Bud Black: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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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.

Bud Black 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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17

Three MLB managers already on the hot seat

Although the 2025 MLB season is still in the first month, several teams are off to disappointing starts.

Why Orioles' Brandon Hyde may have hottest seat of any MLB manager

With horrid hitting history, Rockies finally make long overdue move

Jorge Lopez and quiet crisis in MLB

MLB announces suspensions following the Nationals-Pirates incident

Who is MLB's best manager right now?

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 14

Former Royals World Series-Winning Pitcher Under Fire As Manager Of NL Club

A former World Series-winning starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals could be under fire as the current manager of the Colorado Rockies. On Monday, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal published an interesting piece entitled, “9 MLB managers whose job status could be in question by the end of the season”.

Colorado Rockies News / CBSSports.com / March 30

Is Rockies manager Bud Black already on the hot seat? 'He knows when it'll be time'

The Rockies are coming off consecutive 100-loss seasons

MLB News / Just Baseball / March 28

Bill Schmidt on Rockies’ Flurry of Roster Changes: 'We’re Trying To Get Better'

After an otherwise quiet winter for a club coming off its second consecutive 100-loss season, the Colorado Rockies have made a lot of transactions to finalize their Opening Day roster.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Rockies infielder to miss four to eight weeks with broken wrist

Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada has a broken right wrist, suffered after being hit by a pitch Thursday, and will miss four to eight weeks. Manager Bud Black passed the information on to reporters, including Bob Nightengale of USA Today and Thomas Harding of MLB.com.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 14

State of the Position, 2025: Manager and Coaching Staff

Bud Black will be back for his 9th season as the Colorado manager Despite six-straight losing seasons, including a pair of 100-plus loss seasons, the Rockies are sticking with their coaching staff, but just in a smaller form in 2025.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 20

Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (20 February 2025)

Let’s talk about pitchers and young outfielders. Today, the focus was on pitching and young outfielders. Clearly, Scott Alexander, who was signed yesterday by the Colorado Rockies was a primary topic of conversation in Bud Black’s meeting with the press.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 19

Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (19 February 2025)

Bud Black addressed the media today as did catcher Austin Nola. Today, the focus was on pitching and the bullpen, managing Kris Bryant’s playing time, and learning to use the ABS system.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 18

Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (18 February 2025)

Today involved a wide range of questions and an interview with Michael Toglia. Today, in addition to Bud Black and Michael Toglia, general manager Bill Schmidt took questions from the press.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19

Jordan Beck enters camp as favorite for Rockies' RF job

Jordan Beck has the inside track on the Rockies’ right field job, manager Bud Black said.

The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

The 'Colorado Rockies all-time hits leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / January 29

Kris Bryant Could Determine How Much Rockies Improve in 2025

As Kris Bryant enters the fourth year of a seven-year, $182 million deal, the Colorado Rockies are simply hoping that he can stay on the field in 2025 and be the productive player they envisioned when the deal was inked before the 2022 campaign.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 28

Colorado Hypes a Bright Future Ahead at Rockies Fest 2025

The temperature was lower than anyone could have hoped in Denver for Rockies Fest 2025, but the comments coming from the Colorado Rockies front office and players alike were high on hopes.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11

Rockies’ Bud Black reveals they 1 key trait that makes Juan Soto so successful

After a year hiatus, Juan Soto is back in the National League after signing his mega contract with the New York Mets. It won’t be as often as when he was on the San Diego Padres, but Bud Black and the Colorado Rockies must prepare for the Soto challenge once again.

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / October 14

Now That He’s Retired, Will Charlie Blackmon’s No. 19 Be Retired Next?

It’s a special thing for an athlete to play long enough to reach their late-30s at the highest level of their sport. And it’s especially rare for a player in the modern day to spend the entirety of their career with one organization.

Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Rockies make decision on manager Bud Black

Despite finishing a third consecutive season in the cellar, the Colorado Rockies are standing pat in the manager’s chair.

The worst MLB teams from the 2000s

The 'Colorado Rockies all-time hits leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / October 8

Rockies extend manager Bud Black through 2025

The Colorado Rockies have extended manager Bud Black's contract through the 2025 season. The move announced Tuesday comes despite the team posting its second straight season with 100-plus losses in 2024.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / October 8

Rockies Manager Bud Black Signs On for Ninth Year at Helm

Bud Black, a veteran manager with nearly a decade of experience at the helm of the Colorado Rockies, will return for a ninth season, bringing stability and continuity to a team seeking resurgence.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

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 / Fastball on SI / September 29

Charlie Blackmon Has Heartwarming Moment Before Final Game with Rockies

An emotional scene took place on Sunday afternoon at Coors Field as longtime Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon ran out to his outfield position by himself, allowing himself to hear the roar of the raucous crowd.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / June 12

Rare Double Play leads Rockies to Manager’s 500th Win

Even with the Colorado Rockies struggling for most of the season, they have something to celebrate. Last night during the team’s 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins, Rockies manager Bud Black earned his 500th win as Colorado’s manager.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / March 20, 2024

Rockies Talking Extension With Longtime Manager

According to a report from Thomas Harding of MLB.com, Colorado Rockies owner Dick Montfort and manager Bud Black, who is in the last year of his contract, have begun talks about a new contract extension.

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.