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The Colorado Rockies have extended manager Bud Black’s contract through the 2025 season.

The move announced Tuesday comes despite the team posting its second straight season with 100-plus losses in 2024.

Although Black, 67, will be back, the team dismissed bullpen coach Reid Cornelius and assistant hitting coach P.J. Pilittere.

“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,” Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt said. “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.”

Black has a record of 537-657 (.450) over eight seasons with the Rockies, the most games and wins for any skipper in the franchise’s history. Colorado made consecutive playoff appearances in 2017-18, the only time in team history the club reached the postseason in back-to-back years.

The Rockies finished 61-101 this season after going 59-103 in 2023.

Black managed the San Diego Padres from 2007-15 and has an overall record of 1,186-1,370 (.464). He was named the National League Manager of the Year in 2010.

–Field Level Media