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Rockies fire hitting coach, reassign infield coach

The Rockies said 7 of its 9 top coaches will return for the 2023 season.

DENVER — After finishing the season in the cellar of the National League West, the Colorado Rockies have made changes in their coaching department.

The Rockies and hitting coach Dave Magadan "have mutually agreed to part ways," the club announced Thursday.

The Rockies also said third base and infield coach Stu Cole has been reassigned to a minor league staff position

Manager Bud Black, bullpen coach Reid Cornelius, first base coach Ron Gideon, assistant hitting coach Andy González, assistant hitting coach P.J. Pilittere, bench coach Mike Redmond and pitching coach Darryl Scott will all return for the 2023 season, the Rockies said in a press release.

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Colorado Rockies hitting coach Dave Magadan warms up before a baseball game Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Denver.

The Rockies finished in last place in the National League West with a record of 68-94 in 2022.

This is the 24th time the Rockies have failed to quality for baseball's postseason in 30 seasons (the 1994 playoffs were canceled).

The Rockies made the playoffs in 1995, 2007, 2009, 2017 and 2018.

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