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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 9
Pirates beat Braves to stop 7-game slide in new manager's debut
Bailey Falter threw six shutout innings and allowed two hits to help the host Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 and snap a seven-game losing streak on Friday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 9
Pirates Gold Glove-winning IF has brutal assessment of 'terrible' team
This is never what you want to hear from a veteran player who has spent less than one full season with your team. It is also hard to disagree with him.
The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz
How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?
Ji-Hwan Bae News / Bucs Dugout / May 9
Pirates recall INF/OF Ji Hwan Bae from Triple-A Indianapolis 
Bae made the Opening Day roster before being demoted one week into the 2025 season with the Pirates. Don Kelly has made his first move as Pittsburgh Pirates manager.
Derek Shelton News / Just Baseball / May 9
With Derek Shelton Out, Where Do the Pirates Go From Here?
Late on Thursday morning, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a decision that many saw coming for a while now. The club announced that they dismissed their manager, Derek Shelton, who was in the middle of his sixth season with the club.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 9
Is baseball dead in Pittsburgh?
Feel free to let me know if I’m being dramatic. The Pittsburgh Pirates season is falling apart right in front of everyone’s eyes, with the seams that hold the organization together unravelling one day at a time.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 9
Under new management, Pirates host Braves
The Pittsburgh Pirates are back home Friday night to face the Atlanta Braves with a new manager but a familiar face in charge. Pittsburgh fired manager Derek Shelton during its off day on Thursday in the wake of a season-high seven-game losing streak and a 12-26 start.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 8
Shelton and the Pirates: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Stupid
That white smoke coming from Rome wasn’t meant to signal the dismissal of manager Derek Shelton by the Pittsburgh Pirates. As Catholics worldwide celebrate a new Pope, Pirates fans celebrate a new manager in hometown kid Don Kelly.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 9
There are too many MLB teams not even trying to compete
There are too many teams in MLB that are not only bad — they're embarrassing.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 8
Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton, Name Don Kelly as Replacement
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Thursday the dismissal of manager Derek Shelton, promoting bench coach Don Kelly to the managerial role. The decision follows a more-than-disappointing start to the 2025 season, epitomized by a 5-0 loss to the St.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
The first MLB manager firing of the season has occurred
The first managerial change of the MLB season has taken place just over a month into the campaign. The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton on Thursday after a 12-26 start to their season.
Derek Shelton News / Field Level Media / May 8
Struggling Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton
The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton on Thursday, just over one month into his sixth season with the team. Bench coach Don Kelly was named as the manager of the Pirates, who sport a 12-26 record and reside in last place in the National League Central -- 10 games in back of the first-place Chicago Cubs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 8
Derek Shelton becomes fall guy for Pirates' offseason failures
It is fair to wonder how much of the Pirates' disappointing performance is Shelton's fault.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 8
Pirates make long overdue change in leadership
This comes after a subpar 12-26 start to the season that has them already sitting 10 games out of first place.
Paul Skenes News / Last Word On Sports / May 7
A Year of Skenes, But No Progress from Pirates
Sunday marks the first anniversary of the major league debut of Paul Skenes with the Pittsburgh Pirates. It will also be Mother’s Day, but unfortunately, the Pirates end Wednesday’s action with a record that more easily calls to mind Boxing Day at 12-26.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Pirates fan who fell from stands speaks out about his injuries
The Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell from the right field wall at PNC Park has spoken publicly about his injuries for the first time. Kavan Markwood, the
Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Spun / May 7
Pirates Fan Who Fell Issues His First Public Comment
It's been several days since Pittsburgh Pirates fan Kavan Markwood fell 21 feet from the wall at PNC Park and nearly died. Thankfully, he survived, has made huge strides in his recovery, and now is ready to speak again.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / 5 GOATs / May 7
Pirates fan update: Kavan Markwood breaks silence after terrifying PNC Park fall, ‘broken everything’
Kavan Markwood, the Pittsburgh Pirates fan and former college football player who fell from a wall at PNC Park on April 30, has broken his silence on the incident.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / May 7
Pittsburgh Pirates' Rotation Stalwart Moves into Prestigious Group in Team History
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost on Wednesday afternoon, dropping a 5-0 contest against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Pittsburgh is off to a dreadful 12-26 start while the Cardinals have moved up to an even .500 at 19-19.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Extent of injuries suffered by fan who fell at PNC Park is revealed
Kavan Markwood predictably suffered some serious injuries during his fall at PNC Park last week, but he at least appears to be making good progress in his recovery.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Spun / May 6
MLB Team Employee Gets In Bloody Fistfight With Fan
The Pittsburgh Pirates just can't seem to catch a break - on and off the field. Last week, a man named Kavan Markwood fell onto the field at PNC Park after leaning over the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right center field.
Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Pirates Face Potential Historic Decision Amid $400 Million Paul Skenes Prediction
The Pittsburgh Pirates rank 28th in the MLB in 2025 salary cash totals according to Spotrac, but are they willing to change that business model someday in order to retain superstar starting pitcher Paul Skenes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / CFB-HQ on SI / May 6
Pirates fan, ex-college football player who fell during game takes 1st steps
The former college football player who fell from the stands during a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game has taken his first steps as he looks to recover from the serious injuries he sustained in the fall, according to his GoFundMe page.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / 5 GOATs / May 6
Pittsburgh Pirates employee fights fan at PNC Park, uses belt as weapon
Things got physical during Sunday’s Pittsburgh Pirates-San Diego Padres game at PNC Park. No, not between players on the field, but in the concourse between a game day employee and a fan.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6
Pirates news: Fan who fell 21 feet takes literal major ‘steps’ in ‘long’ recovery
A Pittsburgh Pirates fan who tragically fell 21 feet during a game last Wednesday is now showing signs of improvement after being in critical condition, per NBCNews.
Oneil Cruz News / Fastball on SI / May 6
Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz Delivers Historic 100 MPH Outfield Assist
Oneil Cruz's transition to the outfield hasn't been without its speed bumps, but the Pittsburgh Pirates star showed a major flash Monday night. The Pirates entered the sixth inning leading the St.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Spun / May 5
Promising Major Update On Fan Who Fell At Pirates Game
The fan who fell from a 21-foot wall onto the PNC Park field has made promising progress in his recovery. Kavan Markwood, a former college football player, slipped off the bleacher's railing onto the outfield warning track during Wednesday's Pittsburgh Pirates game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / 5 GOATs / May 5
Pirates fan update: Promising news emerges on former CFB player who fell over PNC Park railing
The former college football player who fell from the top of a 21-foot high wall onto the warning track at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game last week took his first steps on Monday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Historic MLB Team Proposed to Relocate Amid Latest Ugly Season
It’s not hyperbolic to say professional baseball has never known a world without the Pittsburgh Pirates, not when the Pirates have called the City Steel home dating back to their American Association days in 1882.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3
Pirates place former Gold Glove winner on IL
Right-hander Justin Lawrence was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Rainey on the 40-man roster, while Rainey’s active roster spot will come at the expense of infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Pirates Notes: Horwitz, Lawrence, Rotation
The Pirates are inching closer toward the 2025 debut (and Pirates debut) of first baseman Spencer Horwitz. The 27-year-old has yet to play this year after undergoing wrist surgery in February, but he set out on a minor league rehab stint yesterday and went 1-for-2 with a single and a walk in three plate appearances with Double-A Altoona.
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