Pirates manager Shelton receives contract extension

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Manager Derek Shelton’s contract was prolonged by the Pittsburgh Pirates after the crew’s 14-7 begin its greatest since 1992.

Shelton’s contract was set to run out after this season. The Pirates introduced the brand new deal Saturday however didn’t specify a size.

“It shows what we’re doing and how we’re doing it is working,” Shelton stated.

Shelton entered the season with a 142-242 report over three years.