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Don Kelly grew up rooting for the Pirates. Now he's tasked with leading them out of the wilderness
There is an optimism to Don Kelly. A buoyancy. A lightness. How could there not be? The Pittsburgh-area native has spent 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Pirates Reveal First Lineup Under Don Kelly
The Pittsburgh Pirates play their first game under new manager Don Kelly, who just released his first lineup, as they take on the Atlanta Braves at ...
Pirates GM still searching for replacement for Don Kelly as bench coach, gives injury updates
Finding Derek Shelton’s replacement was an easy call for Ben Cherington, as Don Kelly made such a strong impression that the ...
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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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Enthusiasm, accountability key for Don Kelly
It’s a big task ahead of him, what the new Pirates manager said about trying to turn the Pirates around, what it will take & ...