Context:

The Colorado Rockies have dismissed Bud Black as their manager following an abysmal 7-33 start to the MLB season, a decision that coincided with a rare victory over the Padres on Mother's Day. Black, who began managing the Rockies in 2017, leaves with a record of 544-690, having only achieved two seasons with a record above .500 during his tenure. The dismissal also includes bench coach Mike Redmond, with Warren Schaeffer stepping up as the new manager. Prior to his time with the Rockies, Black managed the San Diego Padres for nine years, accumulating a managerial record of 649-713, contributing to a cumulative 18-year record of 1193-1403. As a former left-handed pitcher, Black had a successful playing career, winning 121 games and boasting a 3.84 ERA, and was part of the Kansas City Royals' 1985 World Series championship team.

Dive Deeper:

• Bud Black was fired by the Colorado Rockies after a historically poor start to the season, where the team had a 7-33 record. His tenure with the Rockies began in 2017, but despite two seasons above .500, recent performance led to his dismissal.

• Alongside Black, bench coach Mike Redmond was also relieved of his duties. The Rockies' management promoted Warren Schaeffer to the position of manager in hopes of turning the team's fortunes around.

• Black's overall record as an MLB manager stands at 1193-1403 after serving as manager for both the Rockies and the San Diego Padres, where he spent nine years managing with a record of 649-713.

• Prior to managing, Black had a notable playing career as a left-handed pitcher, securing 121 wins, a 3.84 ERA, and a World Series title with the Kansas City Royals in 1985.

• The Rockies managed a victory against the Padres on Mother's Day, marking a bittersweet end to Black's managerial stint with the team, as it was one of their few wins in a season marked by significant losses.

• Bud Black can't say he was surprised.

• The Colorado Rockies fired Black on Sunday after one of the worst starts in baseball history. His bench coach, Mike Redmond, was sent packing, too.

• The Rockies are 7-33 through Sunday.

• Ironically, Colorado won on Mother's Day to give Black a win to go out on.

• The Rockies lost 21-0 to the Padres on Saturday before beating them on Sunday.

• Black became the Rockies manager in 2017. They had two seasons above .500 before never approaching that again.

• In his Rockies tenure, he finishes 544-690.

• Rockies fired manager Bud Black and bench coach Mike Redmond, team announces. Warren Schaeffer promoted to manager. Pray for him.

• — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) May 11, 2025 MORE: Red Sox star blatantly disobeying manager Alex Cora

• Black first managed the Padres for nine years before that, with a 649-713 mark.

• That means his total MLB record in 18 managerial seasons is now 1193-1403.

• The 67-year old could opt to hang up his spikes for good. 

• Black has been in professional baseball since 1979, when he was a draft pick of the Mariners out of San Diego State.

• A left-handed pitcher, Black won 121 games and had a 3.84 ERA in his playing career.

• He was also a 1985 World Series champion with the Kansas City Royals.

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