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Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton, promote Don Kelly: ‘We’re all responsible’
The Pirates never finished with a winning record under Shelton. GM Ben Cherington says Kelly hiring is "permanent for 2025."
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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.
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Message of Shelton's dismissal to players: 'We need to play better'
The group text from general manager Ben Cherington to the players came Thursday morning: Derek Shelton was being let go as the Pirates’ manager. As Paul Skenes would say Friday, “Unfortunately, I wasn’t shocked.
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Poll: In-Season Managerial Changes
The Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton yesterday. Does it make sense for teams to fire the manager mid-season? Vote now in MLBTR's latest poll!
“It's an organizational failure"- MLB insider on the colossal impact of Phillies’ manager Derek Shelton’s eviction on baseball sport fraternity
Derek Shelton's unexpected departure as Pittsburgh Pirates manager has ignited scrutiny of the team's front office. Ken Rosenthal criticized the Pirat
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The Moonshot: Who's next after Derek Shelton, early trade rumors and a notebook
Today on The Moonshot, our team discusses the MLB manager hot seat, some Luis Robert Jr. trade rumors, and a notebook from insider Robert Murray.
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