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All about Paul Skenes, the hard-throwing top baseball prospect making his MLB debut

Top prospect and pitcher Paul Skenes is set to make his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Here's what you need to know, including how to watch his debut.

WDSU · 10h

Big League Debut: Former LSU star Paul Skenes makes MLB debut

Former LSU superstar Paul Skenes is officially a big leaguer. The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted the hard-throwing right-hander and top overall pick in last year’s amateur draft to their roster on Saturday ahead of Skenes’ start against the Chicago Cubs. Skenes dominated at Triple-A Indianapolis, posting a 0.99 ERA in seven starts.

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 4h

Paul Skenes' electric MLB debut: Seven strikeouts in four innings – and a 102-mph fastball

Paul Skenes brought the most dominant fastball in baseball to his major league debut Saturday afternoon, before a full house at PNC Park that came to see the 6-foot-6 rookie who offers more hope than the Pittsburgh Pirates have seen in years.

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WSB Atlanta on MSN · 15h

Former Atlanta-native MLB player dead after collapsing at little league baseball park

In November 2010, Burroughs signed a minor league contract with Arizona. The following spring he joined the Diamondbacks and hit .261, but was outrighted to the minors. After third baseman Melvin Mora was released, Burroughs was promoted back to Arizona in July and returned to the starting lineup.

Chattanooga Times Free Press · 8h

Former Little League star, MLB player Sean Burroughs dies at 43

Burroughs was a standout as a pitcher in the Little League World Series for the Long Beach team, which became the first U.S. squad to win consecutive titles. They won the 1992 championship after the Philippines, their opponent in the title round, had to forfeit for using overaged players.

The Associated Press – Sports … · 12h

Sean Burroughs, former MLB player, Little League World Series and Olympic champion, dies at 43

Sean Burroughs, a two-time Little League World Series champion who won an Olympic gold medal and played in the major leagues, has died at 43.

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Why Major League Baseball expansion won't be coming to Nashville anytime soon and hurdles it faces

A previous version of this story erroneously listed former MLB pitcher Dave Stewart as part of Music City Baseball, a group ...

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Major League Baseball Solves Its Pants Problem, New Britches Promised For 2025 – Update

: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday that the hated new uniforms unveiled this year will undergo changes for the ...

This Date in Baseball - Fred McGriff sets MLB record by homering in his 34th major league ballpark

1999 — Tampa Bay’s first baseman Fred McGriff sets a major league record by homering in his 34th major league ballpark. 1999 ...

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Major League Baseball, Texas Rangers seeking applicants for MLB All-Star Experience Team

As part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week events in Arlington, MLB and the Texas Rangers will hire approximately 600 part-time employees to join the MLB All-Star Experience Team. Community ...

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Former MLB player from Atlanta 'tragically passes away' while coaching son's baseball team

After moving to California, Burroughs starred on the Long Beach Little League World Series team that won back-to-back ...

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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games

Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy ...

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