Paul Skenes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Paul Skenes admits to warming up for a game to an audiobook

Every player has their own routine to warm up for a game. However, top MLB pitching prospect Paul Skenes certainly has a unique method of warming up for a game to an audiobook.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Bark Bets

Pirates Prospect Watch: Six Shutout Frames For Paul Skenes

Pirates’ minor league affiliates managed three wins on Tuesday night, headlined by 2023 first overall pick Paul Skenes pitching a quality start for the first time this season as his innings continue to climb.

Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / 11 hours ago

Paul Skenes’ Pirates debut might be around the corner

Skenes owns a 0.53 ERA in 17 innings with the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. Indianapolis has this guy who throws 101 mph as a former No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Sporting News / April 29

When will the Pirates call up Paul Skenes? Latest update, timeline on top prospect's MLB debut

The 2023 No. 1 overall pick is dealing in Triple-A. Is it only a matter of time until he gets the call to the big leagues?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 25

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Pitches Into the Fifth

Pirates’ 2023 first overall pick Paul Skenes helped lead Triple-A Indianapolis to victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers on Wednesday—his first pitching appearance in Omaha since winning the College World Series there last year—continuing to build his workload as he prepares for the big leagues.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 9 minutes ago

Watch: Pirates prospect Paul Skenes' remarkable streak ends

Many fans wonder how long it will take before the Pirates call up the generational prospect.

Pirates GM Ben Cherington talks Skenes' development

Pirates rookie joins select group of pitchers

Jared Jones broke batter’s ankles with filthy pitch

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 24

Pirates GM Ben Cherington Talks Paul Skenes Development

PITTSBURH — Prized prospect Paul Skenes had another strong showing in his latest start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon. The 2023 first-overall pick was scored upon for the first time this season, but set career-highs in innings (4.1) and pitches (71).

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Rumor: Pirates to Promote Top Prospect Soon

This past weekend the rumor surfaced that the Pittsburgh Pirates soon will promote top prospect Paul Skenes to the big club. It’s the news Pirates fans – indeed, all baseball fans – have been waiting for.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / CBSSports.com / April 22

Paul Skenes is waiting for Pirates' call while dominating Triple-A: 'Trying to do whatever I need to do here'

The top pitching prospect in baseball is shutting down Triple-A hitters...three or so innings at a time

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 21

Pirates GM Discusses Pirates’ Slump, Top Young Pitchers, Catchers and More

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager was on 93.7 The Fan on Sunday for his weekly radio show and discussed a wide-range of topics. Among the most pressing conversations involved the Pirates’ recent skid and top young pitchers Paul Skenes and Jared Jones.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 21

Top 10 Pirates Prospects Update: How Are Young Bucs Performing in Early Going?

This is one in a weekly update on the top 10 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. The minor-league season is in full-swing as Pittsburgh Pirates prospects at the four top levels try and work their way up the system.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / April 19

Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes’ brutally honest admission on potential MLB promotion

Flame-thrower Paul Skenes is currently the third-best prospect in all of baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top prospect as well. The 2023 first-overall pick is expected to get called up to the big leagues at some point in 2024 as he continues to dominate hitters in Triple-A, but Skenes has zero clue when that could be.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19

Watch: Pirates phenom prospect draws eye-popping autograph line

Watch: Pirates phenom prospect draws unbelievable autograph line

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Paul Skenes has been lighting Triple-A on fire and fans are taking note.

Pirates No. 1 overall pick continues to make mockery of minor league hitters

After Jackson Holliday, these hot MLB prospects could be next for a call-up

Pirates catcher suffers unlucky injury during batting practice

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / April 18

Pirates top pick making mockery of minor league hitters

Pirates No. 1 overall pick continues to make mockery of minor league hitters

Skenes isn't even getting anything resembling a challenge in Triple-A.

After Jackson Holliday, these hot MLB prospects could be next for a call-up

Aroldis Chapman suspended by MLB over brief exchange with umpire

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / April 18

Why Pirates won’t call up Paul Skenes just yet

While the Pittsburgh Pirates have looked solid to start the 2024 campaign, fans have been patiently awaiting for the arrival of top prospect Paul Skenes.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17

After Jackson Holliday, these hot MLB prospects could be next for a call-up

Which elite MLB prospect has got next when it comes to a promotion to the bigs?

Another top prospect could follow Jackson Holliday to the Orioles

Nationals promoting pitching prospect with strikeout upside

Twins sign veteran outfielder who lost spot for Jackson Holliday

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / April 15

Pirates’ Paul Skenes gets major confidence boost from Jeff Passan

Ever since the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Paul Skenes with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, it has been a countdown to him making his MLB debut, and with him tearing up Triple-A to start the season, Jeff Passan was asked when we could see the prized prospect get the call to the major leagues during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 13

Pirates Only Thing Keeping Paul Skenes Down

The sample size is small, just over nine innings. However, it is large enough to confirm what everyone should already know. Paul Skenes should be in the major leagues.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

Paul Skenes completely dominates in latest Triple-A start

It won’t be long before the pitcher takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates, especially if he continues to dominate the way he has to start the season.

This pitcher is now the top name on the most anticipated MLB debut list

Which players have the most home runs in MLB postseason history?

The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 12

This pitcher is now top name on the most anticipated MLB debut list

This pitcher is now the top name on the most anticipated MLB debut list

He has become the most anticipated pitching debut since Stephen Strasburg made his MLB debut with the Nationals in 2010.

Three youngest MLB players share one obvious thing in common other than their age

Watch: Orioles top prospect records first RBI but looks shaky in MLB debut

Jackson Holliday wanted just four more things from his MLB debut

Which MLB players have the most career RBI?

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / April 5

Skenes stays hot with three scoreless innings in second Class AAA start

INDIANAPOLIS -- The anticipation around Paul Skenes and his inevitable call-up to Pittsburgh builds every time he touches the baseball within the Pirates'

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30