The 20 Highest Paid MLB Managers In 2018 By Michael Ma / Dec 10, Mon 879 Link facebook twitter email 12(T). Bud Black – $1.5 Million After 8 seasons as manager with the Padres, Black was fired during the 2015 season. He took over the Rockies in 2016 and has led them to back-to-back postseason appearances. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Join the Discussion