A surprising hot start for the Pittsburgh Pirates has led to a vote of confidence from the front office.
Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reported that the team had extended manager Derek Shelton's contract, with no further details on the monetary value or length.
RobBiertempfelPirates have extended mgr Derek Shelton's contract. Terms not disclosed
Shelton has been the manager of the Pirates since 2020, leading the team to a 156-249 record in the span. The decision comes as the Pirates have started the season a surprising 14-7 and currently sit in second place in the NL Central.