The Colorado Rockies have made a significant managerial change after an abysmal start to the 2025 season. On Sunday, following a 9-3 win against the San Diego Padres, the Rockies announced the firing of manager Bud Black and bench coach Mike Redmond. The team had stumbled to a 7-33 record, including a humiliating 21-0 loss to San Diego the day before. This decision was first shared via the team’s official account on X (formerly Twitter).
In a statement released after the decision, Rockies CEO Dick Monfort expressed his frustration with the team’s performance, stating, “Our play so far this season, especially coming off the last two seasons, has been unacceptable. Our fans deserve better, and we are capable of better.”
Monfort acknowledged that everyone shared responsibility for the team’s struggles but emphasized the necessity of the change. He continued, “While we all share responsibility in how this season has played out, these changes are necessary. We will use the remainder of 2025 to improve where we can on the field and to evaluate all areas of our operation so we can properly turn the page into the next chapter of Rockies Baseball.”
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) May 11, 2025
While expressing gratitude for the efforts of Black and Redmond during their tenure, Monfort also stated, “I want to thank Bud Black and Mike Redmond for their contributions to the organization across their eight years here. I appreciate their hard work and dedication and wish them nothing but the best going forward.”
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) May 11, 2025
In the wake of the firings, the Rockies have named third base coach Warren Schaeffer as interim manager, while hitting coach Clint Hurdle will take over as interim bench coach. General Manager Bill Schmidt shared his confidence in Schaeffer’s abilities, saying, “I believe that Warren is the right person to lead us forward for the remainder of this season, develop our young talent at the Major League level and get our club back to playing a better brand of baseball.”
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Schmidt also praised Schaeffer’s ability to connect with both veteran players and young talent, calling him an excellent communicator. Hurdle, who will focus on improving the team’s offense, is expected to play a key role as an experienced voice in the clubhouse.
Bud Black’s tenure with the Rockies, which lasted nine seasons, ended with a record of 544-690. His firing makes him the second MLB manager to be dismissed this season, following the Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to part ways with Derek Shelton.
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