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MLB Insider Praises Pirates Manager Don Kelly
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly has only held his position for almost a month, but has received plaudits from the national media. Kelly took over as manager following the Pirates front office dismissing Derek Shelton on May 8 after a 12-26 start to the season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 1
Pirates seek series win after snapping skid to Padres
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly didn't outwardly panic when his team endured a 26-game streak of not scoring more than four runs in a game. "Guys
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 31
Pirates Manager Don Kelly Addresses Ejection vs. Padres
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly has built a reputation for defending his players and did so again in their latest game vs. the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
The 'MLB Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28
Pirates’ Don Kelly drops 6-word reaction to wild comeback win vs. Diamondbacks
The Pittsburgh Pirates looked dead in the water. Trailing 6-0 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, facing Corbin Burnes, and coming off another tough stretch, the team seemed destined for another quiet loss.
Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked
The 2025 MLB season has started with a burst of offense, and the rules changes of recent seasons have made lineups even more athletic. Through the first two months of the season, here's a look at the lineups in the game from best to worst.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 20
Gene Lamont Returns to Pirates Dugout After 25 Years
Nearly 25 years after his last stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 78-year-old Gene Lamont made his return to the dugout Monday night as the team’s new bench coach under first-year manager Don Kelly.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 18
Pirates Bring Coach with Jim Leyland Ties Out of Retirement
On the surface, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprising move Friday by bringing 78-year-old Gene Lamont out of retirement to serve as special advisor to first-year manager Don Kelly.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17
Pirates manager addresses second ejection in seventh game
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly is establishing himself as a passionate defender of his team. Kelly was ejected for the second time as the team’s manager Friday, in a 8-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17
Pirates Manager Don Kelly Addresses Ejection vs. Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly has spent just a little more than a week in his new position, but has found himself in heated conversations with umpires.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 16
Pirates Bring Back Former Manager for Don Kelly’s Coaching Staff
The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired former manager Gene Lamont to serve on new manager Don Kelly’s coaching staff. He will serve as a “Special Advisor” to Kelly.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16
Pirates announce further changes to coaching staff
One week after firing manager Derek Shelton, the Pirates have announced further changes to the coaching staff. Pittsburgh is bringing former manager Gene Lamont back to the organization to serve as a special advisor to newly tabbed manager Don Kelly.
Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked
Pitching wins championships, and reliable starting pitching is becoming tougher to find in MLB. After two months of the 2025 regular season, here's a look at how the MLB rotations stack up from first to worst.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 15
Don Kelly’s First Week as Pirates Manager Shows He’s No Derek Shelton
Thursday marks one week since the Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton and promoted Don Kelly to the leadership position. One week does not a season make, but it’s enough time to draw some conclusions about Kelly’s managerial style.
MLB News / Talking Chop / May 11
How much do you miss manager-umpire arguments? 
I mean the knock-down-drag-out variety Don Kelly of the Pirates was ejected yesterday. I'm not sure if it was purely to inspire his team or not. Kelly was a little heated, and to be honest Clint Vondrak is a pill, so Don probably had a point.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 10
Watch: New Pirates manager ejected in second game
Don Kelly is the latest manager given the nearly impossible task of making the Pittsburgh Pirates competitive.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10
Pirates made another personnel change in addition to Derek Shelton
The Pirates’ managerial change naturally drew most of the headlines on Thursday, but in addition to letting go of Derek Shelton, the Bucs also moved on from another member of the coaching staff.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 10
Don Kelly vows to set example, hold Pirates players accountable as Bucs manager
A 2001 Point Park alum, Kelly has been named Pirates manager for the remaining 2025 season after Derek Shelton was fired earlier this week. It’s the donning of a new era at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 9
Speedy Outfielder Recalled in Pirates’ First Roster Move of Kelly Era
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled outfielder Ji Hwan Bae from Triple-A in their first move under new manager Don Kelly. Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now was the first to report on Bae’s presence at PNC Park for Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 9
New Pirates Manager Don Kelly: What He’ll Do and Won’t Do
Newly minted Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly is walking into a hornet’s nest, hoping to avoid being stung. With a day to prepare after Thursday’s firing of Derek Shelton, Kelly’s managerial debut comes Friday at home in PNC Park against the 18-19 Atlanta Braves.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 8
Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton, Name Don Kelly as Replacement
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Thursday the dismissal of manager Derek Shelton, promoting bench coach Don Kelly to the managerial role. The decision follows a more-than-disappointing start to the 2025 season, epitomized by a 5-0 loss to the St.
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