The former Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher shared what happened that led to his offseason signing with the Baltimore Orioles.

Paul Skenes mentioned at the annual "Piratesfest" that he hadn't heard anything about an extension. The Pittsburgh Pirates would be foolish to not extend him.

A former Pittsburgh Pirates player will take the next step in their managerial career, as they coach the country they represent. Federazione Itali

This year’s version of the game will mark the first time the cover features three players — three of baseball’s youngest stars.

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. There hasn’t been much buzz around the Pittsburgh Pirates since they lost to the Chicago Cubs in the 2015 National League Championship Series.

ATLANTA — New Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Raudy Reyes won’t turn 17 until August and has a fastball that’s touched 102 mph. Even in this velocity-obsessed era in baseball, when triple-digit heaters aren’t the rarity they were years ago, topping 100 mph at age 16 remains stunning.

As the old tale goes, the Braves have elected not to bring Jesse Chavez back to Atlanta, so he's signed elsewhere before he inevitably returns home. The

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jovan Oviedo and the Pittsburgh Pirates argued the first salary arbitration case of the year on Tuesday. A right-hander who turns 27 on March 2, Oviedo asked for a raise from $765,000 to $1.15 million while the Pirates argued for $850,000.

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SEATTLE KRAKEN — Placed Philipp Grubauer on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to Coachella Valley (AHL). VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Reinstated C Dakota Joshua off injured reserve. NASHVILLE SC — Acquired $200,000 in 2025 general allocation money from Inter Miami CF in exchange for one international roster spot.

Reigning National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes is back in the pitching lab getting ready for the 2025 season, and his stuff already looks great. Take t