Derek Shelton, Pittsburgh Pirates and Skenes

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.
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 season. After Paul Skenes delivered a
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.
Paul Skenes speculation heats up amid Pirates 'failing' the young ace -- and Olivia Dunne is watching
Paul Skenes' rookie season was among the most dominant in modern MLB history. The towering right-hander finished with an 11-3 record in 23 starts; he started the All-Star Game for
Pirates' Paul Skenes Named Top Award Candidate
Few players, if any, enter the 2025 season with higher expectations than Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. Will he live up to them? MLB.com's Will Leitch
Paul Skenes will love Derek Shelton’s take on Pirates’ pitching
The Pittsburgh Pirates had some hopes that they can make it to the playoffs in 2024, with rising star Paul Skenes playing a starring role in their rise to being a competitive team. However, come the middle of the season,
Pirates Manager Reveals Likely Role For Andrew Heaney
An already crowded Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation now has another pitcher in the mix. The Pirates have reportedly ...
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Pirates Manager Believes Paul Skenes is One of the Best Young Arms of the Past 50 Years
Paul Skenes became an instant ace for the Pirates in 2024 ... That’s obviously impressive stuff and led to Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton telling Chris Rose of Jomboy Media that he ...
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Derek Shelton on Jared Jones, first base candidates
Derek Shelton discusses Jared Jones' start, Paul Skenes, working on new pitches, what he's looking for in a first baseman and more ...
Air power: Pirates' Paul Skenes finds flexibility key to developing a pair of new pitch offerings
Paul Skenes never even boarded the bus. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander was warned Monday that there was a good chance ...
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.
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Looking for Pittsburgh Pirates spring training tickets? Here's a look at the schedule
That includes Bradenton, where the Pittsburgh Pirates play their preseason games ... and Bryan Reynolds powering the offense. With Derek Shelton back for his sixth season as manager, ...