Pirates fire game planning coach Radley Haddad
In addition to relieving manager Derek Shelton of his duties, the Pittsburgh Pirates have fired run prevention and game planning coach Radley Haddad, a source confirmed to TribLive.
Haddad, 34, was in his fourth season on staff with the Pirates, having been hired in November of 2021 after spending five years with the New York Yankees as a coaching assistant and bullpen catcher.
His original title with the Pirates was game planning and strategy coach.
He joined the Yankees as an undrafted free agent in 2013 following a collegiate career at Western Carolina and Butler.
Bench coach Don Kelly was elevated to manager for the remainder of 2025 following Shelton’s dismissal.
Kelly’s former position and that of Haddad are now vacant on the Pirates’ staff.
The Pirates host the Atlanta Braves for three games at PNC Park beginning Friday, with Kelly set to make his debut leading the Pirates as full-time manager.
Justin Guerriero is a TribLive reporter covering the Penguins, Pirates and college sports. A Pittsburgh native, he is a Central Catholic and University of Colorado graduate. He joined the Trib in 2022 after covering the Colorado Buffaloes for Rivals and freelancing for the Denver Post. He can be reached at jguerriero@triblive.com.
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