[MLB] Colorado Rockies Extend Manager Bud Black’s Contract Through 2025
(Denver, CO = Wongeol Jeong) The Colorado Rockies have announced the extension of Manager Bud Black’s contract through the 2025 season, reinforcing their commitment to building a competitive team despite recent on-field struggles. Along with this announcement, the team confirmed that Bullpen Coach Reid Cornelius and Assistant Hitting Coach P.J. Pilittere will not return for the 2025 season.
Rockies Senior Vice President and General Manager Bill Schmidt acknowledged the team’s recent challenges but expressed confidence in Black’s leadership and the development of their younger players.
“While our recent results on the field did not meet expectations, we believe this team is heading in the right direction with the growth of very talented young players,” Schmidt stated. “Our organization is committed to giving our fans the winning team that they deserve. We believe the foundation we’re building with our core roster and our farm system, along with Buddy’s skills, experience, and knowledge, are instrumental in achieving our goal of playing games in October.”
Black, 67, holds a record of 537-657 across his eight seasons with the Rockies, making him the franchise’s longest-serving and winningest manager. Under his guidance, the Rockies made consecutive playoff appearances in 2017 and 2018, a first in the team’s history. Black has amassed 1,186 career managerial wins, ranking 48th all-time in Major League Baseball and fourth among active managers. His accolades include winning National League Manager of the Year in 2010 during his time with the San Diego Padres.
As the Rockies look to the future, this contract extension signals their belief in Black’s ability to guide a young, evolving roster back to postseason contention.
