rockies' Kris Bryant to undergo ablation procedure on back

There are too many MLB teams not even trying to compete

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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.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8, 2024

Bud Black to return as Rockies manager in 2025

The Rockies have agreed to a one-year contract extension with manager Bud Black.

MLB to take over broadcasts for Twins, Guardians, Brewers in 2025

Cubs ace Justin Steele details excruciating off-field chain of events

Royals infielder roasts Carlos Rodon for premature celebration

Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. gives Royals bulletin-board material

Red Sox legend Luis Tiant dies at 83

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / February 26, 2024

Bud Black Could Be On The Hot Seat This Season

In 2016, the Colorado Rockies hired 2010 NL Manager of the Year Bud Black as the team’s next manager. Since leading the Rockies to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2017 and 2018, this squad has struggled to find its identity and consistently be a playoff-caliber team.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / April 10, 2022