Black was in his ninth season as Rockies manager after being hired in 2017. After making back-to-back playoff appearances in his first two years, Colorado has endured six straight losing seasons under his direction. He ends his tenure with a 544-690 record.

Rare win be darned, Rockies owner Dick Monfort determined that Sunday was the perfect time to let the big shoe drop: Manager Bud Black was relieved of his duties. Third-base coach Warren Schaeffer was instituted as interim manager.