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Report: Pirates star Paul Skenes receiving $2.5 million bonus for winning Cy Young

Report: Pirates star Paul Skenes receiving $2.5 million bonus for winning Cy Young

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young award, and that will lead to him landing a big bonus. Per Front Office Sports, Skenes will receive a $2.5 million bonus for winning the Cy Young, nearly three times his salary for the 2025 season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 13
Signing J.T. Realmuto would transform this NL Central team's pitching staff

Signing J.T. Realmuto would transform this NL Central team's pitching staff

Ben Cherington and the Pirates plan to increase their payroll by $30-40 million this offseason, which could position them as potential suitors for catcher J.T. Realmuto. 

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Paul Skenes responds to Yankees report

Pirates' Paul Skenes responds to Yankees report after winning Cy Young Award

A recent report claimed that current Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes "wants to play for" the New York Yankees, in part because Skenes has "no confidence the Pirates ever are going to win" with him in their rotation.

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Paul Skenes responds to report linking him to Yankees

Paul Skenes responds to report linking him to Yankees

Paul Skenes is under team control with the Pittsburgh Pirates for four more seasons, and the All-Star pitcher insists he has not given serious thought to what it might be like to wear a different uniform.

Ben Cherington News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12
Pirates could commit $30M-$40M in 2026 payroll this offseason

Pirates could commit $30M-$40M in 2026 payroll this offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperately in need of offense to support an excellent young pitching staff. General manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday that the front office has “more flexibility than they’ve had in [any] other offseasons” since he was hired going into the 2020 season.

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Paul Skenes earns a monster bonus with his Cy Young victory

Paul Skenes earns a monster bonus with his Cy Young victory

Paul Skenes now has both a Cy Young Award and a lot more cash in his pocket. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace Skenes was officially named the NL Cy Young Award winner for the 2025 MLB season on Tuesday night.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / November 12
Paul Skenes continues historic run with Cy Young award

Paul Skenes continues historic run for Pittsburgh Pirates with Cy Young award

Paul Skenes has built an impressive resume in just two major league seasons. 

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Pirates Add Left-Handed Pitcher to Bullpen Mix

Pirates Add Left-Handed Pitcher to Bullpen Mix

The Pittsburgh Pirates will sign left-handed relief pitcher Joe La Sorsa, 27, to a one-year minor league contract. The deal includes an invitation to spring training, with a major league salary of $800,000 if he makes the cut.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / November 4
Sources: Pirates Place Two Former Prospects on Waivers

Sources: Pirates Place Two Former Prospects on Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed shortstop Liover Peguero and outfielder Ji Hwan Bae on waivers, according to sources. Danny Demillo of Pittsburgh Baseball Now and Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the news.

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