Pirates/MLB
Pittsburgh Pirates
Derek Shelton was officially axed on Thursday after boasting a 306-440 record for a .410 winning percentage, the third worst mark among managers with at least 700 games.
| Managers since 1997 | Year | Winning% |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clint Hurdle | 2011-2019 | .505% |
| 2. Gene Lamont | 1997-2000 | .456% |
| 3. Llyod McClendon | 2001-2005 | .430% |
| 4. Jim Tracy | 2006-2007 | .417% |
| 5. Derek Shelton | 2020-2025 | .410% |
| 7. John Russell | 2008-2010 | .384% |
Among the developments with the firing is a string of supporting remaining for GM Ben Cherington who according to sources continues to be strongly supported by Bob Nutting’s right hand man To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
A growing sentiment in the Pirates ownership is Nutting and his inner circle of Williams and a few others believe Cherington who is under contract through 2026, deserves an opportunity to make a second full-time manager whether it’s Don Kelly or an outside candidate at seasons end. That said, Neal Huntington also believed in the final month of the 2019 season he was going to be safe and he was surprisingly fired so Cherington shouldn’t feel great about his long-term future. [/hide]
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