Colorado Rockies Fire Bud Black, Promote Warren Schaeffer Amid Historic Slump

The Colorado Rockies fired longtime manager Bud Black after a historically poor 7-33 start to the 2025 MLB season, marking one of the worst 40-game starts in league history. Black, who managed the Rockies since 2017 and led them to early playoff appearances, was relieved of his duties alongside bench coach Mike Redmond. Former third base coach Warren Schaeffer, a former minor league player and manager within the Rockies organization and a native of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, was named interim manager, with former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle stepping in as interim bench coach. The Rockies are currently on pace to potentially break the modern-era record for most losses in a season and are seeking a leadership shakeup to inject energy and better develop young talent. Team officials, including owner Dick Monfort and general manager Bill Schmidt, emphasized the need for change and improvement, acknowledging the team's poor performance and expressing commitment to turning the franchise around. Despite Sunday's 9-3 win over the San Diego Padres, the decision reflects the organization's urgency to address ongoing struggles and rebuild.