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Fired by the Pirates, Now Back: Does Derek Shelton Still Feel the Sting of His Exit? He's Candid About What He Wishes Went Differently.
Shelton said his midseason firing led to reflection and a return to managing after several managers lost jobs after the 2025 season.
- On Friday, Twins manager Derek Shelton returned to PNC Park for the first time since his firing, stepping into the visitors dugout before the three-game series against the Pirates.
- While several managers were fired after the 2025 season, including Rocco Baldelli, Shelton was the only one to immediately secure a new role, landing with the Twins.
- The Twins placed rookie Kendry Rojas on the injured list Friday with elbow inflammation, calling up Kody Funderburk and reinstating Cody Laweryson from his rehab assignment.
- Reflecting on his departure, Shelton cited a renewed focus on his "ability to listen" and "attention to detail," traits first baseman Josh Bell praised from their 2020 tenure in Pittsburgh.
- Entering the weekend series, the Twins sit third in their division at 27-30, while the Pirates maintain a winning record with top-10 statistical rankings in the majors.
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‘I’m where I should be’: Twins manager Derek Shelton reflects on time in Pittsburgh
Derek Shelton is in his first year with the Minnesota Twins after previously managing the Pittsburgh Pirates.
·Saint Paul, United States
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Fired by the Pirates, now back: Does Derek Shelton still feel the sting of his exit? He's candid about what he wishes went differently.
Derek Shelton returns to PNC Park as Minnesota Twins manager, reflecting on his time with the Pirates, leadership lessons, and friendship with GM Cherington.
·New York, United States
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Gurnee native Shelton thankful to get second chance at managing in major leagues
Derek Shelton, a 1987 graduate of Warren Township High School, is very appreciative of getting a second job as an MLB manager. He’s leading the Twins after six seasons with the Pirates.
·Arlington Heights, United States
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