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Social Media Star, Gymnastics National Champion Livvy Dunne Reacts to Paul Skenes’ Promotion

The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally promoting pitching prospect Paul Skenes to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Skenes, who played his junior collegiate season at LSU after transferring from the Air Force Academy, is in a relationship with social media sensation Livvy Dunne.

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Pirates Prospect Watch: Keiner Delgado Homers for Marauders

Pirates’ minor league affiliates picked up two wins in three attempts on Wednesday… although the biggest news regarding the farm system was Paul Skenes’ promotion to the big league club.

Paul Skenes News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 34 minutes ago

Ten questions a fan might have about Skenes, the pitcher and person

Two months after getting word from Ben Cherington that he'd be starting this season in the minor leagues, Paul Skenes has apparently checked off the necessary boxes and is ready to make his Pittsburgh debut. Skenes, the Pirates' No.

Braxton Ashcraft News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 8 hours ago

Minor-league report: Ashcraft, Berachi pitch Altoona to shutout win

A look at Wednesday's minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (16-16) lost at Louisville, 4-3. The Bats scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on an Austin Wynns RBI double off of Carmen Mlodzinski. Ji-Hwan Bae went 2-for-4.

Paul Skenes News / Last Word On Sports / 6 hours ago

Pirates Call Up Top Prospect for Saturday Debut

After quelling talk of promoting Paul Skenes to the major leagues this weekend, the Pittsburgh Pirates have done just that. Skenes will debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Pirates calling up Paul Skenes, top pitching prospect in majors

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Wednesday that they are promoting right-hander Paul Skenes, the top pitching prospect in baseball, and he is expected to start Saturday's home game against the Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

How have recent MLB No. 1 picks fared in their debuts?

With Paul Skenes to make first MLB start, how have No. 1 picks fared in their debuts?

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates called up the top pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, starting pitcher Paul Skenes, who will make his first major league start Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.

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One big inning isn't enough to disguise offensive inadequacies

Four runs on one mighty swing of the bat from Edward Olivares were all the Pirates needed to capture a three-run victory in their series opener Monday night against the visiting Angels.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago