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Pirates rookie Paul Skenes hype through the roof with Jeff Passan’s World Series Game 7 take

Few starting pitchers have burst onto the MLB scene quite like Paul Skenes has. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie has begun his big-league career by mowing down hitters and impressing thousands of bewildered and curious fans.

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Pirates' Paul Skenes is already worthy of All-Star selection

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes is making a legitimate case for the All-Star team just four starts into his major league career.

Another masterpiece by Paul Skenes caps remarkable calendar year for rookie phenom

Pirates place left-hander, catcher on injured list

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Oneil Cruz News / Bucs Dugout / 6 hours ago

Is this as good as it’s going to get for Oneil Cruz?

Is it too much to want more out of Cruz? With summer just around the corner (or firmly in your face living in Las Vegas), Major League Baseball is heating up as teams are out of the early season feeling out process and are either hitting their strides or settling into a season of mediocrity.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 59 minutes ago

Pirates Minor League Profile: This McAdoo Plays Baseball and is Opening Eyes

Charles McAdoo gets asked two questions all the time. Is he related to Basketball Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo? Yes, they are distant cousins but they have never met.

Dave Parker News / Bucs Dugout / 4 hours ago

Dave Parker has waited long enough for Cooperstown

“The Cobra” needs to strike one more time. This past Saturday at PNC Park, the Pirates honored the 1979 World-Series winning “We are Family” team 45 years after capturing gold against the Baltimore Orioles in a seven-game classic.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Pirates Minor League Report: Bubba Chandler Back from IL

Pirates’ farmhands picked up two wins on Wednesday, with Bubba Chandler making his return to the starting rotation after injury troubles. Chandler ended up missing just one start, a heartening sign after dealing with forearm tightness.

Bubba Chandler News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 14 hours ago

Minor-league report: Chandler allows pair of home runs in return

A look at Wednesday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (24-26) lost to Omaha, 8-2. Indians starter Michael Plassmeyer was roughed up for all eight runs on nine hits in 3 2/3 innings.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Another masterpiece by Skenes caps remarkable year for phenom

Another masterpiece by Paul Skenes caps remarkable calendar year for rookie phenom

Pirates rookie starting pitcher Paul Skenes had another excellent outing on Wednesday, capping an incredible calendar year for the young star.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 1 hour ago

The time's now to support Skenes, Jones, this entire rotation

DETROIT -- I mean, do something. Like, anything? Look, this isn't specific to the Pirates' doubleheader split with the Tigers on this cloudy Wednesday at Comerica Park, an 8-0 loss in Game 1 and a 10-2 bounceback in Game 2.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Paul Skenes gets plenty of support as Pirates earn split against Tigers

Paul Skenes struck out nine in six innings on his 22nd birthday as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the host Detroit Tigers, 10-2, in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

McCutchen, Gonzales Power Pirates Past Tigers; Skenes Shines Again

Paul Skenes celebrated his 22nd birthday by striking out nine Detroit Tigers across six-strong innings pitched in the second-game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Jared Jones Roughed Up in Pirates’ Sloppy Loss to Tigers

Jared Jones and the Pittsburgh Pirates had a forgettable afternoon in the front-end of a doubleheader on Wednesday in Detroit. Jones (3-5) had his worst outing as a big-leaguer and the Pirates (25-30) looked lackadaisical in an 8-0 loss to the Tigers (27-27).

Paul Skenes News / CBSSports.com / 7 hours ago

Where Paul Skenes ranks among pitchers through Pirates flamethrower's first three MLB starts

Skenes has come out of the gate firing -- and firing hard

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 5 hours ago

Ke’Bryan Hayes activated amongst Pirates roster moves

Injuries have plagued several Pirates this season. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that Gold-Glover Ke’Bryan Hayes has been activated from the 10-day injured list, and should be back in his role as the club’s third baseman, as the Buccos take on the Detroit Tigers.

Jase Bowen News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 7 hours ago

Pirates Minor League Report: Homers for Bowen and Cimillo

Pirates’ affiliates managed a pair of wins on Tuesday, with extra base hits from a number of top prospects in the process. The Altoona Curve rolled to a 6-4 win over the Portland Sea Dogs, with a two-run homer from Jase Bowen serving as the difference maker.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

Tigers ready for Paul Skenes as they play 2 vs. Pirates

The Detroit Tigers are embracing the challenge of facing Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes. The 21-year-old flamethrowing right-hander will make his fourth career start at Detroit on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 8 hours ago

Pirates Place Two on Injured List, Add Two to Active Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed pitcher Martín Pérez and catcher Joey Bart on the injured list. In their place, the Pirates have reinstated third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the IL and activated catcher Grant Koch from the taxi squad.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 5 hours ago