The Pittsburgh Pirates dismissed manager Derek Shelton after a disappointing start to the season, with the team losing seven consecutive games and inching further behind divisional rivals. Shelton, who managed the team since 2020 with a record of 306-440, was deemed necessary for change by general manager Ben Cherington. Pirates chairman Bob Nutting emphasized the need for urgency to revive the teamâs performance, while bench coach Don Kelly has been appointed to take over management responsibilities.
I believe he was the right person for the job when he was hired. I also believe that a change is now necessary,
There is a lot of baseball left to be played. We need to act with a sense of urgency to get back on track.
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