Pirates extend manager Don Kelly | theScore.com

Orlando Ramirez / Getty Images Sport / Getty The Pittsburgh Pirates extended the contract of manager Don Kelly, they announced Monday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Kelly, 45, was promoted to manager May 8 after the franchise fired longtime skipper Derek Shelton following a 12-26 start. Although the Pirates still finished last in the NL Central, they showed a marked improvement after the managerial change, going 59-65 under Kelly. The Pirates were one game below .500 during the second half and ended 2025 with a winning record at home. “Donnie has earned the respect of the players, front office, and our fans – and he has certainly earned mine,” Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said in a statement. “Donnie took over the team at a true low point. Since then, we’ve seen meaningful progress, not just in the clubhouse culture, but on the field. “His connection to the community and passion for the franchise make him more than just a manager. He is a Pittsburgher; he is part of our community. He’s the right fit, at the right time, and is the right person to lead us forward.” Kelly will now be tasked with taking a young and perpetually
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