Latest Bud Black News

Rays' opener moved back a day, giving more time to prepare temporary Steinbrenner Field home

Dec. 09, 2024 21:27 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — The Rays' opener against the Colorado Rockies was pushed back a day until March 28 to give Tampa Bay an extra day to adapt the New York Yankees' Steinbrenner Field. Tampa Bay is playing home games at the Yankees' spring training facility in Tampa, Florida, this year...

Rockies bringing back the franchise's all-time winningest manager Bud Black for the 2025 season

Oct. 08, 2024 15:37 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies announced Tuesday they are bringing back Bud Black, the franchise's all-time winningest manager, for another season on the heels of a sixth straight losing campaign. The Rockies extended Black through 2025. The deal was finalized just over a week...

Rockies longtime player Charlie Blackmon takes a final curtain call before his retirement

Sep. 29, 2024 19:34 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Charlie Blackmon trotted out to center field all alone and stood above the giant No. 19 that was etched into the grass at Coors Field. The longtime Colorado Rockies player known for his bushy beard tipped his cap to the cheering fans one last time on Sunday before a...