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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 16
Former Pirates Manager Gets New Short Gig
PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates manager will work an important baseball event during the month of June. USA Baseball announced in their press
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16
Pirates announce further changes to coaching staff
One week after firing manager Derek Shelton, the Pirates have announced further changes to the coaching staff. Pittsburgh is bringing former manager Gene Lamont back to the organization to serve as a special advisor to newly tabbed manager Don Kelly.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 15
Don Kelly’s First Week as Pirates Manager Shows He’s No Derek Shelton
Thursday marks one week since the Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton and promoted Don Kelly to the leadership position. One week does not a season make, but it’s enough time to draw some conclusions about Kelly’s managerial style.
The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz
29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / May 12
Looking Back: The Pirates Bypassed Many Candidates for Shelton
When the Pittsburgh Pirates named Derek Shelton their manager in 2019, he was one of nine candidates they interviewed. “Shelty,” as he was known to Pirates personnel and broadcasters, was fired last Thursday after his Pirates got off to a disappointing 12-26 start.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 10
Paul Skenes makes his thoughts on Derek Shelton firing very clear
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been bad this season, so Paul Skenes is not surprised that the team’s poor play ultimately resulted in manager Derek Shelton being fired.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 10
Watch: New Pirates manager ejected in second game
Don Kelly is the latest manager given the nearly impossible task of making the Pittsburgh Pirates competitive.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10
Pirates made another personnel change in addition to Derek Shelton
The Pirates’ managerial change naturally drew most of the headlines on Thursday, but in addition to letting go of Derek Shelton, the Bucs also moved on from another member of the coaching staff.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / FirstSportz / May 10
Paul Skenes Claims He Was Not ‘Shocked’ to See Manager Derek Shelton Get FIRED by Pirates
Following a slow start to the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates this week fired manager Derek Shelton. On Friday, the team’s ace pitcher, Paul Skenes, spoke on this and admitted he was not ‘shocked’ to see the skipper lose his job.
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.
Angels Make Change to Coaching Staff
On the same day Derek Shelton became the first major league manager to be fired at midseason, the Angels shook up their coaching staff. Everyone's job is safe.
Pittsburgh Pirates 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.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates 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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8
Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton
The Pirates announced Thursday that they’ve fired manager Derek Shelton, who’d been in his position for the past five-plus seasons. Bench coach Don Kelly has been elevated to the managerial position.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Pirates Manager Derek Shelton Shares Emotional Statement on Fan's Fall During Game
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton sent an emotional message to a fan who was seen on video falling more than 20 feet onto the field during Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22
Pirates acquire reliever in trade with Guardians
The Pirates acquired reliever Peter Strzelecki from the Guardians for cash, the team announced.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1
Pirates parting ways with hitting coach, bullpen coach
The Pirates are parting ways with hitting coach Andy Haines and bullpen coach Justin Meccage, Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on Monday. It’s not clear whether there’ll be other changes to Derek Shelton’s staff.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / September 11
Pirates GM: Manager Derek Shelton likely to return in '25
Derek Shelton is likely to return next season as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, general manager Ben Cherington told reporters Wednesday. The franchise has not qualified for the postseason since 2015.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 6
Pirates disrespecting the game of baseball with pitching decisions
It was cute the first time Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez came into a lopsided contest late, but the joke's beginning to grow old.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / July 12, 2024
Pirates manager explains why he pulled Paul Skenes from no-hitter
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton explained Thursday why he removed pitcher Paul Skenes from a no-hit bid after seven innings.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11, 2024
Pirates make baffling decision during Paul Skenes no-hit bid
Skenes was dominant against the Milwaukee Brewers, striking out 11 over seven innings without allowing a hit.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 7, 2024
Watch: Pirates manager ejected after call that shocked both teams' broadcasts
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected at a pivotal point in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets when he took exception to a strike call that was so bad, that it left both teams' broadcasters utterly baffled.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 18, 2024
Derek Shelton Learns Patience Truly a Virtue
This is a significant year for Derek Shelton for a couple of reasons. The Pittsburgh Pirates manager is in his fifth season, a relevant milestone in any profession.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 10, 2024
Derek Shelton Turns Up The Heat — Perhaps on Himself
The Pittsburgh Pirates walked out of PNC Park last Oct. 1 feeling pretty good about themselves. The Pirates went 18-13 in their last 31 games, beating the playoff-bound Miami Marlins in the season finale.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6, 2024
Pirates GM says team is still 'engaged on a number of fronts' this offseason
GM Ben Cherington made it clear that the Pirates’ offseason work is far from over.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / December 4, 2023
Pirates 'need to add, obviously' to rotation, Shelton says ... but how?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Derek Shelton took his seat at his podium in the lobby of the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center and quickly stated the obvious in response to his first question about the rotation.
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