Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, expressed disappointment over the Colorado Rockies' decision to fire Bud Black. Roberts argued that the issues plaguing the Rockies are more about ownership than Black's management skills, stating that even legendary managers couldn't change the team's fate. Black's tenure has seen the Rockies struggle, and their recent 7-33 start to the 2025 season is a stark indicator of their ongoing problems.

The Rockies have been on a downward trajectory, failing to secure winning records since 2018, and the current roster lacks the development potential typically seen in troubled teams. With a seven-year deal for Kris Bryant yielding minimal results, the Rockies' future remains uncertain. Roberts has thrived under the Dodgers' banner, capitalizing on the Rockies' misfortunes, holding a commanding 103-51 record against them during his tenure.