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Don Kelly grew up rooting for the Pirates. Now he’s tasked with leading them out of the wilderness
New Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly is eager to try and help his hometown team. The Pittsburgh native was promoted from ...
Detroit Tigers' A.J. Hinch reacts to Don Kelly taking over as Pittsburgh Pirates manager
The Pittsburgh Pirates fired Derek Shelton on May 8 as the manager after a 12-26 start, replacing him with former Detroit ...
Pirates shake up leadership: Derek Shelton out, Don Kelly steps in as manager
Don Kelly went to Mt. Lebanon High School, winning a state championship, and then to Point Park. He also played for the ...
Last-place Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton, promote bench coach Don Kelly
The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton following a rocky opening month to the season that saw Pittsburgh quickly ...
Don Kelly, former Detroit Tigers cult hero, named Pittsburgh Pirates interim manager
After firing manager Derek Shelton, the Pittsburgh Pirates have named former Detroit Tigers cult hero Don Kelly as their ...
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Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton After Poor Start to 2025 Season, Name Replacement
I wish Derek and his family all the best in their next chapter." The Pirates named bench coach Don Kelly as the franchise's new manager. "I believe strongly that Donnie is the right person to ...
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Hometown boy Kelly sees 'opportunity for growth' with Pirates
Don Kelly has made many a drive to a Pittsburgh ballpark throughout his life. He grew up in nearby Mt. Lebanon. He played ...
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Don Kelly, former Detroit Tigers cult hero, named Pittsburgh Pirates new manager
The Detroit Tigers have another former player managing an MLB team. The Pittsburgh Pirates have named bench coach Don Kelly as the team's new manager. He will replace Derek Shelton, who was fired ...