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Pirates’ Skenes showcases expanded arsenal in 1st Grapefruit League appearance of year

Paul Skenes debuted in the Grapefruit League for the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out four batters while allowing one run over three innings in a 5-2 win against the Baltimore Orioles.
Skenes, drafted first overall in 2023, aims to increase his pitching workload this season after winning NL Rookie of the Year in 2024 with an impressive 1.96 ERA.
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton expects Skenes to pitch 30 to 32 games in the 2025 season, according to the team.
Skenes expressed his readiness for a larger workload this season, stating, 'I feel like we’re really in a good spot.

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Marietta Daily Journal

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Spring training roundup: Paul Skenes wows in spring debut

Reigning National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes was solid in his spring training debut on Saturday, striking out four over three innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-2 win over the host Baltimore Orioles in a…

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WTAE

Pirates’ Skenes showcases expanded arsenal in 1st Grapefruit League appearance of year

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes got a chance to showcase his expanded repertoire to opposing hitters Saturday while pitching in a Grapefruit League game for the first time this year.

2 days ago·Pittsburgh, United States

Skenes flashes new pitches in strong spring debut

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes got a chance to showcase his expanded repertoire to opposing hitters while pitching in a Grapefruit League game for the first time this year.

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Pirates' Skenes showcases expanded arsenal in 1st Grapefruit League appearance of year

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes got a chance to showcase his expanded repertoire to opposing hitters while pitching in a Grapefruit League game for the first time this year. Skenes

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The Baltimore Sun

Orioles observations on Cade Povich outdueling Paul Skenes in loss to Pirates

SARASOTA, Fla. — Cade Povich has no shortage of confidence so far this spring. The Orioles’ left-hander dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates with six strikeouts over three scoreless innings in their 5-2 loss Saturday afternoon. Making his second start of the spring, Povich attacked hitters early in counts and finished with 31 strikes on 43 pitches in a dazzling performance that outshined Pirates phenom Paul Skenes’ first start of the year. “I mean, …

2 days ago·Baltimore, United States

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

3 takeaways from Pirates' 4-homer effort, spring training win over Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. — A four-home run effort led the Pirates to a 5-2 victory over the Orioles on Saturday afternoon at Ed Smith Field in Grapefruit League...

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