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Watch: Livvy Dunne plays 'start, bench, cut' with these LSU legends

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 8 minutes ago

Bechtold’s Core Four: Pirates road trip to reveal more answers

Can the Pirates finally complete their second sweep? It hasn’t happened since March. Welcome to Bechtold’s Core Four, where I preview four Pittsburgh Pirates topics, events, or storylines worth following this week.

Paul Skenes News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago

Watch: Is Livvy Dunne more nervous for her own events or watching Paul Skenes' games?

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 3 hours ago

Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Coming off of a 2-1 series win over the Twins, the Pittsburgh Pirates (31-34) are -135 favorites to pick up the win in Game 1 of a three-game series against the St.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 1 hour ago

Pirates Notebook 6/11: Rowdy Tellez, Andrew McCutchen, Paul Skenes and more

Opening up the notebook ahead of a critical 21-game stretch. Hey there! Earlier this year I did a series recap and included a notes section full of little things that I felt were worth mentioning but that I had no plans to write a full commentary on.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Pirates’ trade deadline plans get ‘surprise’ update amid Paul Skenes, Jared Jones’ breakout

The Pittsburgh Pirates are rumored to be changing their MLB trade deadline plans. The team is looking to add offense with the surprise success of Bucs pitchers Paul Skenes and Jared Jones, per the Athletic.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago

If Pirates have one All-Star, it must be this player

If Pirates have one All-Star representative, it must be this player

With quality starting pitching but an inconsistent offense and bullpen, the Pirates are 31-34 and last in the NL Central.

Pirates rookie Paul Skenes faces Cardinals for first time

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Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

Pirates rookie Paul Skenes faces Cardinals for first time

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Paul Skenes will look to put the Cardinals on their heels Tuesday night when the National League Central rivals open a three-game series in St.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / June 7

Paul Skenes Regular Season Strikeouts Total Prediction

We have a new NL Rookie sensation in Paul Skenes. The former LSU star pitcher has been great in the five starts he has appeared in. How many strikeouts will he get?

Paul Skenes News / Fastball on SI / June 7

Electric Pittsburgh Pirates' Rookie Getting Historic Run Support to Start Career

Pittsburgh Pirates' starting pitcher Paul Skenes entered the majors this season as one of the most hyped pitchers in recent baseball history, and so far he's lived up to the billing.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 7

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Has High Praise for Pirates Rookie Paul Skenes

Two of MLB's biggest stars faced off this week when Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers took on Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Skenes and the Pirates have gotten the better of the Dodgers, leading the series 2-0 after two games.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 6

Pirates Rookie Paul Skenes Viewed Shohei Ohtani As ‘Inspiration’

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes has impressed since making his MLB debut on May 11, and the Los Angeles Dodgers were the latest to see a steady dose of triple-digit fastballs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / June 6

Pirates fastballs dazzle on day of 100-mph heaters

That noise coming out of Pittsburgh following the Pirates' 10-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday is the remnants of blazing fastballs cutting through the night air along the Allegheny River.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 6

Paul Skenes, Jared Jones making Pirates a must-watch team

Paul Skenes, Jared Jones making Pirates a must-watch (and potentially terrifying) team

The Pittsburgh Pirates have started to garner headlines for good reasons.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 6

An Inning to Remember and Another of Growth for Paul Skenes

PITTSBURGH – At times, it seems Paul Skenes has reached mythical status just five starts into his major-league career. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander pumps one nasty pitch after another.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 6

Shohei Ohtani Breaks Down Viral Duel With Paul Skenes

Those who came to see Pirates’ phenom Paul Skenes face off against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night weren’t disappointed. The 22-year-old right-hander entered the game amped up, striking out Ohtani and fellow perennial MVP candidate Mookie Betts on a combined seven pitches.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 5

Pirates Takeaways: Bucs Continue to Down Dodgers, Skenes vs. Ohtani, Big Velocity

The Pittsburgh Pirates were victorious against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second-straight time, continuing a stretch of strong play against one of baseball’s best teams over the last few years.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / June 5

Backed by Pirates' 7-run 2nd, Paul Skenes handles Dodgers

Nick Gonzales ripped a two-run double to ignite a seven-run second inning, fueling the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5