Former Tigers Utility Man Receives Contract Extension as Pirates Manager

Former Tigers utility man receives contract extension as Pirates manager

Longtime Detroit Tigers utility man Don Kelly received his first shot as an MLB manager this season, taking over the Pittsburgh Pirates after the firing of Derek Shelton in May.

Some Pirates fans not optimistic for 2026 after Kelly contract extension

One day after finishing the 2025 season with a 71-91 record, the Pirates extended manager Don Kelly, who took over on May 8.

Pirates extend Pittsburgh Native Manager Don Kelly

PITTSBURGH, PA. (WTRF) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that they're sticking with Don Kelly as their manager for the 2026 season. The team announced on Monday that the club has extended the contract of manager Don Kelly after he took over as interim manager earlier this spring. The 45-year-old Mount Lebanon, PA. native led the Pirates to a .597 home winning percentage after taking over on May 9th, which was the ninth best mark in Major …

‘He’s the right fit, at the right time’: Pirates extend manager Don Kelly’s contract

Don Kelly, the 42nd manager in club history, made his managerial debut with the team back in May after former manager Derek Shelton was fired.

Pirates remove interim tag from manager Don Kelly

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday extended the contract of manager Don Kelly, who took over on an interim basis in May after Derek Shelton was fired.

Pirates extend Kelly after 'meaningful progress'

Don Kelly, who went 59-65 after taking over as interim manager of the Pirates after Derek Shelton was fired in early May, has received a contract extension.