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Derek Shelton speaks out more extensively after midseason Pirates firing

Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton shared his thoughts on his disappointing tenure and midseason firing in a new interview.

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton makes a pitching change versus the Los Angeles Angels. | Ronald Martinez/GettyImages

Derek Shelton's disappointing tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates came to an unceremonious end earlier this season, when the front office dismissed the manager just 38 games into the 2025 MLB campaign.

The team was just 12-26 at the time, saddled in last place in the NL Central.