Pirates part ways with manager Derek Shelton 38 games into 2025 season

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a change at the helm on Thursday, relieving Derek Shelton of his managerial duties more than a month into a chaotic season.

The Pirates fell to 12-26 following a one-run loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. The front office decided to make a move.

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"Derek worked incredibly hard and sacrificed a lot over five-plus years. His family became a big part of the Pirates family, and we will miss that," Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said in a statement. "He's an incredibly smart, curious and driven baseball leader. I believe he was the right person for the job when he was hire...