Pirates fire Derek Shelton after 38 games in first manager axing of MLB season
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have parted ways with manager Derek Shelton following a poor 12-26 start to the season, marking the first managerial firing of the MLB season. Shelton's six-year tenure was marked by a 306-440 overall record, with no winning seasons. The team has now promoted bench coach Don Kelly to replace him. Pirates owner Bob Nutting expressed that while Shelton is a good man who contributed to the franchise, it was necessary to make a change to find success moving forward.
Derek Shelton did not lead the Pirates to any winning seasons, accumulating a 306-440 record over six seasons, prompting the franchise to seek a new direction.
Owner Bob Nutting acknowledged the team's frustrating start to the season and emphasized the urgent need for improvement as the Pirates aim to better their performance.
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