Pirates Fire Derek Shelton
Following a 12-26 start to the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have relieved Derek Shelton of his duties as manager. Bench coach Don Kelly will take over on an interim basis.
Shelton was hired by the Pirates in November of 2019 - replacing Clint Hurdle.
During Shelton’s first season, in the Covid-shortened 2020, Pittsburgh finished with the worst record at 19-41.
After back-to-back 100-loss campaigns in 2021 and 2022, the Pirates got off to an amazing, 20-8 start in 2023 - only to collapse in May - and still finish under .500 at 76-86.
Despite being buyers last year, Shelton’s team fell apart in the second half, as they went 21-34 post trade deadline.
Among Pirates managers, who have managed at least 500 games, Shelton finishes with the worst winning percentage at .410.