Pirates Fire Derek Shelton: What Happens Now?
Photo by: Joshua Peacock on Unsplash Derek Shelton Out as Pirates Manager: What’s Next for Pittsburgh? On May 8, 2025, after years of abysmal baseball and mismanagement, the Pittsburgh Pirates have officially parted ways with Manager Derek Shelton . Bench coach Don Kelly will take over managerial duties as the team tries to dig itself out of an ugly 12–26 hole. "Was Shelton the problem in Pittsburgh?" This move was a long time coming, but will it actually spark change in the Steel City? In the short term... maybe . A managerial shake-up can light a fire under a struggling squad, and we might see a bounce-back series or two. But in the long run? Not a chance . The Real Issue Isn’t the Dugout Don’t get me wrong, Derek Shelton was a disaster. He had no business managing a big-league club. But firing the skipper doesn't fix what’s broken in this organization. "This club won't win a meaningful game until: 1) T...
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