Derek Shelton
Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) appeals to umpire Dan Iassogna, left, after sliding past second base and being tagged out by Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Hayes remained out and the inning ended. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pirates' Hayes misses 1B on HR, LA's Buehler shuts down Bucs

By John Perrotto Jun. 08, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Stallings singles off Miami Marlins relief pitcher Zach Pop, driving in two runs, during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Rookie Hayes homers to lead Pirates to 9-2 win over Marlins

By John Perrotto Jun. 04, 2021 10:46 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson rounds third base after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Newman, Frazier push Pirates past Braves 6-4 in 10 innings

By George Henry May. 20, 2021 11:35 PM EDT

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers, right, shakes hands with catcher Buster Posey after the team's 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
DeSclafani, Duggar lead NL-best Giants over Pirates 3-1

By John Perrotto May. 13, 2021 09:45 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter watches his three-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Duane Underwood Jr. during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Carpenter hits another pinch homer as Cardinals beat Pirates

By John Perrotto Apr. 30, 2021 10:06 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ delivers to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Happ loses no-hitter in 8th for Twins in 2-0 win vs Pirates

By Dave Campbell Apr. 24, 2021 12:02 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton takes the ball from pitcher Miguel Yajure in the fifth inning during the second game of a doubleheader baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Tigers beat Pirates 5-2 to gain doubleheader split

By Dave Hogg Apr. 21, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' starting pitcher Luis Castillo (58) pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirate at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Reds keep rolling, hit 4 HRs to back Castillo, sweep Pirates

By Jeff Wallner Apr. 07, 2021 03:48 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart, center, celebrates with staff and teammates after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Naquin stars as Reds pound Pirates for 4th straight win

By Jeff Wallner Apr. 06, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Erik Gonzalez, left, celebrates a solo home run by Colin Moran, right, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Monday, April 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Castellanos, Moustakas lift Reds to third straight win

By Jeff Wallner Apr. 05, 2021 10:27 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) watches his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Thursday, April 1, 2021, on opening day at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Hayes homers, Pirates 2-hit Cubs 5-3 on chilly opening day

By Jay Cohen Apr. 01, 2021 06:34 PM EDT

Pirates' Shelton: pitcher Taillon on track for 2021 return

By Will Graves Dec. 15, 2020 05:38 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The videos from Jameson Taillon come every few days, a reminder to Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton what hopefully awaits when spring...

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Osuna celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Indians pitcher Aaron Civale during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Indians' playoff positioning hurt by 8-0 loss to Pirates

By Brian Dulik Sep. 26, 2020 11:23 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish, of Japan, throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
LEADING OFF: Pirates, Puerto Rican MLBers wear Clemente's 21

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 10:17 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Cole Tucker runs the bases on a solo home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Lewis Thorpe during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cruz's walk-off single lifts Twins past Pirates 5-4

By Dave Campbell Aug. 04, 2020 12:19 AM EDT

New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes, right, celebrates his solo home run with Robinson Cano (24) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, Friday, July 24, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Baseball's return includes several comeback stories

By Noah Trister Jul. 27, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

Dbacks' Lovullo is first manager ejected in COVID-19 era

Jul. 26, 2020 06:19 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A masked Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks became the first manager to be ejected in the COVID-19 era when he was tossed Sunday while...

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter (13) is out at second as Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier turns the double play and Pirates shortstop Erik Gonzalez, left, watches during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 26, 2020, in St. Louis. The Cardinals' Yadier Molina was out at first. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Pirates manager Shelton argues through mask, gets 1st ML win

By Jeff Melnick Jul. 26, 2020 05:26 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, July 24, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Flaherty sharp, DeJong homers, Cards beat Bucs 5-4 in opener

By Steve Overbey Jul. 24, 2020 11:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 15, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton, right, talks with Adam Frazier between innings of an intrasquad baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Pirates first-year manager is a mix of old-school grit and new-school analytics nerd. The club also believes he's a breath of fresh air for a franchise in need of a jolt. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File )
Even flow: Shelton brings positivity and grit to Pirates

By Will Graves Jul. 23, 2020 04:57 PM EDT