The yearly review of the Pittsburgh Pirates position groups continues with the team’s coaching staff, of which several moves were made following the season’s end but maybe not nearly enough.
Manager Derek Shelton
What can be said that hasn’t already been said about Derek Shelton? Given perhaps the longest leash in the history of professional sports, Shelton once again underachieved and failed to build upon the work that was done last season. Finishing with an NL Central worst 76-86 record, ownership and GM Ben Cherington surprisingly decided that bringing Shelton back would be in the best interest of the club and that he can help lead the team towards winning in 2025.