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Let the hype begin: Pirates officially add RHP Paul Skenes

The future is now for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who officially added top pitching prospect Paul Skenes to the active roster Saturday to make his much-anticipated debut against the Chicago Cubs.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Pirates DFA Roansy Contreras for Paul Skenes; Ke’Bryan Hayes to IL

The Pirates announced a pair of roster moves on Saturday, with one-time MLB Top 100 prospect Roansy Contreras designated for assignment as the corresponding move to add 2023 first overall pick Paul Skenes to the 40-man roster ahead of his Major League debut.

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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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

A Look at Other Pirates’ No. 1 Pitchers’ MLB Debuts

It is not a stretch of the imagination to say that the scheduled debut of Paul Skenes on Saturday is the most anticipated one in the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Paul Skenes Unbothered by Lofty Expectations Ahead of Debut

I remember when Paul Skenes had his first media scrum at spring training in front of his locker at Pirate City. Already aware of his talent, the first thing I took note of was the big right-hander’s stature.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, May 11, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (17-22) and Chicago Cubs (23-16) meet Saturday at PNC Park, with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET on MARQ. The Pirates are -110 moneyline favorites for the contest, however, the Cubs are favored against the spread of 1.5 runs with +157 odds.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Cubs vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – May 11

The Pittsburgh Pirates (17-22), who lost their previous three games, face the Chicago Cubs (23-16) at PNC Park on Saturday. First pitch is at 4:05 PM ET.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Action Network / 4 hours ago

Cubs vs. Pirates odds, prediction, pick for 5/11: Bet the Under in Skenes' debut?

Action Network's Tony Sartori shares his Cubs vs. Pirates pick for Saturday, May 11, including MLB odds and predictions for the NL Central clash that features the debut of Paul Skenes.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 5 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Inside-the-Park Grand Slam in Bradenton

Although they extended one of the longest ongoing winning streaks in professional baseball in the process, Pirates’ minor league affiliates picked up just one win on Friday night as bullpen woes led to a pair of blown leads.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Drooping Pirates look for jolt from hot prospect Paul Skenes

The already-considerable buzz surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes only heightens ahead of his scheduled major league debut against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 1 hour ago

It never needed to be a damned debacle upon Skenes' arrival

I'd asked Paul Skenes what I'd hoped was a fun question Friday afternoon at PNC Park: How cool would it be to have best bud and conversational competitor Jared Jones pitching here on the night before his big-league debut?

Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

Nick Gonzales Tore Up Triple-A, Now Hoping to Stay Hot With Pirates

In a move that seemed long overdue, the Pittsburgh Pirates recalled infielder Nick Gonzales from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. Gonzales was among the hottest hitters in the International League this season.

Paul Skenes News / Action Network / 16 hours ago

Paul Skenes betting guide: Odds, prop picks and scouting report

Action Network MLB analyst Kenny Ducey breaks down the arrival of Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes, including how to bet Skenes in the betting market in his debut season.

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Daulton Jefferies News / MLB Trade Rumors / 42 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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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 20 hours ago

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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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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

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If it was not already before, the clock is now officially ticking on general manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates front office.

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Nick Gonzales News / Last Word On Sports / 9 hours ago

Pirates Call Up Former No. 1 Draft Choice to Help Offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates will call up second baseman Nick Gonzales in time for Friday’s home game against the Chicago Cubs. Gonzales, the Pirates’ No. 1 pick in the 2020 MLB June Amateur Draft, will be expected to immediately improve their struggling offense.