Pittsburgh Pirates, Skenes and Derek Shelton

Derek Shelton basically admits that Pirates failed Paul Skenes this offseason
One of the most electric players to watch in 2024 was Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starting pitcher Paul Skenes. Skenes made his MLB debut in mid-May and immediate
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
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,
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 ...
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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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 have been home runs, so Derek Shelton was surprised when the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder had to settle ...
Jared Jones unveils 'something nasty' with new pitch in spring debut as Pirates fall to Braves
Jared Jones unveiled a new pitch in his first start of spring training, though the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander hesitates ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Pirates Name Starting Pitcher for Spring Training Opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates begin their Spring Training schedule this weekend and have their starting pitcher ready. Pirates ...