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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.

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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 / 16 minutes ago

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

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

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Pirates finally announce major news on top prospect Paul Skenes

Paul Skenes’ moment has arrived. The Pirates made the big announcement on Wednesday that they are calling up their top pitching prospect.

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Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 18 minutes ago

Pirates Promoting Top Prospect Paul Skenes to Pitch Saturday

The wait is finally over. The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting prized pitching prospect Paul Skenes from Triple-A Indianapolis. Skenes will make his major league debut against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at 4:05 ET at PNC Park.

Paul Skenes News / MLB Trade Rumors / 31 minutes ago

Pirates to call up star pitching prospect for debut vs. Cubs

Less than a year after being drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates, star pitching prospect Paul Skenes is ready for his MLB debut.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 32 minutes ago

Pirates 'Haven’t Figured Out' Top Prospect’s Major League Debut

The rumored major league debut of Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes is apparently just that – a rumor. Skenes, the No. 3 prospect in major league baseball, was rumored to get the call in time to start against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park this weekend.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 19 minutes ago

Oneil Cruz’s Hot Stretch Bright Spot in Pirates’ Dormant Offense

The struggles from the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense have continued to build, but there has been at least one encouraging sign in recent weeks. After going 0 for 2 with a walk against the Boston Red Sox on Apr.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Pirates Blow Lead in 6th Inning, Fall 5-4 to Angels

The Pittsburgh Pirates briefly built a two-run lead in the fifth only to fall back behind in the top of the sixth and were edged out 5-4 by the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

Pirates Injury Updates: Gonzales, Borucki, Oviedo, Rodríguez, Cruz

Pittsburgh Pirates Director of Sports Medicine Todd Tomczyk spoke to members of the media prior to Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Tomczyk provided updates on several injured players in the organization.

Quinn Priester News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 16 hours ago

Priester doomed by ineffectiveness after three scoreless innings

Quinn Priester felt good about the way he navigated through the Angels' batting order for the first time Tuesday night. He felt like he found success in

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.

Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Mitch Keller throws complete games as Pirates top Angels

Mitch Keller pitched his second career complete game and Edward Olivares hit his first career grand slam as the Pittsburgh Pirates opened a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels with a 4-1 victory on Monday.

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