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As Pittsburgh Pirates fans watch their team in spring training, all eyes will be on reigning Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. The flamethrowing right-hander knows the expectations on his shoulders. But Skenes is ready to shoulder them all. While he showed plenty of skill as a rookie, spring training will give Skenes a greater […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates did not do much to address the team’s lack of offense in 2024. They basically ran it back with the hope that some of their young talent will continue to improve. Players like Spencer Horwitz, Ke’Bryan Hayes, and Oneil Cruz are expected to be the future of the franchise. But that does […]

One of the newest members of the Pittsburgh Pirates is in awe of the team’s star pitcher Paul Skenes. Former All-Star and new team infielder Adam Frazier says Skenes can throw smoke. “If you hit it, you’re hitting it straight in the ground,” Frazier said, per ESPN. “So it’s like, ‘All right, strap it on […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates had some hopes that they can make it to the playoffs in 2024, with rising star Paul Skenes playing a starring role in their rise to being a competitive team. However, come the middle of the season, the Pirates ran into a brick wall and lost a ton of ground in the […]

Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in a few weeks, so the MLB season is right around the corner. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pittsburgh Pirates over/under win total prediction and pick. Here are the Pittsburgh Pirates MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: 2025 Win Total Odds Over […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been eerily quiet in free agency. After a promising first half of 2024, they collapsed despite great starting pitching and missed the playoffs. But the future is bright with Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes and potential star Jared Jones in the rotation. The Pirates needed offense and finally made a […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a historic pitching rotation with Paul Skenes at the top. He won the Rookie of the Year and should be in serious contention for the Cy Young Award this year. But they need offense to complement their great pitching and should acquire an impactful bat before Spring Training. The Pirates must […]

Paul Skenes‘ stoic reaction to winning the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year award sparked widespread discussion, especially when contrasted with his girlfriend Livvy Dunne’s exuberant celebration. The moment, captured on video, showed Skenes seemingly emotionless while Dunne, an LSU gymnast, clapped and beamed with pride, per NYPost. This juxtaposition led many to misinterpret […]

On Tuesday, MLB The Show announced Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson as the cover athletes for the upcoming MLB The Show 25. This marks the first time in the franchise’s 20-year history that three players will share the cover of the popular video game series. The announcement followed a series of […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and veteran infielder Adam Frazier have agreed on a one-year, $1.525 million major league contract, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It is a reunion for the Pirates and Frazier, as he was with the organization from 2016 until he was traded to the San Diego Padres during the 2021 season. Frazier […]

After struggling with southpaw batters with their left-handers out of the bullpen, the Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping for a boost from former New York Yankee and Toronto Blue Jay pitcher Tim Mayza. Per MLB.com sources, Mayza is in the process of finalizing a one-year, $1.15 million deal with the Bucs pending a successful physical. Left-handed […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a great one in the making in the form of star pitcher Paul Skenes. The former LSU Tiger star did not waste much time showing his excellent stuff in the big leagues. In just his first season in the MLB, Skenes turned heads with his performance on the mound, finishing the […]

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz said he is the newest MLB The Show cover athlete. So did Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson. De La Cruz broke his news in a video posted to social media on Monday where he expressed his excitement. Elly De La Cruz announces […]

There wasn’t much else Paul Skenes could have done in his dominant rookie season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. But the great ones always find new ways to maximize their talent. Skenes finished the 2023-24 campaign with a 11-3 record, a 1.96 ERA and 170 strikeouts. He is already back at the office looking at what […]

MLB free agency is nearing a close and Kike Hernandez is still available. After a great run with the Los Angeles Dodgers, his time in Hollywood is likely over. They brought in Michael Conforto and kept Teoscar Hernandez, squeezing him out. The utility player would be a fit almost anywhere, including with the Pittsburgh Pirates. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates offered what they thought was a king’s ransom for a rare Paul Skenes baseball card. However, their hopes of owning history were dashed by an 11-year-old. A collector from California had an opportunity to either accept the Pirates’ offer or send the card to auction. The 11-year-old decided to send it to […]

JD Martinez is still available as MLB free agency winds down. The 37-year-old was solid as the designated hitter for the New York Mets last year and should be on a one-year contract again. While he is not the impactful bat he was back in his Detroit Tigers days, he could be a power bat […]

MLB free agency is winding down but there are some impact names still available. Tommy Pham has been a trade deadline piece for three straight years and has been solid in multiple playoff runs. While he will likely sign a one-year deal again, the outfielder can be a key piece of a playoff run this […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are offering a staggering trade offer to the recipient of a rare Paul Skenes rookie card. Pittsburgh’s baseball franchise wants the card and is offering major incentives for it, per Major League Baseball’s X account. The trade offer includes two Pirates season tickets behind home plate for the next 30 years. It […]

Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes took MLB by storm in 2024, ultimately being named National League Rookie of the Year. Heading into his sophomore seasons, Skenes has made it clear that the fans will only see more of him. Between 23 starts at the major league level and another seven in the minors, Skenes threw […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes isn’t thinking about signing a contract extension with the team right now. Skenes says he’s focusing instead on trying to have a winning campaign in 2025 with his club. “I haven’t given it too much thought,” Skenes said in regards to a contract extension, per ESPN. Skenes finished the 2024 […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a resurgent season in 2024 on the back of a young pitching staff. Rookie Paul Skenes led the way with a Rookie of the Year campaign and opened the team’s competitive window. But a slow offseason without any notable additions has fans furious again. At a recent fan fest, one Pirates […]

The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a trade, per Robert Murray of FanSided. “The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-hander Chase Shugart in a trade with the Boston Red Sox for right-hander Matt McShane, according to sources familiar with the deal. Shugart was recently designated for assignment by the Red Sox,” […]

Andrew McCutchen has reiterated his intention to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the remainder of his memorable MLB career, and it is becoming increasingly more likely that his wish will be fulfilled. The 2013 MVP is returning to the Buccos after signing a one-year, $5 million contract in free agency, via MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been relatively quiet so far this offseason. They’ve made one trade, picking up first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the Cleveland Guardians for three pitchers, Luis Ortiz, Josh Hartle, and Michael Kennedy. Before picking up Horwitz, the Pirates were considering a Jared Jones trade, but are less likely to do that now. […]

The Boston Red Sox kicked their offseason into hyperdrive when they swung a massive trade for Garrett Crochet. However, it wasn’t the only trade the Red Sox made before the calendar flipped to 2025. Utility man Enmanuel Valdez has been dealt to the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitcher Joe Vogatsky, via the Associated Press. Boston had […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are making waves at the Winter Meetings with a surprising revelation: 23-year-old right-hander Jared Jones is reportedly “very available” for a trade, according to Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette. This news comes just a day after it was reported that Mitch Keller, another Pirates starter, was also on the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are putting together a solid core looking to finally looking to break a nine-year postseason drought. A reason they made headlines last year is their superstar pitcher Paul Skenes. The former top pick shined in his first season with the Bucos and could be in the NL Cy Young conversation again. Pirates […]

The MLB winter meetings are underway and the transaction line has been buzzing all week long. Much of the focus has been on Juan Soto’s record-setting contract with the New York Mets, but teams all around the league have been negotiating and making deals in an attempt to improve their roster heading into 2025. The […]

The Boston Red Sox are expected to be one of the most active teams in the trade market this offseason. It has already been reported that they are interested in Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. With one of the top farm systems in baseball, proven young Major League-level talent and an aggressive front office, […]

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Paul Skenes’ net worth in 2024 is $10 million. Skenes won the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year as a starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Let’s look at Paul Skenes’ net worth in 2024. What is Paul Skenes’ net worth in 2024?: $10 million (estimate) Paul Skenes’ net worth in 2024 sits at […]

It’s possible that no one was more excited for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes to win National League Rookie of the Year than his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne. When Cal Ripken Jr. broke the news on MLB Network on Monday night, Skenes seemed unfazed, while Dunne could barely contain her excitement. MLB caught up with the […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has an interesting caveat unlocked in his contract, after winning the National League Rookie of the Year award. Skenes can now become a free agent in 2029, per The Score. That’s a full year ahead of what was his expected timeline. The development is coming through because of Skenes’ award. […]

The 2024 NL Rookie of the Year award race was very competitive with multiple worthy winners, but in the end, it was Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes who took the acclaim. Skenes was one of the most dynamic pitchers in the MLB despite being just 22 years old, posting an incredible ERA of 1.96 with […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is already the National League Rookie of the Year. He’s also a finalist for the 2024 NL Cy Young Award, alongside Chris Sale and Zack Wheeler of the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies respectively. While it could be a banner three days for Skenes, with MLB announcing the Cy Young […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year award, announced Monday evening on MLB Network. While Skenes’ girlfriend Olivia Dunne shouted and clapped in celebration, Skenes offered a subdued reaction, barely cracking a smile. As Dunne continued to cheer, with a group off-camera joining her, the Pirates’ ace remained […]

The 2024 MLB rookie class was electric. The league had standout contributors from the National League and the American League. The NL Rookie of the Year race was close, with voting coming down to the wire between Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill, and Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is revealing some interesting information about a rival pitcher. Skenes said that after he showed his fastball grip to the Cubs’ Shota Imanaga, the hurler then went out and no-hit the Pirates. This is wild … Shota Imanaga asked Paul Skenes to show him his fastball grip. Imanaga no-hit the […]