Today, the Colorado Rockies gave their manager Bud Black a contract extension.
His contract was set to expire at the end of the 2023 season.
The extension gives him an extra year and will take the Rockies skipper through the 2024 season.
The 65-year-old has managed the Rockies since the 2017 season.
He took Colorado to the postseason in each of his first two seasons at the helm, leading them to two straight Wild Card berths.
The Rockies have fallen short of the postseason in each of the past four seasons.
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com was the first to report the news of Black’s extension.
The Rockies have agreed to terms with manager Bud Black on a one-year contract extension through the 2024 season.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) February 15, 2023
Black began his managerial career in 2007 with the San Diego Padres.
That year, he guided them to an 89-win season.
However, they still fell short of October, losing the Wild Card tiebreaker game against the Rockies.
He led the team to a 90-72 finish in 2010 and earned National League Manager of the Year honors
In 2015, he was relieved of his duties after the team started off 32-33.
Black was also the pitching coach for the Los Angeles Angels during their World Series title run in 2002.
As a player, Black spent 16 years in Major League Baseball.
He began his career with the Seattle Mariners, but only played one season with the team.
He spent most of his career with the Kansas City Royals, playing seven seasons with the team.
He also made stops with the San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Indians and briefly played for the Toronto Blue Jays.
As a manager, Black owns a .478 winning percentage and a record of 1,066-1,166.
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