North Shore Nine

The latest episode of NS9LIVE! tackled the biggest shakeup in years: Derek Shelton has officially been fired as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. DiNardo, Tyler, and Jim dive into what finally led to the decision after a dismal 12–26 start and why this move, as obvious as it seemed, still felt surreal given how rarely the Pirates act this decisively.

Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined for a candid first segment breaking down how the front office arrived here, what Don Kelly’s appointment as manager really means, and whether GM Ben Cherington might be next. The rest of the show explored Shelton’s legacy, Cherington’s failures, and why Kelly—despite being labeled “manager through 2025”—feels more like a temporary patch than a real solution. They also didn’t hold back on Cherington’s press conference and the bizarre lack of accountability it showed.

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