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Monday, September 29, 2025

Pirates extended Don Kelly contract


The Pittsburgh Pirates extended the contract of manager Don Kelly, they announced Monday.

Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Kelly, 45, was promoted to manager May 8 after the franchise fired longtime skipper Derek Shelton following a 12-26 start. Although the Pirates still finished last in the NL Central, they showed a marked improvement after the managerial change, going 59-65 under Kelly. The Pirates were one game below .500 during the second half and ended 2025 with a winning record at home.