It would be easy to say that it will be just a normal game for Paul Skenes on Friday afternoon. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander will be making his second career start when he faces the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Pirates’ minor league affiliates enjoyed an almost perfect Thursday, picking up five wins in six games as they finally managed to sneak a pair of makeup doubleheaders into their schedule.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (20-25) are set to take on the Chicago Cubs (25-20) Friday at 2:20 PM ET, airing on MLB Network. The Pirates are listed as -114 favorites by oddsmakers, while the underdog Cubs have -104 odds for the contest.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (20-25) face off against the Chicago Cubs (25-20) on Friday at Wrigley Field at 2:20 PM ET. The Pirates will look to Paul Skenes versus the Cubs and Kyle Hendricks (0-3).
The Chicago Cubs have already proven they aren't afraid of highly touted Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Paul Skenes. Chicago knocked Skenes around for three runs and six hits in his major league debut, and the Cubs will get another shot at the 21-year-old right-hander when they continue a four-game series against the visiting Pirates on Friday.
A look at Thursday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (18-20) split a double header of seven-inning games against Toledo.
CHICAGO -- The last time Jared Jones faced off against the Cubs at PNC Park on May 10, he admittedly didn't have his best stuff. There were particulars surrounding that opinion.
Jared Jones recorded a quality start and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off a late rally to beat the host Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Edward Olivares homered and doubled and Nick Gonzales also went deep for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
A look at Wednesday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (17-19) was postponed against Toledo because of field conditions.
CHICAGO -- Five days after designating him for assignment, the Pirates traded Roansy Contreras to the Angels for cash considerations on Thursday. Contreras,
According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Roansy Contreras to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations. Contreras was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on Saturday after posting a 4.41 ERA and 1.653 WHIP across 16 1/3 innings.
A veteran left-hander exercised an out clause in his minor league deal with thee Pirates and has been granted his release.
What to do with struggling first baseman Rowdy Tellez is an interesting dilemma for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The big left-handed batting first baseman was signed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract last December.
Andrew McCutchen will attempt to keep turning back the clock on Thursday when the Pittsburgh Pirates open a four-game road series against the Chicago Cubs.
It’s an unfortunate early birthday present for the pitcher, who will turn 28-years-old on Saturday.
Here are adjustments and improvements Paul Skenes should make in his next start, scheduled Friday at the Cubs, and for the longer term.
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