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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 […]

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 […]

The New York Yankees like to think of themselves as the potential home to a number of great players. Outside of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees almost certainly have more spending power than any other team in baseball. While the New York Mets were able to outbid the Yankees and gain Juan Soto’s services […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

In all of sports, you need to prove yourself for a while at the professional level before you are solidified as a star and looked at as a great. For example, Tom Brady didn’t walk into the NFL as the biggest thing in the league; it took him years to establish himself as the face […]

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 […]

Milwaukee Brewers’ left fielder Jackson Chourio finished third for the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year Award. The NL ROTY honor ultimately came down to a two man race between Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher Paul Skenes and San Diego Padres’ center fielder Jackson Merrill, with Skenes winning NL Rookie of the Year. However, Chourio’s top-three […]

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 […]

The 2024-25 MLB offseason is here, which means that every organization around the league is looking forward to next season. There are a lot of offseason dates that can drastically shake up the landscape in baseball, such as the MLB Draft Lottery on Dec. 10 and the Winter Meeting from Dec. 8-11, as trades are […]

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 […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are sending their fans on a hunt for a baseball card. After a spectacular rookie season, Paul Skenes has become a superstar for the Bucos and fans are clamoring for his cards. One lucky fan is going to get a trade offer of a lifetime from the team if they find a […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes’ monster rookie season added another historic bullet point on Monday when MLB announced that he had finished in the top three of National League Cy Young voting. Skenes is only the fifth rookie ever to finish that high in Cy Young voting in either league, according to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs. […]

Olivia Dunne’s boyfriend is Paul Skenes. With the NCAA agreeing to the Name, Image, and Likeness policy, it’s safe to say that Dunne is living the dream of every student athlete. Apart from making waves in gymnastics, she is also earning a lot of money from various endorsement deals, making her the highest-paid female NCAA […]

The biggest game of the week in college football will be taking place in Baton Rouge as the LSU football team will be hosting Alabama. ESPN’s College GameDay will be in attendance, and a big part of the show is the celebrity guest picker. Well, there will be two of them this week as Pittsburgh […]

Despite a disappointing season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, in which the team extended its playoff drought to nine years and finished with a losing record for the sixth straight season, there is some reason for optimism. The Pirates have found a legitimate ace in pitcher Paul Skenes, who broke the franchise record for strikeouts by […]

The Pittsburg Pirates will not win the 2024 World Series but the franchise was the talk of the town for a few weeks this summer. Pirates ace rookie Paul Skenes was sensational after being promoted from the minors. Now seems the perfect time to build a winning roster around their superstar on a cheap rookie […]

One of the most incredible rookie seasons for a pitcher in Major League Baseball history is soon ending. Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will make his final start of the 2024 season this weekend at Yankee Stadium, a chance to showcase his otherworldly talent one last time this year against one of the best teams […]

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill has enjoyed a remarkable rookie season. He’s been historically clutch for the Padres, helping in the team’s quest to reach the postseason for the third time in the last five years. He’s even managed to surpass pitching sensation Paul Skenes as the frontrunner for the NL Rookie of […]

Paul Skenes is everything the Pittsburgh Pirates hoped he would be — and more. The 22-year-old is an ace pitcher from the jump, dominating opposing lineups and making history along the way. Few pitchers are this good, especially this early in their careers. Sarah Langs of MLB.com put Skenes’ dominance into historical perspective. Since 1901, […]

Some key figures for the Pittsburgh Steelers are impressed with a player who competes for another Steel City franchise. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and player T.J Watt love Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. “I’m a big fan,” Tomlin said, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I’m not only a big fan of the product that he’s putting […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is a big fan of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. The Pirates visited the Steelers on Thursday, and the 17-year NFL head coach congratulated Skenes for his record-breaking rookie season thus far. Tomlin also shared why he respects the 22-year-old pitcher, per the Pirates’ X, formerly Twitter account. “Much […]

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starting pitcher Paul Skenes has taken the baseball world by storm, in part due to his ‘splinker’ pitch, and he explained how he perfected that pitch during a recent appearance on MLB Network. “Yeah, so started throwing it when I got to LSU out of the transfer portal it was one of […]

Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Paul Skenes continues to have a special season, despite his team’s struggles. Skenes set a franchise record for strikeouts by a rookie pitcher, per ESPN. The first-year star now has 151 season strikeouts. Skenes threw for the Bucs on Monday, in a win the team posted over the Miami Marlins. Skenes fanned […]

With the first pick in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Paul Skenes, a pitcher from LSU. As fans waited patiently for Skenes’ highly anticipated call-up after dominating AAA, he eventually made his MLB debut on May 11. However, San Diego Padres rookie Jackson Merrill has been an absolute […]