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Pirates Placed Low in Early 2026 Power Rankings

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into the 2026 season with high expectations, but not many people see them being able to achieve those. The Athletic revealed their "Way-Too-Early 2026 MLB Power Rankings" and placed the Pirates at 22nd amongst the 30 teams, or ninth lowest in the MLB.

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Ranking top 25 MLB trade candidates: Players who could be moved before 2026 season and potential landing spots

Will Tarik Skubal or Paul Skenes headline a blockbuster? Which outfielder will the Red Sox move?

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Pirates Make Paul Skenes Announcement Amid MLB Offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates had another disappointing season in 2025, finishing last in the NL Central with a 71–91 record. Although the franchise remains one of the league’s worst, right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes continues to thrive.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / November 3

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, more named finalists for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards

Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh is the hotly debated race, while Ohtani is looking at his fourth MVP award

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Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 3

Pirates Superstar Named Cy Young Finalist

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have of one of the best players in baseball and he is up for the top award for his position. Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes earned one of the finalist spots for the National League Cy Young Award.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 3

MLB reveals finalists for major awards

There was little to no surprise as MLB announced the top three vote-getters for the major postseason awards.

MLB announces Gold Glove winners

Matt Olson wins third Gold Glove

Corbin Carroll falls short of Gold Glove but makes defensive statement

Astros receive a pick for Hunter Brown’s top-three Cy Young finish

Baseball Hall of Fame announces eight names on Era Committee ballot

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 3

Pirates' Paul Skenes Addresses Offseason Plans

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes is a little more than a month removed from his final start of this past season and has full transitioned into a pivotal offseason.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 1

Pirates' Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne Reveal Halloween Costumes

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and girlfriend Livvy Dunne continued their offseason activities by celebrating Halloween with incredible costumes.

MLB Superstar Paul Skenes Shares Honest Tony Vitello Update Following Vols Departure

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach is now officially an MLB manager with the Giants, which has caught the attention of many. This includes one of the better pitchers in the league.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Pirates Announce Paul Skenes News After Second Season

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished with a losing record for the seventh consecutive season in 2025, despite the efforts of right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Former LSU baseball star Paul Skenes gives his thoughts on how former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello will fare in MLB

Former LSU Tigers RHP Paul Skenes shared his thoughts this week on former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello's recent decision to make the jump to MLB.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / October 28

Analyst proposes Paul Skenes trade that will make Pirates fans laugh

Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes has been the subject of trade rumors ever since he was named the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Baseball

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Pirates Make Paul Skenes Announcement

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished the 2025 season with a 71–91 record, landing in last place in the NL Central. As the future of the franchise remains uncertain, the team still has right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes on the active roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17

Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes share photos from their Italy vacation

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and his girlfriend Livvy Dunne seem to be enjoying the offseason. Skenes recently wrapped up what was a Cy Young-caliber season for him but another disappointing year for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who finished 71-91 and missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / EssentiallySports / October 10

Bob Nutting Given Paul Skenes Ultimatum as Pirates Navigate $46.5M 2026 Season Minefield

Every Pirates home game at PNC Park seemed to have a few things in common this season… A beautiful ballpark, a struggling clubhouse, and plenty of “Sell the team” banners waving in the stands.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Paul Skenes Disses Pirates’ Culture After Bob Nutting Call-Out Following Yet Another Failed Season

One team that couldn’t seem to get it together this season, despite having the talent and opportunities, was the Pirates. And of course, when you talk about the Pirates, Paul Skenes is the first name that comes to mind.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Congratulations Pour In for Paul Skenes Following Major News on Friday

Paul Skenes finished the year with the best ERA in the league across his 32 appearances. Despite his dominance, the Pirates missed the postseason for the seventh straight year.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Bob Nutting Roasted by Pirates Stars Over Paul Skenes Disaster After Another Failed Season

The Pittsburgh Pirates ended their 2025 season in a familiar and frustrating last place in the NL Central with a 71-91 record, which was even worse than their 2024 season, and haven’t had a winning season since 2018.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / October 1

Paul Skenes Was Spectacular in 2025

2025 was yet another painful season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Once again, the team found themselves dead last in the National League Central, losing 90 games along the way.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 30