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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 […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates started Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs strong. Pittsburgh led 10-3 after Paul Skenes exited the game after five innings of work. And then everything fell apart. The Cubs roared back and ended up winning the game 14-10, blowing both Skenes’ chances of a win and the team’s potential victory. Skenes’ girlfriend […]

After a hot start to the season the Pittsburgh Pirates have fallen out of the playoff picture with a rough second half. The brutal drop off will likely keep Pittsburgh out of the postseason for the ninth straight year. Pirates manager Derek Shelton is on the hot seat as the team is on pace for […]

As the National League Rookie of the Year race heats up, the spotlight has primarily been on Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2023 number-one overall pick and the ace of their staff. However, Tyler Fitzgerald of the San Francisco Giants has quietly made a compelling case for why he deserves more recognition. While Skenes has […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly planning to promote top prospect Dylan Crews on Monday before their series against the New York Yankees, per Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan. Crews, an outfielder, was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. He was selected by Washington after the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted his former […]

Former MLB pitcher Al Leiter told Dan Patrick he can’t imagine experiencing what Pittsburgh Pirates star rookie pitcher Paul Skenes went through in July. Seven innings amid a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers, Skenes was pulled out of the game by Pirates manager Derek Shelton. It made Al Leiter ponder what he would do in […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes exploded onto the scene after making his major league debut in May. The 22-year-old righty consistently hits triple digits with his fastball, he became the first rookie to start the All-Star game since 1995, he’s the first Pirates rookie pitcher to ever be selected as an All-Star and he’s the […]

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton is trying to temper expectations about his young ace Paul Skenes. Skenes walked four batters on Friday against the Seattle Mariners, even though the Pirates were able to win the game and snap a 10-game losing streak. Shelton wants Pirates fans to know that Skenes is just as human as […]

The San Diego Padres have the best record in baseball since returning from the All-Star break. The Padres even set a franchise record with their hot streak. Jackson Merrill has been a major contributor to the team’s success this season. The first-year player has been red-hot at the plate and his performance is starting to […]

As the 2024 Major League Baseball season marches toward the playoffs, award races in both leagues are heating up. While some accolades have a clear favorite, baseball is a funny game and a lot can happen in seven weeks. MLB stars are bound to go through slumps and an ill-timed one late in the season […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been the feel-good story of the MLB season. With star pitcher Paul Skenes shining in his rookie season, the Pirates are looking to snap their eight-year playoff drought. A recent swoon has dropped their playoff odds,  specifically due to their trade deadline acquisitions not shining through.  Bryan De La Cruz and […]

Paul Skenes has taken the Pittsburgh Pirates and the rest of Major League Baseball by storm, but that doesn’t mean his journey so far has been smooth sailing. The 2024 All-Star Game starter for the NL was handed the loss in a 4-1 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday night. What made this game […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are smack dab in the middle of a pennant race, as they try to clinch their first postseason trip since 2015. The club currently sits third in the NL Central, and three and a half games outside of the third and final Wild Card spot. 2023 No.1 overall pick Paul Skenes has […]

Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Paul Skenes is continuing to impress with his play. The rookie starter became the sixth person since 1901 to record 100 career strikeouts in 13 or less games, per Major League Baseball. He is the first pitcher to do it since Masahiro Tanaka in 2014. Skenes now has 103 career strikeouts, after […]