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Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton After Disappointing Start

Derek Shelton is replaced by bench coach Don Kelly as Pittsburgh struggles with a 12-26 record and a seven-game losing streak.

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Clayton McCullough #86 manager of the Miami Marlins and Derek Shelton #17 manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates meet prior to the game at loanDepot park on March 27, 2025 in Miami.
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Team owner Bob Nutting of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on from the dugout before a Major League Baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on September 15, 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Cubs 3-2. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have dismissed Derek Shelton, who compiled a 306-440 record over six seasons without a playoff appearance.
  • Bench coach Don Kelly, a Pittsburgh native and former MLB utility player, has been named interim manager.
  • The Pirates are off to a 12-26 start in 2025, ranking last in the NL Central and enduring a seven-game losing streak.
  • General Manager Ben Cherington and owner Bob Nutting cited the need for urgent change to improve team performance.
  • The franchise has missed the playoffs for ten consecutive seasons, reflecting broader struggles despite recent investments in young talent like Paul Skenes.