The Pirates are making several changes to their coaching staff. Pitching coach Oscar Marin will not have his contract renewed, as first reported by Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Assistant pitching coach Brent Strom and third-base coach Mike Rabelo will also not be returning, per Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It was earlier reported that GM Ben Cherington and … [Read more...] about Pirates Make Changes To Coaching Staff
Pirates Sign Manager Don Kelly To Extension
The Pirates announced Monday morning that manager Don Kelly has been signed to a contract extension. He was named manager back in May, after the team fired Derek Shelton, but there was never any commitment beyond the current season (despite Kelly not having an “interim” label included in his title). Today’s announcement makes it official that he’ll continue managing the team … [Read more...] about Pirates Sign Manager Don Kelly To Extension
Ben Cherington To Remain Pirates GM In 2026
Pirates GM Ben Cherington told reporters (including Alex Stumpf of MLB.com) earlier this afternoon that he has “received assurance” that he’ll remain in his current role with the club going forward. Cherington’s contract with the club runs through the 2027 campaign, as was reported last week. The news that Cherington is remaining in the organization doesn’t register as a … [Read more...] about Ben Cherington To Remain Pirates GM In 2026
Michael A. Taylor Announces Retirement
White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announced his retirement to members of the media today, ahead of the Sox facing the Nationals in Washington, a place he played for many years. “To be able to play my last games of my career here in this ballpark in front of these fans, it’s just the icing on the cake,” Taylor said, per Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. He is in the … [Read more...] about Michael A. Taylor Announces Retirement
Pirates GM Ben Cherington’s Contract Runs Through 2027
Pirates GM Ben Cherington’s contract runs through the 2027 season, according to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. Cherington has been at the helm of Pittsburgh’s front office since November 2019. While it was previously unknown if his contract ran through 2026 or ’27, this latest update gives him at least two more years worth of guaranteed salary. Dating back to Cherington’s first … [Read more...] about Pirates GM Ben Cherington’s Contract Runs Through 2027