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PHOENIX (AP) — The Colorado Rockies made Bill Schmidt their permanent general manager on Saturday, promoting him from the interim GM spot he'd held since May. The Rockies were 74-85 when they made the announcement before playing at Arizona.

The once-interim GM for Jeff Bridich will officially take over full-time duties.

The Rockies made Bill Schmidt their permanent general manager Saturday, promoting him from the interim GM role he had held since May.

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Today Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. High 69F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.. Tonight Locally heavy thunderstorms during the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies after midnight. A few storms may be severe. Low 51F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Updated: May 29, 2021 @ 2:31 pm

Coors Field increasing capacity DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- Even more fans are going to be allowed in the stands at Coors Field. Friday, the Colorado Rockies announced the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment approved to increase Coors Field capacity to 70%. Starting June 1, capacity goes from 21,363 to 35,000. "This announcement is a great way to kick off the summer and welcome even more fans back to LoDo and Coors Field," said Rockies President Greg Feasel. "We want to again thank t...

On Monday, Bill Schimdt was named the interim general manager of the Colorado Rockies. The hiring is quite sensible and should provide stability to the Colorado front office, however the long term plan is to hire a permanent GM this coming offseason. The Schimdt hiring is the right first step, however the real test will be taken when a new front office executive is named after the season. This hiring will be critical for the Rockies, as the organization’s success and reputation has fallen pre...

Close St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado (28) celebrates after hitting an RBI single as Cardinals first base coach Stubby Clapp (82) stands nearby during the third inning in the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the New York Mets Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson — staff, AP By Woody Paige

Before I get going on the meat and potatoes of this article, let me say this: None of my views on this matter are a direct shot at the work or character of interim GM Bill Schmidt or any other current Rockies employee who might be in consideration for the job at the end of the 2021 season. Now that we have that out of the way, I can get to the thesis of this piece. The Rockies absolutely need their next general manager to come from outside the organization. This sentiment is not new or an ori...