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MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / 19 minutes ago
ITD’s Top 10 Prospects Check In 5/6-5/12
The Top Ten Prospects by ITD had an interesting week with Paul Skenes making his big league debut. James Wood stays hot, Jackson Holliday may be back on his stride, among much more.
MLB News / NBC Sports / 5 hours ago
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago
Pirates' Paul Skenes impressed but doesn't make list of top-five debuts
With Skenes' debut in mind, here are the top five debuts of the past 25 seasons, ranked in inverse order.
MLB News / Big League Stew / 4 hours ago
Recapping Paul Skenes’ debut, Rockies sweep the champs, Cardinals’ deep-rooted problems & Dylan Bundy retires 
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about Paul Skenes’ eventful debut with the Pirates this weekend, the Rockies completing a shocking sweep, the deep- rooted problems the Cardinals are facing and the woeful retirement of Dylan Bundy.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago
Pirates Power Rankings: Skenes Debut Cuts Buccos Some Slack
Paul Skenes made his much-anticipated debut for the Pirates on Saturday, ending months of speculation as to when the club would finally call him up. While
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago
Pirates’ Big Three Needs a Little Support
Derek Shelton didn’t need to ponder the question long before breaking into a grin. The Pittsburgh Pirates manager was asked what it is like to now have right-handers Paul Skenes, Jared Jones and Mitch Keller in his starting rotation and, more importantly, potentially having the trio together for many years.
MLB News / LWOSports.com / 6 hours ago
Are MLB’s Number One Picks Living up to Expectations?
On May 11, less than a year after the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him first overall in the 2023 Major League Draft, flamethrowing right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes pitched in his first Major League Baseball (MLB) game.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 20 hours ago
Outside The Confines: Making a first impression
Paul Skenes made the most anticipated rookie pitching start since Stephen Strasburg. The Giants lose an outfield. Miami fans are unhappy. And other news from MLB.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 2 hours ago
Bechtold’s Core Four: Pirates need to change something
Paul Skenes delivered four innings with seven strikeouts in a 10-9 win Saturday during his MLB debut. Welcome to Bechtold’s Core Four, where I preview four Pittsburgh Pirates topics, events, or storylines worth following this week.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / May 12
Top Prospect Paul Skenes Shows Promise in Pirates Debut
Paul Skenes has arrived. Ever since spring training, fans have been eagerly awaiting the moment when the Pittsburgh Pirates would call up their top prospect.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / May 12
Paul Skenes’ MLB debut puts Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen in epic spot again 14 years later
Andrew McCutchen has seen and done some pretty cool things in his MLB career. The Pittsburgh Pirates legend has played for a very long time and faced off against some incredible players.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 12
Pirates 10, Cubs 9: What on Earth was THAT?
That was one of the weirdest baseball games you’ll ever see. One thing is for sure. Paul Skenes will NEVER forget the day he made his MLB debut. His team eventually beat the Cubs 10-9, but not until after a lot of stuff happened.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / May 12
‘Skenesmas’ Turns Into Baseball Bizarro World
PITTSBURGH – It was supposed to be “Skenesmas.” Paul Skenes made his major-league debut on Saturday for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It marked the unveiling of the most-hyped pitching prospect in franchise history – apologies to Kris Benson and Gerrit Cole.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / May 11
Paul Skenes ‘Effectively Wild’ in Major League Debut
Paul Skenes pitched this weekend, believe it or not. It may feel like half a decade ago after a two hour and 20 minute rain delay, six bases loaded walks
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 11
Pirates get wild win over Cubs in Paul Skenes' debut
Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his highly anticipated major league debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit five home runs in a 10-9 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago
Paul Skenes experiences the Pirates' incompetence in just one game
Saturday started off as a great day of excitement and optimism for the Pittsburgh Pirates as Paul Skenes, one of the best pitching prospects of the past 15 years, was set to make his major league debut.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago
Watch: Paul Skenes wastes no time showing why Pirates drafted him No. 1 overall
Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes mowed down the first two batters he faced in the majors.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 11
Let the hype begin: Pirates officially add RHP Paul Skenes
The future is now for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who officially added top pitching prospect Paul Skenes to the active roster Saturday to make his much-anticipated debut against the Chicago Cubs.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11
Gerrit Cole offers Pirates advice on developing Paul Skenes
Gerrit Cole and Paul Skenes were both selected No. 1 overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / 15 hours ago
Paul Skenes’ net worth in 2024
Paul Skenes’ net worth in 2024 is $2.4 million. Skenes will soon make his Pittsburgh Pirates debut less than a year after the Pirates drafted him first overall and signed him to a record signing bonus.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 11
Drooping Pirates look for jolt from hot prospect Paul Skenes
The already-considerable buzz surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes only heightens ahead of his scheduled major league debut against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Action Network / May 11
Paul Skenes betting guide: Odds, prop picks and scouting report
Action Network MLB analyst Kenny Ducey breaks down the arrival of Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes, including how to bet Skenes in the betting market in his debut season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 10
Is Paul Skenes the greatest pitching prospect ever?
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes will look to begin to make good on his immense hype when he takes to the mound for his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft' quiz
MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Pirates finally announce major news on top prospect Paul Skenes
Paul Skenes’ moment has arrived. The Pirates made the big announcement on Wednesday that they are calling up their top pitching prospect.
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