Seven major league teams have managerial vacancies to fill, and once again, the phone of John Russell will be silent. He doesn’t lobby for jobs through the media. For some, the 64-year-old might be too old school and not sufficiently hip to today’s analytically driven baseball landscape. For others, maybe his quiet, low-key personality doesn’t fit in this glitzy world where the … [Read more...] about Seven MLB Teams Looking for Manager; Why Not This Former Pirate?
And Now. . . The Top 10 Nutty Social Media Theories from Pirates Fans
Social media is a place where downright nutty theories are presented as facts, and Pirates fans certainly do their part. For the first time, we present the top 10 nutty social media theories posted by Pittsburgh Pirates fans during the just-concluded 2025 regular season. I did my best to distinguish between times when people were only joking and times when people actually … [Read more...] about And Now. . . The Top 10 Nutty Social Media Theories from Pirates Fans
Sources: Pirates Fire Coaches; You Won’t Believe Who
The Pittsburgh Pirates have dismissed pitching coach Oscar Marin and third base coach Mike Rabelo. Moreover, assistant pitching coach Brent Strom announced his retirement. The Marin firing comes despite pitching being the only strength of the 2025 Pirates. Insider Jon Heyman was first with the news about Marin, as discovered by the Last Word On Sports You Can’t Make This Stuff … [Read more...] about Sources: Pirates Fire Coaches; You Won’t Believe Who
Pirates Extend Contract of Manager Don Kelly
On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that they have extended the contract of manager Don Kelly in a press release. As per the Pirates’ usual practice, the length of the extension wasn’t disclosed. Sep 30, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates bench coach Don Kelly participates in infield practice before the game against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park. … [Read more...] about Pirates Extend Contract of Manager Don Kelly
Pirates Extend Contract of Manager Don Kelly
On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that they have extended the contract of manager Don Kelly in a press release. As per the Pirates’ usual practice, the length of the extension wasn’t disclosed. Sep 30, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates bench coach Don Kelly participates in infield practice before the game against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park. … [Read more...] about Pirates Extend Contract of Manager Don Kelly