It appears there’s been no credible report—across major sports and news outlets—indicating that Derek Shelton has joined USC (University of Southern California) or sent any message to the Pittsburgh Pirates from that institution. Here’s what is confirmed:
🔍 What we do know:
- On May 8, 2025, Derek Shelton was officially fired as Pittsburgh Pirates manager after a dismal 12–26 start to the MLB season. He ended with a 306–440 career record and was replaced by bench coach Don Kelly
- The dismissal followed multiple internal and external struggles—both on the field (a seven-game losing streak, last place in the NL Central) and off the field (stadium incidents and PR issues)
- Reactions from Pirates management (GM Ben Cherington, Chairman Bob Nutting) praised Shelton’s character while emphasizing that a new voice was necessary
🔇 What is not confirmed:
- There’s no record of Shelton joining USC, sending messages to the Pirates after his firing, or making any announcements connected to USC.
- No statements, interviews, or articles from USC sources referencing Shelton.
- No follow-up media coverage suggesting he’s affiliated with USC in any capacity.
🧩 Likely Scenario:
- The “BREAKING NEWS” you mentioned seems to stem from a false rumor or unverified claim.
- If Shelton has indeed joined USC or made contact with Pittsburgh, it hasn’t been picked up by reputable outlets and lacks verifiable evidence.
✅ Conclusion:
Given current public information, there is no indication that Derek Shelton is now with USC or has sent any message to the Pittsburgh Pirates from that university. If you have a specific source or link, I’d be happy to investigate further—but as of now, this “breaking news” doesn’t appear rooted in fact.
If you stumble across an article or social post claiming this, feel free to share it and I can dig deeper to verify! Let me know if you’d like a full recap of Shelton’s actual firing and aftermat
