The Cubs were nowhere near postseason contention when the trade deadline came and went, but a sudden surge has Chicago fans dreaming of October once again. Shota Imanaga, with a little help from the bullpen, gave them one more reason to believe on Sept. 4. The Cubs tossed the first combined no-hitter of the season, […]
Paul Skenes stats: Tracking Pirates pitcher's Cy Young and NL Rookie of the Year chances
Paul Skenes entered the All-Star break seemingly on top of the baseball world, earning the starting pitcher designation for the NL and surging to Cy Young contention despite spending the first six weeks of the season in the minors. Skenes hasn’t necessarily fallen from grace. In fact, his numbers remain some of the best of […]
Pirates rookie superstar caps off historic July with national recognition
It has been a rapid ascent to superstardom for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes. From winning the 2023 College World Series, to being the number-one pick in the Major League Baseball Draft, to starting the All-Star Game after just 11 big-league starts, seemingly nothing can slow Skenes down. In July, Skenes reached new heights, pitching […]
Red Sox receive strong grades for trade for Pirates pitcher
On Monday, the Boston Red Sox completed their third trade in the last week, acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Quinn Priester for infield prospect Nick Yorke. This trade was a bit different than the first two, as Priester is just 23 years old and has plenty of term left on his deal. This was a move […]
Paul Skenes pitch count: How many innings will Pirates rookie throw in 2024?
Paul Skenes is having a rookie season unlike many, but he could still find himself receiving an innings limit after the All-Star break. The Pirates phenom flirted with multiple no-hitters and later earned the starting bump for the All-Star game, becoming the sixth youngest in history and youngest since Dwight Gooden in 1986. Skenes has also […]