Don Kelly: ‘Pittsburgh Deserves Tough, Gritty Baseball’ | Exclusive NS9 Interview
North Shore Nine sits down with Pirates manager Don Kelly for an honest, detailed one-on-one on what it means to lead his hometown team, the identity he wants the 2026 Pirates to embody, and how pitching, grit, and culture will drive the club forward. He also breaks down his sales pitch to free agents and why new pitching coach Billy Murphy is poised to elevate the staff.
North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
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Show Notes
In this special one-on-one from the Winter Meetings, we sit down with Pirates manager Don Kelly to talk about what it means to lead his hometown team, the grit and identity he wants the 2026 Pirates to embody, and how pitching will anchor the club moving forward. Kelly also shares his pitch to free agents and why Billy Murphy was the right choice as pitching coach.
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