Colorado Rockies Fire Manager Bud Black After MLB Worst Start

The Colorado Rockies have had an historically poor start to their season, with a 7-33 record after 40 games, putting them on pace to lose 134 games, which would be one of the worst in modern MLB history. This disastrous performance led to the firing of manager Bud Black and bench coach Mike Redmond, with third-base coach Warren Schaeffer named interim manager and hitting coach Clint Hurdle as interim bench coach. Rockies owner Dick Monfort acknowledged the team's unacceptable play and expressed that fans deserve better, while also noting shared responsibility for the poor season. The Rockies' struggles include a starting pitching ERA near 7.00, high strikeout rates, defensive inefficiencies, and a particularly demoralizing 21-0 loss to the San Diego Padres, a rare shutout loss with over 21 runs allowed. Despite signing Kris Bryant to a lucrative contract in 2022, injuries and underperformance have hampered his contribution, reflecting broader issues with the team's roster and management. The Rockies' situation contrasts with other National League West teams, highlighted by competitive series such as the Padres vs. Yankees and the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks, underscoring Colorado's ongoing struggles within the division.