PITTSBURGH — The good vibes around the Pirates’ clubhouse have extended to the coaching staff, in turn leading to some fresh ink being drawn.
General manager Ben Cherington informed reporters Saturday afternoon that the Pirates have reached a deal with manager Derek Shelton that extends him beyond the 2023 season. Cherington did not provide specific details about how long the deal will run for nor for what level of compensation.
Shelton, in his fourth year as the Pirates’ manager, has produced a combined 156-249 record that features back-to-back 100-loss seasons in 2021 and 2022. But this season, the Pirates have stormed out to their best start since 1992, going 14-7 while being in the midst of their first five-game win streak since 2019.