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Pirates considering surprise move with Paul Skenes

Pirates Reportedly Begin Initial Paul Skenes Contract Extension Talks
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly started conversations with Paul Skenes over extension talks as the season goes on, but they know it will take some work.
Pirates Facing Backlash After New Paul Skenes Contract Report Surfaces
The Pittsburgh Pirates have failed to reach the postseason since 2015, and with the team currently sitting at 48–64 in last place in the NL Central, that drought appears likely to stretch to a full decade by season’s end. Despite the team’s struggles, the organization features one undeniable bright spot: NL Cy Young Award frontrunner Paul Skenes.
Pittsburgh Pirates Reportedly Discussing Possible Paul Skenes Contract Extension
Even though Paul Skenes won't be a free agent until the end of the 2029 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates seem intent on getting a head start on negotiations.
Report: Pirates considering surprise move with Paul Skenes
The Pittsburgh Pirates are not known for their free-spending ways or an aggressive willingness to keep top young players around long-term. They may be
Paul Skenes Isn’t Panicking About Pirates’ Deadline Moves
After a trade deadline that saw the Pirates part with key veterans, Paul Skenes remains focused on the bigger picture: winning and building for 2026.
Pirates' Paul Skenes Earns League Honors
Skenes is the eighth Pirates pitcher ever, along with Nova, that won NL Pitcher of the Month honors. The other award recipients include Gerrit Cole (April 2015), Randy Tomlin (June 1992), Doug Drabek (three times, August 1987, July & August 1990), Rick Rhoden (June 1986), John Candelaria (July 1982) and Kent Tekulve (August 1978).
Pirates' Paul Skenes faces Rockies, looks to continue torrid stretch
The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't in the postseason hunt, but they do have a reason for optimism every fifth day when Paul Skenes takes the mound.
Paul Skenes is fine with the Pirates monitoring his workload, as long as they give him the ball
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes wants the ball. All the time. Yet the only pitcher in major league history to start the All-Star Game in each of his first two seasons also understands the Pittsburgh Pirates are intent on playing the long game with his electric right arm.
Rockies' Jordan Beck Did Something Against Pirates Paul Skenes Never Done Before
Colorado Rockies slugger Jordan Beck did something against Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes no one else has done.
Zangrilli: Pirates have been in talks with Skenes on extension
According to Dan Zangrilli, Pirates pre-and-postgame host on 93.7 The Fan, the team has already tried to extend starting pitching-phenom Paul Skenes.
Paul Skenes Has Given Up On The Pirates’ Awful Lineup After Botched Trade Deadline
Paul Skenes is the top player on the Pittsburgh Pirates roster. Unfortunately, he's largely been a one-man show in Year 2 of ...
Pirates’ ace picks up prestigious MLB honor
PITTSBURGH (WKBN) – Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was named National League Pitcher of the Month on Monday. It marks the ...
Beck’s 3-run homer lifts Rockies to 8-5 win over over Pirates, Skenes
Jordan Beck ended Paul Skenes’ scoreless streak with a three-run homer in Colorado’s six-run sixth inning, and the Rockies ...
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Colorado Rockies game no. 110 thread: Paul Skenes vs Austin Gomber
The Rockies gun for a series win versus one of baseball’s best starting pitchers. Is there a little LoDo magic left after ...