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Pirates Fire Manager Shelton After Disappointing Start
5/9/2025
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- The Pittsburgh Pirates have parted ways with manager Derek Shelton following a dismal 12-26 start to the 2025 season. Over six seasons, Shelton amassed a 306-440 record without leading the team to the playoffs. In a bid for revitalization, bench coach Don Kelly steps in as interim manager, as general manager Ben Cherington emphasizes the urgency for change.
