Former Tigers utility player Don Kelly will take on his first role as manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates following the firing of Derek Shelton on Thursday.

After firing manager Derek Shelton, the Pittsburgh Pirates have named former Detroit Tigers cult hero Don Kelly as their interim manager.

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

(NEXSTAR) — The 20-year-old man who fell 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game has spoken out for the first time since being hospitalized, saying he is “all right.”

The baseball fan critically hurt in a 20-foot fall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh is slowly recovering and has taken his first steps, according to his girlfriend's mother.

Kavan Markwood, a former college athlete, fell over a railing and onto the field during the seventh inning of Pittsburgh’s 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.