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Paul Skenes is a generational talent who, if he continues to produce on the mound, is guaranteed to make a substantial amount of money when he enters free agency. The Pittsburgh Pirates handed out their first $100-plus million contract when they signed outfielder Bryan Reynolds to an eight-year extension in April of 2023. They own […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best players in baseball on their roster in Paul Skenes. The 2023 first overall pick started the All-Star Game as a rookie last year, and his dominance has carried over this season. Skenes has a 2.44 ERA, a 0.94 WHIP, 62 strikeouts, and a batting average against of […]

With the speculation of the Pittsburgh Pirates trading star Paul Skenes, there is no doubt that conversation around the league about which teams would likely send the largest package for the ace. While the likelihood of a Skenes trade out of the Pirates seems unlikely, there are executives in the MLB who have thought of […]

The Colorado Rockies are on a record-breaking pace when it comes to losses. With an 8-40 record, they became the first team since 1895 to lose 40 of their first 48 games. Somehow, though, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been nearly as bad. Despite doubling the Rockies in win total, the Pirates have actually scored fewer […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on the struggle bus to begin the season as the team owns a 16-33 record, and is 13 games behind the first-placed Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Things went from bad to worse on Wednesday when news dropped that Paul Skenes’ co-star in the pitching rotation will get surgery […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not going to be a contender anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean they’re about to trade their best player. By no surprise, reigning NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes has seen his name pop up in rumors. That being said, it’s simply just buzz. Via Jon Heyman: “Pirates source: Paul […]

Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates could be without a key arm for the remainder of the 2025 season. Right-hander Jared Jones, who suffered an elbow strain in March, has been dealt a setback in his recovery and will need to be re-examined, per the Post-Gazette. Other reports indicate that he could undergo Tommy John […]

On a day when the Philadelphia Phillies needed a spark, 23-year-old right-hander Mick Abel delivered one of the most electrifying debuts in recent memory — and possibly in franchise history. Facing off against Pirates ace Paul Skenes in front of a sold-out Citizens Bank Park crowd of 44,356, Abel pitched with poise, purpose, and power. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball this season. Outside of All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes, Don Kelly’s team struggled out of the gates and have not fixed things yet. ESPN’s Jeff Passan gave his opinion on what the Pirates could do with Skenes if they don’t start winning. […]

When Paul Skenes pitches for the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace will be accomplishing a long-held goal. “It’s special,” Skenes told reporters of the opportunity on Tuesday. “Growing up watching the World Baseball Classic as a kid, I never thought I would have the opportunity to play in […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes intends to play for the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, per MLB Network. Skenes made the announcement Tuesday. Paul Skenes announces on #MLBCentral that he intends to play for Team USA in the 2026 @WBCBaseball! 🇺🇸⭐️ pic.twitter.com/7mj94JsGxr — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) May 13, 2025 Skenes has […]

As Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman is on a tear offensively to start the season, the first baseman pinpointed when the turning point came for his hot streak. With Freeman and the Dodgers looking to repeat as champions, it will help tremendously if he keeps up his performance, but the change for him came […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished last season with a 76-86 record, missing the playoffs for the ninth straight year. After a disappointing 12-26 start in 2025, the Pirates fired Derek Shelton, who was in his sixth season as the team’s manager. Pirates ace Paul Skenes acknowledged that the team isn’t playing well enough and Pittsburgh’s lack […]

With the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise headlined by star pitcher Paul Skenes, there has been a major change to the ball club as the team fired manager Derek Shelton, as announced on their official X, formerly Twitter, account. As the Pirates have struggled to start the season, the team has relieved Shelton of his duties, with […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is expected to be one of the most coveted players in baseball, when he eventually becomes a free agent. He is also expected to become one of the highest-paid players. ESPN Major League Baseball writer Jeff Passan thinks that Skenes will get a $500 million contract when he eventually gets […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered a rubber match against the Chicago Cubs with Paul Skenes on the mound. They had a chance to get their season back on track with a big series win over the division leaders. But instead, their ace was slapped around in the Thursday matinee. Skenes gave up three home runs to […]

The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers may feature the best lineup of all-time. Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes clearly doesn’t care, though. On Friday night, Skenes turned in 6.1 innings of shutout baseball in Los Angeles while striking out nine Dodgers. It looks like the Pirates have an old-fashioned workhorse ace in Skenes, who set a […]

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is one of the most dependable players in MLB. Despite taking the loss on Saturday against Ben Lively and the Cleveland Guardians, he received overwhelming support on his bobblehead day. The demand for the collectible was so high that the team decided that every fan would get one, according to […]

The Cleveland Guardians figured to have a tough time hitting the ball in their Saturday afternoon game against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. The home team had ace pitcher Paul Skenes on the mound, and that meant that runs were likely to be at a premium. Kyle Manzardo sends a ball out of the ballpark against […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are experiencing the emotional moments that come with having higher expectations this season. However, manager Derek Shelton and the team announced that Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, and the rest of the Pittsburgh staff will receive some help in the form of David Bednar. Pittsburgh announced that they are recalling Bednar from Triple-A […]

In only his second big league season, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is already one of the best pitchers in baseball. He won the NL Rookie of the Year in 2024 and also finished third in NL Cy Young voting. Back in July, the Pirates were in the desert facing the Arizona Diamondbacks. At the […]

Ever since he came into the MLB, New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has raved about Paul Skenes. It’s not often to see a former No. 1 overall pick raving about another. For the baseball world though, Cole has expressed his support. He’s been a part of the Pittsburgh Pirates and sees all the potential […]

One of the biggest sports celebrity couples is Paul Skenes and Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, and the Pittsburgh Pirates star recently discussed dating the LSU gymnast. Speaking to ESPN, Skenes opened up about his relationship. They met via mutual friends, and Dunne was reportedly “immediately smitten.” They have been going steady since. Dating Dunne has changed […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a three-game losing skid on Monday by securing a 10-3 win in the opener of a four-leg set at home against the visiting Washington Nationals. Paul Skenes had a solid start in that contest, as the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year allowed just an earned run on three hits […]

The Pirates exploded for their best offensive performance of the season Monday night, rolling past the Nationals 10-3 at PNC Park behind a sharp outing from last year’s NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. But what had the clubhouse buzzing wasn’t just the win — it was Andrew McCutchen’s new necklace, which some players […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have arguably the most must-see starting pitcher in MLB today, but they remain mired in irrelevance following a 5-9 start to the 2025 campaign. While there is plenty of time to gain momentum, fans have come to expect these type of shortcomings. The Buccos need a spark, and they are hoping a […]

Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes have a lot in common other than their natural athletic abilities but even the pair has some differences when it comes to taking out their credit card. The LSU gymnast spoke to Us Weekly recently when she shared how her spending habits differ from her boyfriend. “I would definitely say […]

The St. Louis Cardinals got the bats going against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday. St. Louis pummeled Pirates ace Paul Skenes, en route to a 5-3 victory at PNC Park. It turned out to be the worst performance from Skenes in his Major League Baseball career. “It’s not like they hit the ball into the river […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star hurler Paul Skenes understands the anger fans are feeling. The Pirates look dead in the water, just nine games into the season. Fans are screaming for Pirates owner Bob Nutting to sell the team. Skenes isn’t ready yet to place the blame at the owner or manager Derek Shelton’s feet. “Mr. Nutting […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ second-year pitcher Paul Skenes seems to be a hot commodity on and off the diamond, and that was evident after GQ magazine published a story about him and his girlfriend, Livvy Dunne, who is a popular gymnast at Louisiana State University. Not only did the story cover angles of the relationship as […]

While the Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t very good in 2025, with the team sitting not-so-pretty with a 2-5 record in the National League Central Division, one of the lone bright spots of the season so far has been the play of Paul Skenes, the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Working his way up […]

Despite entering only his second season in MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is highly thought of among MLB players, fans, and media members. Skenes’ dominant rookie season turned heads, and although he is just 22 years old and has fewer than 25 games in the majors and zero in the playoffs, most executives and […]

The 2025 MLB season wasted no time bringing the drama. On Opening Day at loanDepot park, Miami Marlins rookie Kyle Stowers etched his name into the early-season highlight reel with a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving Miami a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and spoiling Paul Skenes’ first Opening […]

With sky-high expectations, Paul Skenes entered his first Opening Day start with a skull-and-crossbones tie, a nod to his Pirates pride and the swagger he’s brought to the mound since being drafted first overall in 2023. And despite the Pirates’ eventual 5-4 walk-off loss to the Marlins, Skenes gave Pittsburgh exactly what they hoped for […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been so starved of success over the past few decades; in the early 2010s, the Pirates had a bit of a good run going, but they never made it past the Division Series — with their biggest highlight since then being their rousing Wild Card game victory over the Cincinnati Reds. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates both have high expectations coming into this season. For Philly, they won the National League East last year but lost to the rival Mets in the NLDS. There is excitement around the Buccos because of their new star pitcher, Paul Skenes. In a preseason poll, experts from The Athletic […]

Hello everyone, welcome to the first edition of Mistretta’s MLB Musings. In my weekly column (published every Monday), we will be discussing news, analysis, opinions and more from around the MLB world. Today, let’s take a deep dive into Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes’ chances of earning his first Cy Young award in 2025. […]

Paul Skenes is no stranger to high expectations. As the reigning NL rookie of the year, opening day starter, and arguably the most electric young pitcher in baseball, Skenes isn’t just focused on strikeouts and Cy Young awards; he wants to change the narrative in Pittsburgh. “I think we owe something to the city,” Skenes […]

Bubba Chandler, the 22-year-old Pirates pitching prospect, wasted no time responding to Paul Skenes securing Pittsburgh’s 2025 Opening Day start. With a playful but confident message, Chandler made it clear he’s aiming to take over that role by next season. As soon as Skenes’ Opening Day video surfaced, Chandler shot him a message: “It’s going […]