It was first reported by Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette about to firing of Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly.
Per sources, (now former) team president Frank Coonelly and the Pirates have mutually agreed to part ways: https://t.co/TfN3lTnRCG
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) October 23, 2019
After being with the Pirates for over a decade, it was time for a significant change at the helm of this organization. It all started with them relieving manager Clint Hurdle and pitching coach Ray Searage of their duties after the 2019 season concluded.