US EditionColorado Rockies turn to interim manager after 'unacceptable' start under Bud Black
- After a dismal 7-33 start—the worst since the 1988 Orioles—the Colorado Rockies dismissed their manager Bud Black on Sunday.
- This decision followed an unacceptable team performance including a 21-0 loss to the Padres and a pace for 134 losses this season.
- Warren Schaeffer, the third-base coach with prior managing experience in the Rockies’ system, was named interim manager immediately.
- The Rockies rank near the bottom offensively with the worst batting average and fewest stolen bases in the National League and have surrendered the most runs.
- Colorado faces a difficult path to avoid a third consecutive 100-loss season while considering about 10 candidates for the permanent managerial role.
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Denver Post
Rockies’ interim manager sees ‘opportunity’ for change
The morning after his opening night as Rockies interim manager, Warren Schaeffer worked out in the hotel gym in Arlington, Texas. It’s part of who he is. Schaeffer’s DNA includes sweat equity, discipline, routine, attention to detail and passion. That’s why, when many others see the Rockies and their 7-34 record as the majors’ unholy mess, Schaeffer has a far different take. “This is an opportunity,” he said Tuesday during a phone interview befo…
Rockies hit reset: Schaeffer steps in as interim manager after sudden firing
DENVER (KDVR) — After a rare win in a tough season, the Colorado Rockies made sweeping changes to their coaching staff on Sunday, parting ways with manager Bud Black and bench coach Mike Redmond. The move comes despite a 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday — but many, including those close to the team, say the change was overdue. Rockies endure worst shutout loss in franchise history “It was really weird, I mean I didn’t expect…
The Daily News
Rockies chart a new course under a new manager after one of worst starts in major league history
The Colorado Rockies are off to a 7-33 start, one of the worst in major league history. That led to the firing Sunday of manager Bud Black. Now, it’s Warren Schaeffer’s turn to navigate the Rockies away from a season…
Colorado Rockies turn to interim manager after 'unacceptable' start under Bud Black
The Colorado Rockies, who fired manager Bud Black and bench coach Mike Redmond after an "unacceptable" 7-33 start, will turn to third base coach Warren Schaeffer as their interim manager, owner Dick Monfort announced.
10 candidates who could replace Bud Black as next manager of the Rockies
Following Bud Black’s firing, who could be the Rockies’ next manager? Colorado named third base coach Warren Schaeffer the interim manager on Sunday, but that doesn’t guarantee he’ll be the guy next spring. Here are 10 candidates to take the permanent job as the Rockies lurch toward a third straight 100-loss season. Schaeffer: Colorado’s third base and infield coach for three seasons, Schaeffer previously managed the Triple-A Isotopes before lan…
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