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Colorado Rockies Fire Manager Bud Black After Historically Poor Start

The Rockies dismissed Black and bench coach Mike Redmond following a 7-33 record, elevating Warren Schaeffer and Clint Hurdle to interim roles as the team evaluates long-term leadership options.

Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton celebrate a win over the Giants.
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Overview

  • The Rockies' 7-33 start is the worst 40-game record in MLB since the 1988 Baltimore Orioles, with a projected 134 losses for the season.
  • Manager Bud Black, the winningest in franchise history, was dismissed after nine seasons, alongside bench coach Mike Redmond.
  • Third-base coach Warren Schaeffer has been promoted to interim manager, with Clint Hurdle stepping in as interim bench coach.
  • Owner Dick Monfort cited the team's poor performance and the need for change, pledging to evaluate all areas of the organization.
  • The Rockies are actively searching for a permanent manager while grappling with injuries, underperforming players, and a struggling farm system.