Bud Black, the longest-tenured manager in Colorado Rockies history, was fired in his ninth season as the team slides toward a historically bad season.

For the Colorado Rockies, desperation led to a change that deeply affects what happens on the field. Firing anyone in a leadership role will usually shake things up. However, a complete overhaul may be needed for a team like the Rockies to escape their usual spot at the bottom of the standings.