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MLB insider Jeff Passan: ‘Paul Skenes is appointment viewing’

On Saturday, 2023 MLB Draft No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes made his MLB debut. In four innings on the mound, Skenes struck out seven batters, reaching 100 miles per hour on 17 of his 84 pitches.

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Pirates Power Rankings: Skenes Debut Cuts Buccos Some Slack

Paul Skenes made his much-anticipated debut for the Pirates on Saturday, ending months of speculation as to when the club would finally call him up. While

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 3 hours ago

Brewers vs. Pirates Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, May 13, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (18-23) will look to Connor Joe, with homers in two straight games, to pull off an upset win over the Milwaukee Brewers (24-16) Monday at American Family Field.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 41 minutes ago

Brewers vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – May 13

The Pittsburgh Pirates (18-23) kick off a three-game series on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers (24-16). The contest starts at 7:40 PM ET at American Family Field.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Pirates’ Big Three Needs a Little Support

Derek Shelton didn’t need to ponder the question long before breaking into a grin. The Pittsburgh Pirates manager was asked what it is like to now have right-handers Paul Skenes, Jared Jones and Mitch Keller in his starting rotation and, more importantly, potentially having the trio together for many years.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 3 hours ago

Bechtold’s Core Four: Pirates need to change something

Paul Skenes delivered four innings with seven strikeouts in a 10-9 win Saturday during his MLB debut. Welcome to Bechtold’s Core Four, where I preview four Pittsburgh Pirates topics, events, or storylines worth following this week.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 0 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Offensive Fireworks in A-Ball

Pirates’ minor league affiliates took part in five games on Sunday afternoon, with one of the clubs extending a franchise record winning streak with a walk-off win.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 6 hours ago

Minor-league report: Bradenton wins franchise-record 10th straight

A look at Sunday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (17-19) lost at Louisville, 7-1. The Bats posted a six-run second inning off of Indians starter Eric Lauer. He allowed a two-run double to Hernan Perez, a one-RBI double to Blake Dunn, and a three-run home run to Levi Jordan in that inning.

Oneil Cruz News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 13 hours ago

Cruz continues to reap the benefits of 'staying in his zones'

During the early to mid part of April, Oneil Cruz wasn't providing much production at the plate. His slash line, as of April 21, was sitting at .209/.261/.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

Pirates Can’t Overcome 10th Inning Deficit, Fall 5-4 to Cubs

Connor Joe hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, but the Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to erased a three-run deficit and fell 5-4 to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on Mother’s Day.

Ben Cherington News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 5 hours ago

Pirates GM Ben Cherington Provides Update on Ke’Bryan Hayes’ Injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently without the services of Ke’Bryan Hayes, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with low back inflammation on Saturday.

Paul Skenes News / Just Baseball / 6 hours ago

Top Prospect Paul Skenes Shows Promise in Pirates Debut

Paul Skenes has arrived. Ever since spring training, fans have been eagerly awaiting the moment when the Pittsburgh Pirates would call up their top prospect.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Paul Skenes’ MLB debut puts Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen in epic spot again 14 years later

Andrew McCutchen has seen and done some pretty cool things in his MLB career. The Pittsburgh Pirates legend has played for a very long time and faced off against some incredible players.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 14 minutes ago

‘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.

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