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Yasmani Grandal Dishes on Paul Skenes

Paul Skenes has certainly earned his promotion to the major leagues. His statistics are proof of that. The Pirates plan to call the big right-hander up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

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Ranking top 10 young pitching tandems in MLB as Paul Skenes joins Jared Jones in Pirates rotation

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Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

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.

Keiner Delgado News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

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 / 32 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 / 7 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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Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 9 minutes ago

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

Pirates announce 2023 No. 1 overall pick's MLB debut date

Pirates announce date for 2023 No. 1 overall pick's MLB debut

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in dire need of a spark and 2023 No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes should provide at least that.

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

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 4 hours ago

A Former World Series Champion Offered To be the Pirates Batting Coach. They Said No.

In 2022, Mike Easler, a member of the 1979 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates, contacted them about becoming their batting coach. He looked at their stats and saw they had nobody hitting above .275.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 13 minutes ago

Pirates send struggling former No. 1 overall pick to minors

Pirates option struggling former No. 1 overall pick to minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis to Triple-A. Davis has struggled both defensively and offensively this season.

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