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It’s a special thing for an athlete to play long enough to reach their late-30s at the highest level of their sport. And it’s especially rare for a player in the modern day to spend the entirety of their career with one organization.

Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Rockies make decision on manager Bud Black

Despite finishing a third consecutive season in the cellar, the Colorado Rockies are standing pat in the manager’s chair.

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Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / October 8

Rockies extend manager Bud Black through 2025

The Colorado Rockies have extended manager Bud Black's contract through the 2025 season. The move announced Tuesday comes despite the team posting its second straight season with 100-plus losses in 2024.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / October 8

Rockies Manager Bud Black Signs On for Ninth Year at Helm

Bud Black, a veteran manager with nearly a decade of experience at the helm of the Colorado Rockies, will return for a ninth season, bringing stability and continuity to a team seeking resurgence.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Bud Black to return as Rockies manager in 2025

The Rockies have agreed to a one-year contract extension with manager Bud Black.

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Colorado Rockies News / Mile High Sports / October 1

Strike 1: Colorado Rockies will be back with Black next season

Strike 1: Bud Black didn’t sound like a guy who was worried about his job security, or someone planning a voluntary retirement any time soon. The manager of the Colorado Rockies, losers of 100 games for a second straight season, spoke like a skipper with a lot of plans for the 2025 baseball season.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / September 29

Charlie Blackmon Has Heartwarming Moment Before Final Game with Rockies

An emotional scene took place on Sunday afternoon at Coors Field as longtime Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon ran out to his outfield position by himself, allowing himself to hear the roar of the raucous crowd.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 29

Shohei Ohtani, Charlie Blackmon take center stage as Dodgers meet Rockies

Shohei Ohtani will put the finishing touches on another probable MVP season while Charlie Blackmon will close his 14-year career on Sunday afternoon when the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies meet in Denver on the final day of the regular season.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 25

Chuck Nazty bids good-bye

Colorado Rockies All-Star outfielder will end 14-year career on Sunday Chuck Nazty has bid his final good-bye. Charlie Blackmon, who has electrified Colorado Rockies fans as well as fans around Major League Baseball the last 14 years, will lace up his cleats for the final time this Sunday.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Rockies GM declines to give manager Bud Black endorsement

Rockies GM declines to give manager Bud Black his endorsement

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black has overseen some tough times in Denver.

Rockies decide to part ways with former All-Star Game MVP

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Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / August 8

Colorado Rockies Ace Germán Márquez Out For Rest of 2024 Season With Elbow Injury

Germán Márquez's return to the Colorado Rockies' rotation was short lived, and now fans will have to wait until 2025 to see him take the mound again. Manager Bud Black told reporters on Thursday that Márquez had been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right elbow.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

Recently reinstated Rockies starter done for season

Rockies right-hander Germán Márquez landed on the 15-day injured list last month due to elbow inflammation. Manager Bud Black tells Manny Randhawa of MLB.com that Márquez won’t be able to make it back to the mound this year.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 7

Paul Blackburn looks to guide Mets past Rockies

Paul Blackburn didn't steal the headlines when the New York Mets acquired him from the Oakland A's before the trade deadline last month. But he might have been a steal for the National League wild-card contenders.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / July 24

Germán Márquez is almost back where he belongs

The Colorado Rockies’ starter returned to mound after recovery from Tommy John surgery in May 2023 Plain and simple: Germán Márquez is almost right back where he belongs.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / July 13

Germán Márquez Set to Rejoin Colorado Rockies' Rotation Post-Tommy John Surgery

The Colorado Rockies are set to activate starting pitcher Germán Márquez off the 60-day injured list, manager Bud Black told reporters Friday night. Márquez last pitched in the big leagues on April 26, 2023, as he underwent Tommy John surgery in May of last year.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / June 21

Charlie Blackmon and Adael Amador go on the 10-day IL amidst other roster moves

Blackmon strained his hamstring on Tuesday and will be replaced on the roster by Sam Hilliard. On Friday afternoon, the Colorado Rockies made a series of roster moves prior to the series opener against the Washington Nationals.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / June 12

Rare Double Play leads Rockies to Manager’s 500th Win

Even with the Colorado Rockies struggling for most of the season, they have something to celebrate. Last night during the team’s 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins, Rockies manager Bud Black earned his 500th win as Colorado’s manager.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Rockies Talking Extension With Longtime Manager

According to a report from Thomas Harding of MLB.com, Colorado Rockies owner Dick Montfort and manager Bud Black, who is in the last year of his contract, have begun talks about a new contract extension.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

Bud Black Could Be On The Hot Seat This Season

In 2016, the Colorado Rockies hired 2010 NL Manager of the Year Bud Black as the team’s next manager. Since leading the Rockies to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2017 and 2018, this squad has struggled to find its identity and consistently be a playoff-caliber team.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / February 15, 2023

Manager Bud Black, Rockies agree to extension through 2024

The Colorado Rockies and manager Bud Black agreed Wednesday to a one-year contract extension through the 2024 season. Black, 65, is entering his seventh season with Colorado.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 28, 2022

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies prediction and odds Thu., 7/28: LA's Tyler Anderson set to face ex-team

For several years, the Los Angeles Dodgers dominated their matchups with the Colorado Rockies. Colorado has punched back this year, especially at home, where it has won four of the six meetings.

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Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / April 10, 2022