Kelly’s Pirates Debut Under Leyland’s Shadow | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Don Kelly drops a hilarious Leyland anecdote—about never being traded because he never threw his bat at an umpire—and it’s a sweet nod to their legendary bond. Kelly, who watched Leyland turn the Pirates into contenders in the ‘80s, now leads them in their first full season under his watch. With the new playoff format, he’s got a shot at history—making the postseason in his debut. The team’s poised to be buyers at the August 3 trade deadline, signaling real progress. But Kelly’s not chasing Leyland’s shadow—he’s forging his own path, authentically leading this new era. 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/34b57d93bf0bc49f