SF Giants' longtime rival manager Bud Black fired in Colorado
Briefly

Bud Black, who has been a prominent figure in Major League Baseball since 2007, was relieved of his duties as the manager of the Colorado Rockies after a series of disappointing performances, capped by a 21-0 loss. Despite a vote of confidence from the Rockies general manager just days before, Black's firing revealed the team's struggles, as they only managed to win their 7th game of the season the very next day. Known for his previous successes, including winning Manager of the Year in 2010, Black's playoff failures overshadowed his otherwise respectable managerial career.
Bud Black's tenure as Rockies manager ended abruptly after a vote of confidence, following a brutal 21-0 loss, despite a temporary victory.
Black was well-respected and won Manager of the Year in 2010 but struggled with playoff success during his managerial career.
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