US EditionPittsburgh Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton after 12-26 start
- After beginning their 2025 season with a 12-26 record, the Pittsburgh Pirates decided to part ways with manager Derek Shelton on Thursday.
- The decision followed a poor start marked by a seven-game losing streak and last-place standing in the NL Central, amid franchise-wide struggles.
- Shelton managed the Pirates for parts of six seasons with a 306-440 record, enduring multiple 100-loss seasons and never finishing better than fourth place.
- General manager Ben Cherington commended Shelton's dedication and commitment during his more than five years with the team.
- Bench coach Don Kelly was named interim manager as the Pirates seek to reverse their poor performance and focus on rebuilding the team this season.
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THE Pittsburgh Pirates have fired their manager. After less that 40 games passed in the MLB season, the Pirates have decided its time for a change. APThe Pittsburgh Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton[/caption] APThe Pirates had the second-worst record in baseball[/caption] Derek Shelton, the long-time manager of the Pirates, has been fired after a 12-26 start to the season. It has been a bizarre year for the team, as they have played horri…
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