PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired pitching coach Joe Kerrigan and bench coach Gary Varsho, saying they are no longer right for the staff.
The firings come as the last-place Pirates close in on a record-extending 18th consecutive losing season.
Kerrigan is a former Red Sox, Phillies and Expos pitching coach.
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