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Ex-Tiger Don Kelly tasked with leading Pirates out of the wilderness
Don Kelly, a Pittsburgh native and former Tiger, is tasked with trying to find a way to breathe life into his hometown team's ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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 vows to set example, hold Pirates players accountable as Bucs manager
Point Park alum, Kelly has been named Pirates manager for the remaining 2025 season after Derek Shelton was fired earlier ...
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Meet Don Kelly as he replaces Derek Shelton
The Pittsburgh Pirates fired Derek Shelton on Thursday and named bench coach Don Kelly as his replacement.