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Pittsburgh Pirates Set to Call Up Top Prospect Paul Skenes

With the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Amateur Draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected LSU star pitcher, Paul Skenes. Upon being selected, he became one of the highest-rated prospects in the game, as the Pirates are hoping that he can become the ace and anchor of their staff for years to come.

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Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 13 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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 37 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.

Roansy Contreras News / Bucs Dugout / 4 hours ago

What exactly is the Pirates plan for Roansy Contreras?

Are we nearing the end of Roansy’s time in Pittsburgh? There was a time when people got excited about seeing Roansy Contreras pitch. It feels like decades ago, but it really wasn’t all that long ago, and the excitement was very real.

Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Nick Gonzales, Lonnie White Homer Again

Pirates’ minor league affiliates managed just one win to start the week, although 2020 first round pick Nick Gonzales homered and singled to maintain his place atop the International League hits leaderboard.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 7 hours ago

Pirates vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers – May 8

The Pittsburgh Pirates (17-20) meet the Los Angeles Angels (13-23) in Pittsburgh at 12:35 PM ET on Wednesday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Pirates will send Martin Perez (1-2) to the mound, while Jose Soriano (1-4) will answer the bell for the Angels.

Quinn Priester News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

Immediate Future Might be Murky for Quinn Priester

Quinn Priester reverted back to some familiar bad habits for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 9-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Entering play, Priester had put together back-to-back solid outings for the first time in the big leagues.

Quinn Priester News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Priester Struggles, Offense Flounders as Pirates Blanked 9-0 by Angels

Quinn Priester pitched well over his last two outings but struggled on the mound at PNC Park on Tuesday night in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 9-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 3 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 / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 7

Keller brings a 'different intensity' in complete-game gem

Compared to some of his past starts, Joey Bart didn’t see the same version of Mitch Keller on Monday night. There was something different about him. In a good way.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

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Oneil Cruz News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

Oneil Cruz, Pirates look to carry momentum into series vs. Angels

After a relatively slow start at the plate this season, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz appears primed for a hot streak. Cruz looks to build on his recent success when the Pirates begin a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

Jared Jones News / Last Word On Sports / 5 hours ago

Pirates Rookie Pitcher Dominant In Historic Performance

Despite not factoring into the decision, Pirates rookie pitcher Jared Jones delivered a historic performance in Saturday’s win against the Rockies. Given

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Oneil Cruz powers Pirates to series win over Rockies

Oneil Cruz doubled and hit a two-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early deficit to beat the visiting Colorado Rockies 5-3 in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday.

Jared Jones News / Viral Sports News / 1 hour ago

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jared Jones Makes Franchise History

One of the few bright spots for the Pittsburgh Pirates during their recent stretch of poor baseball has been starting pitcher Jared Jones. Each time he takes the mound, he has put the team in a position to win with some truly dominant performances.

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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Former Yankees infielder rips team after loss to Orioles

The New York Yankees crushed the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, but their bats have gone silent in the first two games of their AL East showdown with the Baltimore Orioles.

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Aroldis Chapman News / Yardbarker / May 1