A disappointing finish to the season could spark changes for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
were right in the thick of the National League wild card race, batting for a postseason spot along with the Padres, Diamondbacks, Braves, Mets, Giants, Cardinals, Cubs, and Reds.
All of that hope and optimism was erased by a 10-game losing streak which came against the very teams they are jostling with for a wild card berth. The Bucs lost two of three to Arizona, were swept at home and on the road by the Padres, and were swept by the Dodgers in between. They finally put an end to that dreadful stretch on Friday night with Paul Skenes on the mound and then proceeded to take game two from the Mariners before falling flat in a sweep attempt of their own on Sunday.
This is year five for Shelton, and this front office for that matter, and they don't have much to show for it. The offense has been horrendous during his tenure which is not ideal when hitting is the manager's background. Despite the horrid results, the Pirates have continued to stick with hitting coach Andy Haines and the decision to do so could be what spells the end for the field manager.
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