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On YouTubePaul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / May 10
Paul Skenes Sends Clear Message After Pirates’ Massive Change
Friday night’s 3-2 victory against the Atlanta Braves featured a new sight for Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes. No, we’re not talking about the Pirates winning a game.
Don Kelly News / Bucs Dugout / May 10
Don Kelly vows to set example, hold Pirates players accountable as Bucs manager 
A 2001 Point Park alum, Kelly has been named Pirates manager for the remaining 2025 season after Derek Shelton was fired earlier this week. It’s the donning of a new era at PNC Park.
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?
Hunter Barco News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 10
Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Prospect Will Not Finish the Season with a 0.00 ERA
Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Hunter Barco – recently elevated to MLB Pipeline’s list of Top 100 prospects – had a stellar debut Friday night for the Triple- A Indianapolis Indians against the Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Guardians).
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 10
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 9
Speedy Outfielder Recalled in Pirates’ First Roster Move of Kelly Era
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled outfielder Ji Hwan Bae from Triple-A in their first move under new manager Don Kelly. Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now was the first to report on Bae’s presence at PNC Park for Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves.
Don Kelly News / Last Word On Sports / May 9
New Pirates Manager Don Kelly: What He’ll Do and Won’t Do
Newly minted Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly is walking into a hornet’s nest, hoping to avoid being stung. With a day to prepare after Thursday’s firing of Derek Shelton, Kelly’s managerial debut comes Friday at home in PNC Park against the 18-19 Atlanta Braves.
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.
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.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 8
Pirates Announce Major Coaching Decision Before Braves Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a terrible start to the 2025 MLB season as they currently sit last in the National League Central division. Pittsburgh
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / May 8
Pittsburgh Pirates' Ace Paul Skenes Surprisingly Ranks Near Bottom of Unique Metric
Entering play on Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates are among the worst teams in baseball. At 12-26, they are the worst team in the National League Central.
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.
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 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.
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