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Skenes gets highly-anticipated call-up despite 'missed calls' from Indy skipper

Skenes gets highly-anticipated call-up despite 'missed calls' from Indy skipper

On Wednesday, Paul Skenes' timeline of events consisted of a 7 a.m. wake-up time, a morning bullpen session, an 11 a.m. game and a mid-day nap in which he received three missed calls from Class AAA Indianapolis manager Miguel Perez.  It was a long day for the game's top pitching prospect.

Daulton Jefferies News / MLB Trade Rumors / 11 minutes ago
Pirates acquire potential rotation arm from Giants

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 / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago
After Several Attempts, Paul Skenes Finally Received Call to Pirates

After Several Attempts, Paul Skenes Finally Received Call to Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates’ fans have been clamoring to have Paul Skenes promoted to the big leagues from just about the time he was drafted with the first pick in last year’s draft.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago
Is Paul Skenes the greatest pitching prospect ever?

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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Arrival of top prospect puts pressure on Pirates management

Arrival of top prospect puts pressure on Pirates management

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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Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago
Skenesmas Should Be Fun But Hard to Top Strasmus

Skenesmas Should Be Fun But Hard to Top Strasmus

I’ve been blessed and fortunate to have covered the Pittsburgh Pirates and MLB for various outlets. I’ve been to thousands of regular season games, hundreds of postseason games, two dozen All-Star Games and nearly four decades’ worth of spring training camps.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Pirates vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – May 10

The Pittsburgh Pirates (17-21) and the Chicago Cubs (22-16) face off at PNC Park on Friday at 6:40 PM ET, starting a three-game series. The Pirates will look to Jared Jones (2-3) against the Cubs and Javier Assad (3-0).

Nick Gonzales News / Bucs Dugout / 19 minutes ago

Pirates set to recall red-hot Nick Gonzales from Triple-A

Gonzo returns to MLB after slashing .358/.431/.608 through 30 games in Indianapolis. Paul Skenes isn’t the only one coming to Pittsburgh this weekend.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Keiner Delgado Continues to Crush, Bae Has Huge Game

Pirates’ minor league affiliates picked up two wins on Thursday night, with Keiner Delgado hitting his third home run in four games since Pittsburgh acquired him from the New York Yankees via trade.

Ji-Hwan Bae News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 10 hours ago
Minor-league report: Bae drives in five for Indianapolis

Minor-league report: Bae drives in five for Indianapolis

A look at Thursday's minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (17-16) beat Louisville, 9-6. On the day when Nick Gonzales earned the call up to the Pirates, Ji-Hwan Bae delivered a five-RBI night for the Indians.

Nick Gonzales News / Last Word On Sports / 9 hours ago
Pirates Call Up Former No. 1 Draft Choice to Help Offense

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.

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