Pittsburgh Pirates, Skenes and Derek Shelton

Derek Shelton basically admits that Pirates failed Paul Skenes this offseason
The Pittsburgh Pirates may not be expected to compete for a World Series title in 2025 but they are looking forward to a full season of young star Paul Skenes. But manager Derek Shelton admits the bullpen will be a concern.
Pirates Pitching Phenom Paul Skenes Scuffles in 2025 Spring Debut
After a sensational rookie season, Pittsburgh Pirates mound phenom Paul Skenes took to the hill for the first time in 2025, striking out the first batter he faced. Skenes fanned Cedric Mullins of the Baltimore Orioles to start the bottom of the first at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota,
Derek Shelton's Paul Skenes 'hope' will excite Pirates fans
Pirates manager Derek Shelton expects Paul Skenes to make 30-32 starts in his first full season in the majors.
Pirates' Paul Skenes allows 1 run, 4 hits on spring debut, working on 2 new pitches
Skenes is working a cutter and sinker into the pitching arsenal that helped him win NL Rookie of the Year last season.
Pirates Paul Skenes Trade Rumors Fueled by Team Failure to Fix Bullpen Disaster
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching sensation Paul Skenes was already one of the most eagerly anticipated mound prospects ever to arrive in Major League Baseball when he made his debut on May 11, 2024. Skenes,
Paul Skenes introduces new pitches in spring debut, as 4 homers lift Pirates past Orioles
The first start of spring training came later than Paul Skenes wanted and with more pitches than he preferred but with results that left the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander satisfied. Skenes introduced two new fastballs to his pitch repertoire,
Pirates' Paul Skenes Making First Spring Training Start
For the first time in 2025, it's Paul Skenes day for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Skenes will make his first start of spring training against the Baltimore Orioles
Pirates’ Paul Skenes Soars Up MLB’s Best Pitchers Rankings After Stellar Season
You rarely see a 21-year-old starting pitcher dominate in the major leagues, but that was the case with Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes. He made his MLB debut last season and was immediately one of the best pitchers in baseball.
Pirates Manager Expects Bounce Back Season From Closer
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar struggled throughout the 2024 season, resulting in his worst campaign in his MLB career. Bednar finished wi ...
Matt Gorski hopes home runs, playing 1st base help to make a lasting impression on Pirates
All of Matt Gorski’s hits in spring training games had been home runs, so Derek Shelton was surprised when the Pittsburgh ...
Pirates' David Bednar: Manager not naming closer yet
When asked Tuesday by Foul Territory TV whether Bednar was his closer, Pirates manager Derek Shelton said, "we're not ready to say that." Shelton did add, however, that "we feel very good with the ...
Derek Shelton Excited About Pirates' Young Pitching
The Pittsburgh Pirates' young pitching could give the organization some difficult decisions to make heading into the 2025 ...
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Shelton, players reflect on Bucs' spring win
Derek Shelton, Bailey Falter and Matt Gorski reflect on the Pirates' 7-3 victory over the Orioles, highlighting Falter's great start and more ...
Pirates' Oneil Cruz: Coming back from illness
Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday that Cruz is being brought along slowly in spring training because he came to camp with an illness, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Pirates Manager Reveals Goal For Jack Suwinski
Jack Suwinski has shown signs of returning to form early in Spring Training for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suwinski continued his hot start on Thursday when he we ...