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  • • Jared Jones To Start For Pirates On Friday
    Pirates manager Don Kelly told members of the media, including Jason Mackey of MLB.com, that right-hander Jared Jones will start for the Pirates on Friday. Carmen Mlodzinski will move to the bullpen. Jones is on the 60-day injured list, so the Bucs will have to add him to both the 40-man and active rosters. Jones […]...2026
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  • Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB
    • Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB
    The Pittsburgh Pirates will play on Tuesday night without manager Don Kelly....2026
  • • Pirates' Devenski, Kelly both suspended, fined
    Pirates reliever Chris Devenski and manager Don Kelly have both been suspended and fined after Devenski intentionally threw at Reds rookie Sal Stewart during Saturday's game....2026
  • • NL Week 2 Strategy-April 04, 2026
    In the Field OF Jordan Lawlar was placed on the 10-day IL with a fractured right wrist. He is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. He was hitting .333 with 1 HR, 3 R, 2 RBI, and 1 SB in 20 PA before the injury. OF Tim Tawa and OF Jorge Barrosa are expected to fill in while he is out. Tawa offered power and speed (7 HR and 8 SB in 225 PA) last year but struggled to hit for average (.201 AVG and 28% K). B...2026
  • Dissecting what Pirates' Don Kelly, Paul Skenes said after poor Opening Day showing
    • Dissecting what Pirates' Don Kelly, Paul Skenes said after poor Opening Day showing
    Opening Day gave everyone a reason to look at Skenes a bit longer than necessary....2026
  • • Pirates ace Paul Skenes gets chased in the 1st inning by the Mets on opening day
    The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner gave up five runs and got only two outs Thursday against the New York Mets, putting the Pittsburgh Pirates in an early hole at Citi Field. Hurt by shoddy defense from Oneil Cruz in center field, Skenes was pulled by manager Don Kelly after throwing 37 pitches as the Mets batted around. The five runs Skenes permitted matched his career high....2026
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Don Kelly injury and suspension

  • • Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB
    2026
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  • • Pirates' Devenski, Kelly both suspended, fined
    2026
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    2026
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  • 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #2: Pittsburgh Pirates
    • 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #2: Pittsburgh Pirates
    Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images At least you’re not a Pirates fan! *Please Note This Is Satire* I usually write serious articles. This is not one of them. Trash talk has been an integral part of baseball since its inception. All the way back in 1912, Ty Cobb ran into the crowd during a game to beat up a fan who was yelling some ... less than savory things at him. To be very clear, I do...2025
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  • Weekend Rumblings - News for May 10, 2025
    • Weekend Rumblings - News for May 10, 2025
    Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images The key to the Royals’ success? Yacht rock. Pete Grathoff writes that the Royals clubhouse has been fueled lately by Yacht Rock. “You look at the formula of our games, and just winning teams in general, pitching and defense are always what you want to come back to,” starting pitcher Kris Bubic said as Earth, Wind and Fire’s “The Way You Move” played. “And ...2025
  • Outside The Confines: The Pirates make Derek Shelton walk the plank
    • Outside The Confines: The Pirates make Derek Shelton walk the plank
    Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Guess someone had to take the blame. It’s Friday and the Pirates have decided that they have figured out who is to blame for their rough season start, and the person they’ve fixated on is manager Derek Shelton. Managers are typically the ones to take the blame when a team is on a downward slide, but this is hardly the first time the Pirates have had a...2025
  • Braves News: Spencer Strider update, Drake Baldwin walk-off, and more
    • Braves News: Spencer Strider update, Drake Baldwin walk-off, and more
    Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider is continuing to improve after the hamstring injury that sidelined him in April. On Wednesday, he threw a bullpen session and confirmed that he will throw another on Saturday in Pittsburgh. Spencer Strider says he feels great after his bullpen...2025
  • • Marlins Reinstate Dee Gordon
    The Marlins announced today that they’ve activated Dee Gordon from the restricted list and designated infielder Don Kelly for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 25- and 40-man rosters. [Related: Updated Miami Marlins Depth Chart] Gordon has been out since April due to an 80-game suspension that stemmed from a failed PED…...2016
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  • • Detroit Tigers: Don't Discount the Tigers Making a Big Offseason Move
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Timeline

  • 2026
    "Manager Don Kelly takes over the worst offense in baseball, a lineup that added Marcell Ozuna and Spencer Horwitz in hopes of meaningful improvement."

  • 2025
    "Bench coach Don Kelly has been elevated to the managerial position."

  • 2023
    "Manager Derek Shelton, bench coach Don Kelly and pitching coach Oscar Marin were ejected by umpire Nic Lentz during the same at-bat for arguing balls and strikes in the sixth inning, as the Pirates wrapped up Sunday's doubleheader against the Reds."

  • 2021
    "Geren is the sixth known candidate for the job, joining Buck Showalter, Brad Ausmus, Joe Espada, Don Kelly, and Matt Quatraro as names on the Amazins’ radar."

  • 2020
    "The Tigers have interviewed Pirates bench coach Don Kelly for their managerial vacancy, reports Rob Biertempfel of the Athletic (Twitter link)."

  • 2019
    "The Pirates have hired Don Kelly to serve as the bench coach on Derek Shelton’s staff, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network."

  • 2017
    "The Tigers have announced that they’ve hired former utilityman Don Kelly as a pro scout and assistant to player development."

  • 2016
    "Don Kelly provided the Marlins with their first hit with two outs in the seventh, and Chris Johnson delivered an RBI single to lift Miami to a 1-0 win on Tuesday at Roger Dean Stadium."

  • 2015
    "Marlins sign Don Kelly to minor-league deal"

  • 2014
    "Additionally, the team announced that utility man Don Kelly and right-hander Evan Reed have been outrighted off the 40-man roster."

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Don Kelly trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

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  • • Pirates Sign Manager Don Kelly To Extension
    The Pirates announced Monday morning that manager Don Kelly has been signed to a contract extension. He was named manager back in May, after the team fired Derek Shelton, but there was never any commitment beyond the current season (despite Kelly not having an “interim” label included in his title). Today’s announcement makes it official…...2025
  • • Pirates extend Kelly after 'meaningful progress'
    Don Kelly, who went 59-65 after taking over as interim manager of the Pirates after Derek Shelton was fired in early May, has received a contract extension....2025
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  • Cub Tracks passes the plate. Home plate.
    • Cub Tracks passes the plate. Home plate.
    David Banks-Imagn Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Cubs win by one and move to win three of four. Let’s get some runs. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Baseball is more fun when you’re winning. I couldn’t decide which track I liked better. Enjoy. Reports are that the Cubs are signing anot...2025
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  • • 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #2: Pittsburgh Pirates
    2025
  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for May 10, 2025
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  • Braves spar with Pirates during Mother’s Day weekend - and here’s how you can watch
    • Braves spar with Pirates during Mother’s Day weekend - and here’s how you can watch
    Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Atlanta heads to Pittsburgh for a three-game series. The Atlanta Braves head to one of the most picturesque ballparks in all of baseball to visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for Mother’s Day weekend series. The Braves are coming off of a productive homestand that saw them go 4-3 and climb within one game of .500 on the season. They will make a quick trip t...2025
  • • Outside The Confines: The Pirates make Derek Shelton walk the plank
    2025
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  • • Marlins Place Justin Bour On DL, Select Don Kelly, Designate Eric Jokisch
    The Marlins announced this morning that they’ve placed first baseman Justin Bour on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 3, with a sprained right ankle. In a corresponding move, the Fish have selected the contract of veteran utility man Don Kelly from Triple-A New Orleans and designated left-hander Eric Jokisch for assignment. [Related: Updated…...2016
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  • • Marlins sign veteran Kelly to Minors deal
    Don Kelly is getting a second chance with the Marlins. The veteran utility player, who played in just two games for Miami last year, has signed a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training....2016
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Don Kelly stats and results

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  • • Sunday Notes: Now an Arm In Miami, Lake Bachar Had a Big Leg In Whitewater
    Plus Dave Burba was owned by Roger Cedeno, Don Kelly on the Brewers, part-time DH home run records, manager-squelched no-hitters, facts and stats galore, and more....2025
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    2025
  • • Detroit Tigers: Youth Will Be Key to Improving Offense and Winning in 2015
    2015
  • • 5 Detroit Tigers Who Could Be with Different Clubs Next Season
    2014
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  • • Detroit Tigers: Don't Discount the Tigers Making a Big Offseason Move
    2014
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  • • 5 Cost-Effective Signings the Detroit Tigers Can Make This Offseason
    2014
  • • Tigers expect Hunter to be OK after collision
    Elder statesmen Don Kelly and Torii Hunter both showed a younger man's range chasing after a Lorenzo Cain drive to right-center in the seventh inning on Monday. The result, however, was a disastrous collision that turned a would-be catch for Hunter into an inside-the-park home run for Cain, and left Hunter being tested multiple times for a possible concussion....2014
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  • • Pirates Exec Fed Up of Pittsburgh’s Volatile Streak As 6 Straight Losses Break Winning Spree in Unexpected Flip
    Pirates drop sixth straight road game after home hot streak, leaving exec Don Kelly frustrated as road woes derail their season momentum....2025
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    2025
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  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for May 10, 2025
    2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: The Pirates make Derek Shelton walk the plank
    2025
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  • • Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton
    The Pirates announced Thursday that they’ve fired manager Derek Shelton, who’d been in his position for the past five-plus seasons. Bench coach Don Kelly has been elevated to the managerial position. “Derek worked incredibly hard and sacrificed a lot over five-plus years. His family became a big part of the Pirates family, and we will…...2025
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  • • Tigers Interview Don Kelly For Managerial Postion
    The Tigers have interviewed Pirates bench coach Don Kelly for their managerial vacancy, reports Rob Biertempfel of the Athletic (Twitter link). However, Biertempfel cautions that Kelly isn’t considered a “top candidate” at the moment due to his relative lack of coaching experience. He’s more likely to return to Pittsburgh in his current position, it seems.…...2020
  • • Detroit Tigers: Youth Will Be Key to Improving Offense and Winning in 2015
    2015
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Top Don Kelly news

  • • Marlins sign Don Kelly to minor-league deal
    2015
  • • CC holds Miami hitless in debut; bats blanked
    CC Sabathia tossed two hitless innings, and the lefty set the tone as three Yankees relievers followed without allowing a hit before the Marlins were able to break through in the seventh inning. Don Kelly provided the Marlins with their first hit with two outs in the seventh, and Chris Johnson delivered an RBI single to lift Miami to a 1-0 win on Tuesday at Roger Dean Stadium....2016
  • • Pirates Hire Don Kelly As Bench Coach
    The Pirates have hired Don Kelly to serve as the bench coach on Derek Shelton’s staff, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Kelly, 39, worked the 2019 season as the Astros’ first base coach, a role he accepted after beginning his post-playing career as an assistant in the Tigers’ player development department. Kelly, a…...2019
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  • • Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton
    2025
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  • • Shelton out as Pirates manager; bench coach Don Kelly takes his place
    2025
  • • Marlins Sign Don Kelly To Minor League Deal
    The Marlins have signed veteran utilityman Don Kelly to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press tweets. Kelly is represented by LSW Baseball. The light-hitting Kelly, 34, has a career .232/.296/.336 … ...2015
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  • • Marlins sign veteran Kelly to Minors deal
    2016
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  • • Marlins Release Justin Maxwell, Don Kelly
    The Marlins have released outfielder Justin Maxwell and infielder Don Kelly, as MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro reports (Twitter links). Both were in camp on minor league deals. Mawell had exercised an opt-out clause, and obviously Miami was not willing to add him to the 40-man. His deal would have paid him $1.1MM at the major league level. The 32-year-old had…...2016
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Don Kelly fantasy rankings and news

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Don Kelly schedule, game

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  • • Team Offense, Pittsburgh Pirates
    Claude.AI writes (light edits): The Pittsburgh Pirates averaged 3.60 runs per game in 2025, last in the majors and last in the National League. Manager Don Kelly takes over the worst offense in baseball, a lineup that added Marcell Ozuna and Spencer Horwitz in hopes of meaningful improvement. I used the FanGraphs depth chart to […]...2026
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  • • How ‘Bout Them Buccos?
    Every once in a while I’ll switch horses and write about baseball, my favorite sport as a kid. With fresh ideas about our Penguins scarcer than a 1943 steel wheat penny? This is one of those instances. To borrow a line from the immortal Harry Doyle in the celluloid hit, Major League, “in case you haven’t noticed” our Pittsburgh Pirates are playing some splendid baseball. Following on the heels on ...2025
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  • Pirates series preview: A poor offense, but a chance to see some former Royals
    • Pirates series preview: A poor offense, but a chance to see some former Royals
    Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images An offense just as bad as the Royals comes to town The Pittsburgh Pirates come to Kansas City after getting swept in Seattle, a series where they didn’t score a single run. In fact, coming into Monday night’s contest, the Pirates will be touting a 28-inning scoreless streak. Overall, on the season, Pittsburgh is 38-53 on the season, last in the NL Centra...2025
  • • Cub Tracks passes the plate. Home plate.
    2025
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  • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Pirates series preview
    • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Pirates series preview
    David Frerker-Imagn Images The Cubs welcome an NL Central rival to Wrigley Field for just the second time this year. When the Cubs last played the Pirates, taking two of three in PNC Park in April, Derek Shelton was their manager. About a week after that series, Shelton was fired and replaced by bench coach Don Kelly. So that’s something new since these teams last met. For more on the Pira...2025
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  • Milwaukee drops second straight close game to Pirates, 2-1
    • Milwaukee drops second straight close game to Pirates, 2-1
    Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Caleb Durbin, Joey Ortiz combine for six hits in loss Box Score Despite season-best efforts from Joey Ortiz and Caleb Durbin and a strong outing from Quinn Priester, Milwaukee lost a second straight close game to the Pittsburgh Pirates. After the Brewers went three-up, three-down in the top of the first, Priester ran into trouble in the bottom of the inning. P...2025
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  • • 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #2: Pittsburgh Pirates
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  • Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (14-27) at New York Mets (26-15)
    • Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (14-27) at New York Mets (26-15)
    The 2025 series features contrasting team performances, with Pirates hopeful for improvement under Don Kelly, facing a strong Mets lineup despite recent struggles from certain players....2025
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  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for May 10, 2025
    2025
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Don Kelly rumors, scandals

  • Offseason Outlook: Pittsburgh Pirates
    • Offseason Outlook: Pittsburgh Pirates
    The Pirates took a step back in 2025 and fired manager Derek Shelton early in the season. He was replaced by his bench coach, Don Kelly, who'll take over in the dugout into 2026 and beyond. General manager Ben Cherington's job status prompted plenty of speculation, but he'll be back for 2026 as well. Can…...2025
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