The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton following a disappointing 12-26 start to the 2025 season, leading to their position at the bottom of the NL Central. Despite improvements during his tenure, the team has struggled offensively, ranking near the bottom in major league batting statistics. The blame, however, is suggested to lie more with ownership, as they have failed to invest adequately in the roster, relying on one-year contracts for rental players instead of making long-term commitments to strengthen the team.
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Derek Shelton becomes fall guy for Pirates' offseason failures
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