Rocco Baldelli — Minnesota Twins
It all came crashing down last season for a Twins squad that failed horribly. Minnesota struggled to establish its feet early in the season, finishing with a 73-89 record. Though injuries may be to blame, Baldelli is not without criticism. Throughout the season, every team in the league suffers from nagging injuries. Baldelli (together with the Twins management office) were unable to identify appropriate replacements to save the season. With Carlos Correa already on the team, another losing season for the Twins could spell the end of Baldelli’s tenure.
Rocco Baldelli — Minnesota Twins
Bud Black — Colorado Rockies
Another manager hasn’t received much assistance from his front office. When Bud Black took over the Rockies in 2017, the team was on the upswing. After six consecutive losing seasons, Black guided Colorado to an 87-75 record (and the team’s first postseason berth in over a decade) in his first year as coach. The Rockies were even stronger the next year, finishing with a 91-71 record and a thrilling Wild Card triumph over the Chicago Cubs. The Rockies then decided to start trading away all of their greatest players. Nolan Arenado was traded to St. Louis, while two-time hitting champion D.J. Lemahieu signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees in free agency. After the Rockies declined to move him before last year’s deadline, All-Star shortstop Trevor Story got a huge contract with the Boston Red Sox this winter. Colorado has not had a winning season in three years, but the blame cannot be thrown solely on their management.
Bud Black — Colorado Rockies
