Rockies extend Bud Black’s contract, changes announced

(COLORADO) — The Colorado Rockies announced a few changes for the 2025 season, starting with two coaches set to not return.

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Rockies team announced Bullpen Coach Reid Cornelius and Assistant Hitting Coach P.J. Pilittere will not come back to the Major League coaching staff in 2025.

While they are waving goodbye to two members of their staff, they have extended Manager Bud Black’s contract through the 2025 season. Black, has the most games and wins for any manager in the franchise’s history.

“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.”

Under Black’s leadership, the Rockies have 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. Black has 1,186 career managerial wins placing him 48th all-time in Major League History.

During the 2024 season, the Rockies were eliminated from the playoffs.

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