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‘Skenesmas’ Turns Into Baseball Bizarro World

PITTSBURGH – It was supposed to be “Skenesmas.” Paul Skenes made his major-league debut on Saturday for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It marked the unveiling of the most-hyped pitching prospect in franchise history – apologies to Kris Benson and Gerrit Cole.

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Pirates Prospect Watch: Turtles in Bradenton, Altoona

While storms swept the northeast on Saturday, delaying games for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Altoona Curve, it was the Bradenton Marauders who sat through the organization’s most noteworthy stoppage on the day: a turtle delay in the second inning.

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Cubs vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – May 12

The Pittsburgh Pirates (18-22) take on the Chicago Cubs (23-17) at home on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks (0-3) to the mound, while Bailey Falter (2-2) will take the ball for the Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 9 hours ago

Paul Skenes ‘Effectively Wild’ in Major League Debut

Paul Skenes pitched this weekend, believe it or not. It may feel like half a decade ago after a two hour and 20 minute rain delay, six bases loaded walks

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Minor-league report: Marauders win ninth straight ... with help from a turtle

A look at Saturday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (17-18) lost at Louisville, 6-5. The Indians had runners on first

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 35 minutes ago

Pirates’ Offense Finally Breaks Out in Paul Skenes’ Major-League Debut

Paul Skenes garnered most of the headlines in his major-league debut, but it was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense that was responsible for delivering a win against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on Saturday.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Pirates get wild win over Cubs in Paul Skenes' debut

Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his highly anticipated major league debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit five home runs in a 10-9 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 37 minutes ago

Pirates Blast 5 HRs to Beat Cubs in Paul Skenes’ Eventful Debut

Paul Skenes’ debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates turned out to be one to remember, but not for the reasons you would have expected. The Pirates jumped out to a five-run lead with Skenes on the mound before a bullpen meltdown resulted in the Chicago Cubs taking a lead in the fifth after a two hour and 20 minute rain delay.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Paul Skenes experiences the Pirates' incompetence in debut

Paul Skenes experiences the Pirates' incompetence in just one game

Saturday started off as a great day of excitement and optimism for the Pittsburgh Pirates as Paul Skenes, one of the best pitching prospects of the past 15 years, was set to make his major league debut.

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Will the Pirates Ever Get off the Treadmill of Mediocrity?

There is hope on the horizon. The Pittsburgh Pirates lost another game last night. The final score was Cubs 7 Pirates 3. There’s nothing unusual about that.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Watch: Skenes has dazzling start to MLB debut

Watch: Paul Skenes wastes no time showing why Pirates drafted him No. 1 overall

Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes mowed down the first two batters he faced in the majors.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 11 minutes ago

Pirates DFA former top pitching prospect, place 3B on IL

Pirates designate former top pitching prospect for assignment, place 3B on IL

Pirates GM Ben Cherington announced some moves Saturday afternoon.

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Daulton Jefferies News / MLB Trade Rumors / 46 minutes ago

Pirates acquire potential rotation arm from Giants

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired a starting arm from the Giants in pitcher Daulton Jefferies.

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Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / 20 hours ago

Is Paul Skenes the greatest pitching prospect ever?

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes will look to begin to make good on his immense hype when he takes to the mound for his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

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