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Cherington discusses Pirates first 40 games, acknowledges shortcomings in position player development
- Following a difficult start to the season with a 12-26 record, the Pittsburgh Pirates relieved Derek Shelton of his managerial duties and promoted bench coach Don Kelly to serve as interim manager on May 12, 2025.
- The poor start and ongoing struggles prompted this leadership change amid growing tension and calls for accountability throughout the organization.
- Top pitcher Paul Skenes, who posted a 2.77 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 2025, emphasized the team must improve beyond management changes and urged players to take responsibility.
- Skenes said, "We're 12-26," and noted, "We just need to play better," highlighting urgency while fans reacted mixedly to his candid remarks.
- The Pirates face a critical moment to reset performance and clubhouse culture under Kelly, as management and players confront pressures to reverse a downward trajectory.
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Bob Costas: Pirates 'have no excuse' for being this bad for this long
The Pittsburgh Pirates fired Derek Shelton earlier this week. But the team’s issues go far beyond the manager, as ownership’s missteps alienate a frustrated fan base. SportsNet Pittsburgh may try to mute the “Sell the team” chants, but this isn’t a problem you can just tune out. The Pirates are a problem — they have a perception problem, a Paul Skenes problem. ESPN’s Jeff Passan is on a mission to show Major League Baseball fans why Pittsburgh i…
Paul Skenes Offers Blunt Reaction to Derek Shelton’s Firing Amid Pirates’ Struggles
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ dismal start to the 2025 season has already claimed its first major casualty—and ace pitcher Paul Skenes isn’t the least bit surprised. Following a 12-26 start, the Pirates announced Thursday that they had parted ways with manager Derek Shelton. Bench coach Don Kelly has stepped in as interim manager, going 1-1 in his first two games at the helm. The move ends Shelton’s six-season tenure with the club, which never produce…
Paul Skenes makes his thoughts on Derek Shelton firing very clear
May 29, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Pirates have been bad this season, so Paul Skenes is not surprised that the team’s poor play ultimately resulted in manager Derek Shelton being fired. The Pirates on Thursday fired Shelton following a 12-26 start to the sea…
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