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With a slim 3-2 lead and Paul Skenes on the mound, Don Kelly made a decision that some believe sank the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff hopes. It's also one the Pirates' manager had to answer for immediately following Pittsburgh's 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

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The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 2

What Pirates' Don Kelly Must Do to Keep Job

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are in familiar territory as they kick off the final full month of regular season action. Even after an impressive walk-off victory kept them within 5.0 games of the final Wild Card spot in the National League, the feeling in Pittsburgh is that postseason baseball is once again out of reach.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Don Kelly Sends Paul Skenes Message as Concerns Mount

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not overly concerned about Paul Skenes despite growing attention around the young ace’s workload and recent stretch on the mound.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 19

Pirates' Don Kelly Explains Controversial Braxton Ashcraft Decision

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft was close to another complete game, but didn't get the chance to go for it.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Pirates' Don Kelly Gets Blunt After Latest Loss

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reeling at the wrong time. After their 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, Pittsburgh has lost three straight games and seven of its last nine since the trade deadline.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Lindy's Sports / August 12

Don Kelly Quick Hook on Paul Skenes Teases Deeper Pirates Issue

Paul Skenes is a Cy Young winner as well as a Rookie of the Year Winner and pitchers with an impressive early track record make for appointment viewing.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12

Pirates' Don Kelly Experiment Has Failed

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates' season has reached a miserable place. Once again, the hope has faded, and the team is starting to retreat back into the basement of the National League.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12

Don Kelly Addresses Pirates Controversial Paul Skenes Decision

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another disappointing defeat and Paul Skenes had a far shorter outing than he usually does. Skenes threw just 65 pitches in the 2-0 loss for the Pirates against the Marlins in the series opener at loanDepot Park on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Paul Skenes reacts to being pulled after 65 pitches

Paul Skenes reacts to being controversially pulled after 65 pitches

Paul Skenes continues to trend the wrong way.

Potential timelines for Aaron Judge return revealed

How Andres Gimenez's productive hitting in high-leverage situations has impacted Blue Jays

Jackson Merrill's scorching stretch continues in Padres' comeback win

Brett Baty makes big claim about Mets' winning ways after trade-deadline fire sale

Dave Roberts made a classy gesture for Derek Carr during Dodgers game

Cardinals take a bizarre swipe at Bryce Harper during game

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 5

Pirates' Don Kelly Defends Ejection Against Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly is someone who isn't afraid to get in the face of an umpire and it's cost him time in the dugout recently.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 4

Pirates' Don Kelly Ejected Against Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly has gotten himself in trouble with umpires this season and this latest game vs. the Milwaukee Brewers was no different.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 2

Pirates' Don Kelly Ejected vs. Reds

CINCINNATI — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly isn't afraid of standing up for his players and he earned the ultimate consequence for doing so. Kelly got himself ejected in the top of the fourth inning of the series finale vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 31

Pirates' Don Kelly Addresses Another Bizarre Pitching Decision

CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered another close defeat, but this one could've been avoided if manager Don Kelly didn't make one critical change.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 28

Pirates' Don Kelly Addresses Ejection vs. Diamondbacks

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly isn't afraid of letting his feelings be known and even in big games. Kelly earned himself an ejection in the bottom of the eighth inning in the Pirates series opener vs.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 27

Pirates Share Endy Rodríguez News Before Diamondbacks Series

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into a crucial series vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks with a new update on one of their catchers. Pirates manager Don Kelly announce pregame that they will activate catcher Endy Rodríguez off the 10-day injured list ahead of their series opener vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 25

Don Kelly gets 100% real on how Pirates can improve in NL Central race

The Pittsburgh Pirates are fighting for their first postseason berth since 2015. Pittsburgh has had an up-and-down season, and things are down at the moment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Pirates’ Don Kelly gets 100% real on controversial call that ended Rockies game

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost another heartbreaker on Saturday night at Coors Field, to the Colorado Rockies. Down one run in the ninth, the Pirates had the bases loaded but couldn’t advance the runners.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 23

Pirates’ Don Kelly Ejected Against Blue Jays

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had their latest game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays go from bad to worse, as they lost their manager. Pirates manager Don Kelly earned an ejection in the bottom of the sixth inning, with his team trailing the Blue Jays 4-1 at the Rogers Centre.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB

The Pittsburgh Pirates will play on Tuesday night without manager Don Kelly.

Bryce Harper has brutally honest comment on Phillies' manager change

Cristopher Sanchez dominates A's as Phillies stay hot under Don Mattingly

Tigers' Triple-A manager abruptly fired under unclear circumstances

Shohei Ohtani got embarrassing swing-and-miss from Jose Altuve

Willson Contreras butts heads with a Red Sox teammate after latest loss

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Pirates manager Don Kelly cusses out umpire Laz Diaz during game

Don Kelly got to live out every MLB manager’s dream this week — cursing out Laz Diaz. The Pittsburgh Pirates played Wednesday against the division rival St.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Pro Sports / April 1

What Led To Don Kelly Ejection During The Pirates vs. Red Game? Here’s All You Need To Know

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to take a big step forward this year after making several notable additions to their roster over the offseason. At the same time, manager Don Kelly is embarking on his first full season in charge of the team.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 28