There are otherwise managers who have job security galore. Dave Roberts is tied to the Los Angeles Dodgers through 2029, and Craig Counsell (Chicago Cubs), Alex Cora (Boston Red Sox) and Kevin Cash (Tampa Bay Rays) are locked up as well. Even Aaron Boone, no stranger to the hot seat, got an extension from the New York Yankees in February.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton following a rocky opening month to the season that saw Pittsburgh quickly slip into last place in the NL Central.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are moving on from manager Derek Shelton after six seasons at the helm. The team fired Shelton on Thursday after the Pirates got out to a 12-26 start to open the 2025 MLB season, it announced.