The Pittsburgh Pirates called up top prospect Paul Skenes Saturday, and he made his MLB debut. It was a quick call-up for Skenes, who was the first overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft after he starred as the ace of the College World Series champion LSU Tigers. Skenes’ loved ones took in the game in a suite at PNC …
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Olivia Dunne reveals how she and boyfriend Paul Skenes found out about Pirates call-up
Olivia Dunne was over the moon for her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, as the top prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization was called up to the big leagues after less than a year in the minors. Skenes got the call on Wednesday as he dominated at Triple-A Indianapolis in his first few starts. The Pirates selected Skenes with the No. 1 …
Read More »Pirates call up top prospect Paul Skenes after Triple-A domination
The wait is over for Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ top prospect, to make his major league debut. The Pirates are calling up Skenes from Triple-A Indianapolis, announcing via social media video he will make his big league debut May 11 at home against the Chicago Cubs. Pirates fans have been clamoring to see Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick …
Read More »Pirates' Paul Skenes still 'scheduled' for minor league start as Olivia Dunne leads hype about call up
Pittsburgh Pirates fans may have to wait a little bit longer to see Paul Skenes pitch for their team this season as manager Derek Shelton said he’s not yet ready to be called up. Shelton said Monday that Skenes’ is next start is “scheduled” for Triple-A Indianapolis this weekend and that they have not talked about him starting for the …
Read More »Olivia Dunne already has plans for boyfriend's potential MLB debut: 'I have my outfits picked out'
Last August, Pittsburgh Pirates No. 1 overall draft pick Paul Skenes confirmed that he and Olivia Dunne were officially dating. Skenes dubbed it a “small world type of thing,” as both of them are LSU Tigers. Skenes was on the College World Series championship team last year, while Dunne and the gymnastics team won the national title this past weekend. …
Read More »Pirates' Aroldis Chapman suspended 2 games after heated argument with umpire leads to ejection
MLB announced veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman has been suspended two games after his heated argument with a home plate umpire who ejected him. “Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Aroldis Chapman has received a two-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his inappropriate actions in the bottom of the eighth inning of Monday night’s game against the New York Mets at Citi Field,” …
Read More »Bizarre snowstorm showers over Pirates' home opener vs Orioles at PNC Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener against the Baltimore Orioles saw a bit of inclement weather on Friday afternoon – and we’re not talking rain. An all-out snowstorm broke out on the Allegheny River, as PNC Park looked like a winter wonderland in the middle of spring. The scene was wild to see, as baseball is obviously not supposed to be …
Read More »Pirates' Paul Skenes to donate $100 to Gary Sinise Foundation for every strikeout this season
Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes will embark on a noble mission this baseball season as he hopes to make it to the big leagues at some point this year. Skenes pledged to raise money for the Gary Sinise Foundation on Wednesday to help support military veterans and first responders. He hopes to raise $100,000 for his cause. CLICK HERE …
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