Colorado Rockies and manager Bud Black agree to one-year contract extension

October 8th, 2024

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have extended Manager Bud Black’s contract through the 2025 season. The Rockies also announced that Bullpen Coach Reid Cornelius and Assistant Hitting Coach P.J. Pilittere will not return to the Major League coaching staff in 2025.

“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,” said Rockies Senior Vice President and General Manager Bill Schmidt. “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, has a record of 537-657 over eight seasons with the Rockies, the most games and wins for any manager in the franchise’s history. Under his leadership, the Rockies made consecutive playoff appearances in 2017 and 2018, marking the first time in team history the club reached the postseason in back-to-back years. His 1,186 career managerial wins place him 48th all-time in Major League history, and fourth among active managers and includes National League Manager of the Year honors in 2010 (Padres).