Derek Shelton

An overhead view of PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Sports & Recreation

Former Saluki Derek Shelton out as Pittsburgh Pirates manager

Brad Palmer

Shelton was fired in his 6th season as the Pirates' skipper.

Sports & Recreation

Reading Baseball: Deja Vu for Former Saluki Derek Shelton

Brad Palmer

Many Major League Baseball commentators believe the Pittsburgh Pirates – managed by former SIU Saluki Derek Shelton – are in for a long season.In this…

SIU News

Reading Baseball: What's A Saluki: Ask the New Pirate's Manager

Brad Palmer

Baseball fans in the Pittsburgh area who don't already know what a Saluki is are about to find out as former SIU baseball player Derek Shelton will be the…

SIU News

Former Saluki Named New Manager of Pittsburgh Pirates

Brad Palmer

A former baseball Saluki is taking over as the new manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates.The Pirates today announced Derek Shelton will become the franchise's…