Don Kelly’s Time with Pirates is Running Out | MLB News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are spiraling toward another playoff-less season, six games behind a wild card spot with just six weeks left — and it’s clear the front office and manager Don Kelly are part of the problem. Kelly’s fiery, player-defending style has earned him 10 ejections in 245 games, but his tactical failures — especially in managing pitching rotations and bullpen usage — have exposed a glaring gap between passion and performance. With a history of managerial struggles and no winning records under recent leaders, even legends like Clint Hurdle couldn’t turn things around. Kelly’s intensity isn’t enough — the Pirates need someone with proven game management chops to steer them back on track. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bd2dde47ca262e6