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. That left him with a career record of 306-440. Here’s a look at the other candidates, what they went on to, and in … [Read more...] about Looking Back: The Pirates Bypassed Many Candidates for Shelton
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. Pirates fans hope it’s a long and successful career, unlike that of his predecessor. What type of manager will … [Read more...] about New Pirates Manager Don Kelly: What He’ll Do and Won’t Do
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. In a corresponding move, infielder Enmanuel Valdéz has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder … [Read more...] about Speedy Outfielder Recalled in Pirates’ First Roster Move of Kelly Era
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. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, which capped a sweep and a disastrous 12-26 record, good for the third-worst record in … [Read more...] about Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton, Name Don Kelly as Replacement
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. Cardinals had a hand in both moves, although it was the ones in St. Louis who might have put the final nail in Shelton’s coffin by sweeping his … [Read more...] about Shelton and the Pirates: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Stupid