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• Unbelievable!

For Paul Skenes, the list of accomplishments continues to grow in his short MLB rookie debut. At Wrigley against the Cubs, the fireballing Pirate put on a show. Here’s a short synopsis of his mind blowing performance on the mound: — Seven straight strikeouts and no hits. — Struck out 11 Cubs over six no-hit … Continue reading Unbelievable!...2024
• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 46

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs were blown away by the upstart Pirates, 9-3. We turn to sports for a variety of reasons. It helps us escape the daily grind and frustration that life can be. If watching the Cubs these last few weeks has been much of an escape, give yourself a pat on the back. Because this has been more frustration than enjoyable. The Cubs high w...2024
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for May 19, 2024

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images It’s like old times. Members of the 2014 pennant-winning Royals team are in town for a weekend celebration. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years,” said current Royals general manager J.J. Picollo, who was Moore’s second in command at the time. “I mean, that’s a long time, but I’m really proud of what they did. … “It’s hard not to be proud of it. A lot o...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Morel victory?

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Christopher Morel and his bat speed averted a hitless outing and Miguel Amaya averted a shutout. Still, lots of Cubs averted their eyes. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #...2024
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/17/24): Pirates 9, Cubs 3 – Hendricks Hammered, Skenes Shines
The Cubs met the Pirates for the second game of their series Friday afternoon at Wrigley after dropping the first in disappointing fashion. Pretty much nothing went right for Chicago in this contest as Pittsburgh’s phenom starting pitcher Paul Skenes dazzled and Kyle Hendricks imploded again in a blowout loss. Skenes struck out the first … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/17/24...2024
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• Don’t Take This Opportunity for Granted Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates boast a strong pitching rotation anchored by Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and Mitch Keller. Fans should appreciate the rare talent and potential, while also urging for additional support in the team's lineup. The season holds promise despite setbacks....2024
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• Outside The Confines: First to 30

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Are we already that far in? Yesterday, with the efforts of a stellar performance from Aaron Nola, the Phillies became the first team to get to 30 wins. The spend-happy Dodgers aren’t far behind, but it’s still the Phillies who got their first. It’s wild to think that we’re far enough into the season to have any team at 30 wins, but that’s the vicious tric...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Making a first impression

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Paul Skenes made the most anticipated rookie pitching start since Stephen Strasburg. The Giants lose an outfield. Miami fans are unhappy. And other news from MLB. Good morning. Sad news last week as former major league infielder Sean Burroughs died of a heart attack at age 43. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and former ...2024
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• Pirates 10, Cubs 9: What on Earth was THAT?

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images That was one of the weirdest baseball games you’ll ever see. One thing is for sure. Paul Skenes will NEVER forget the day he made his MLB debut. His team eventually beat the Cubs 10-9, but not until after a lot of stuff happened. Skenes was as advertised, throwing 100+ miles per hour 17 times. But he also got touched up for a Cubs home run, and after he le...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 40

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs reach the quarter mark with a weird loss. Before we get into the recap and discussion of yesterday’s game and world of Cub, let’s take a minute to be thankful for the mom’s of the world. We would have nothing without the sacrifices and the contributions the women in our lives make. Take some time today to honor those wonderful women in and around our...2024
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• Braves News: Near no-no, Ian Mejia’s dominance on the farm, more

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The Braves have won four straight this week, which is a nice bounce-back after a rough west coast trip last week. While the offense seems like it is waking up to some extent, it is worth mentioning that the recipe for winning this week has been much more about pitching than offense, with the Braves scoring 4, 5, ...2024
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• NL Week 8 Strategy-May 11, 2024
In The Field SS Nick Ahmed was placed on the 10-day IL with a left wrist sprain. The Giants called up SS Casey Schmitt in a corresponding move which means he is likely to fill in while Ahmed is out. SS Dansby Swanson (knee) was placed on the 10-day IL on Friday. He is eligible to return on May 18. DH Matt Carpenter joined the Cardinals on Saturday. He is likely to see some at-bats against right-...2024
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Saturday 5/11, 3:05 CT

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Cubs go for two in a row over the Bucs. Storms are in the Pittsburgh-area forecast this afternoon, so here’s the local radar to keep handy: Saturday notes... THE CUBS AND PITCHERS MAKING THEIR DEBUTS: Highly touted Paul Skenes today will become the 142nd pitcher of the Modern Era to start his first big league game against the Cubs. Exactly 100 did i...2024
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for May 11, 2024

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Wins are fun! Dairon Blanco talked about his big game on Thursday night. “It doesn’t matter if I’m starting or [coming in] late,” Blanco said through interpreter Luis Perez. “I’m always prepared. I keep working hard, and every time I get the opportunity to do it, it’s just a matter of being ready.” David Lesky reacts to Michael Wacha’s positive start. ...2024
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• Cub Tracks gets into the end zone

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. The Cubs put up a seven spot with late runs and looked good in the first game of a weekend series at PNC Park. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, over...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Shohei Ohtani’s surprise wedding

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The superstar posted the news to social media. Surprise! Shohei Ohtani has tied the knot, and for someone worth nearly a billion dollars, and a superstar athlete in both his native Japan and his present home of the US, one might expect some high-profile nuptials, but instead Ohtani has kept his wedding relatively quiet. Ohtani has married a woman from Japan ...2024
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"Paul Skenes frustrated with workload limits as Pirates top prospect continues scoreless streak in minors"

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"Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews both promoted to Double-A less than two months after 2023 MLB Draft"

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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 45

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images An unsuccessful homecoming as the Cubs lose to the Pirates 5-4. These last few days for the Cubs have been a great example of the old baseball adage that is “momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher.” That really ends up an awkward way of saying that a strong starting pitcher performance gives you a chance to win every day, regardless of the foe. Of co...2024
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• Paul Skenes' MLB debut was unforgettable for the most unexpected reason

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Anything can happen on any given day at a baseball stadium. Just ask the Pirates and the Cubs and they'll tell you. For the first time in years, the eyes of the baseball world were actually firmly focused on what was going on at PNC Park in Pittsburgh this past Saturday night. While a divisional weekend tilt between the NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs and ...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 13, 2024

Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images Thanks mom! Seth Lugo turned in an outstanding performance on Sunday, setting a single-game career-high in strikeouts. “When one pitch ain’t working, or I see a certain swing or approach from the other team, then I have other options to go to,” Lugo said. “I never feel cornered like I have to be too fine on the corners. I can stay in the zone and at...2024
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• Braves News: Near no-no, Ian Mejia’s dominance on the farm, more
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• Watch: Paul Skenes wastes no time showing why Pirates drafted him No. 1 overall

Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes mowed down the first two batters he faced in the majors....2024
• Yankees star Gerrit Cole offers advice to his former team the Pirates before the debut of super-prospect Paul Skenes

Former Pirates pitcher and current Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has some advice for his one-time team about super-prospect Paul Skenes....2024
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for May 11, 2024
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Pirates series preview

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images It’s the first 2024 meeting of these divisional rivals. You’re going to be very familiar with the Pirates 10 days from now, as seven of the Cubs’ next 10 games will be against their divisional rivals from Pittsburgh, three this weekend at PNC Park, four next weekend at Wrigley Field. The big deal this weekend is the highly-anticipated MLB debut of last...2024
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• Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Backwards day

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images This time, it was Cubs starting pitching that failed. So pretty much all year, the Cubs starting rotation has been nails, while the bullpen has been a carnival roller-coaster ride. Thursday night, instead, we were “treated” to the spectacle of last year’s ace, Justin Steele, have his second straight bad outing against the Pirates, while the bullpen kept t...2024
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• Paul Skenes' MLB debut was unforgettable for the most unexpected reason
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• Everything you need to know about Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes MLB debut, including stats

How did Paul Skenes do in his debut? Here's everything you need to know about Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes MLB debut....2024
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• Outside The Confines: A call-up for the ages?

The arrival of Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh is getting a LOT of attention Two big stories lead the headlines heading into this Friday. The first is obviously the call-up of rookie pitching prospect Paul Skenes, who is poised to start for the Pirates against the Cubs on Saturday. Skenes touches triple-digits and has a five-pitch mix, making him an exciting part of the Pirates’ future and one of the mo...2024
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• Cub Tracks gets its steps in

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. On National GlenAllen Hill Remembrance Day, the Cubs faced Paul Skenes, who was as advertised. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped ...2024
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• Power nap: Olivia Dunne posts viral TikTok after boyfriend's call-up
Paul Skenes and his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, woke up to a life-changing moment....2024
• The timing on Paul Skenes call-up could not have been more perfect

Paul Skenes, a highly anticipated prospect, will make his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Chicago Cubs. His arrival is expected to bolster a strong pitching lineup and inject momentum into the team's performance....2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 9, 2024

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Another baseball season is about to start. Brady Singer clamped down after a rocky opening to his 100th career start: Considerable turnover in recent years has put Kansas City in position to compete in 2024, but one constant has been Singer. “I was surprised, in a good way, to [learn that] he’s the 26th Royal to [make 100 career starts],” manager Matt Qu...2024
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• Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews both promoted to Double-A less than two months after 2023 MLB Draft

The former LSU teammates are moving on up with the Pirates and Nationals, respectively...2023
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• Omaha dreams of moments like this, where Rhett Lowder and Paul Skenes could go head-to-head in MCWS
NCAA.com's Mike Lopresti previews the final game of the Wake Forest vs. LSU series with a spot in the 2023 Men's College World Series championship series on the line....2023
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• Get to know Pirates' No. 1 pick Paul Skenes
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• No. 1 MLB Draft pick Paul Skenes signs with Pirates for record bonus, per report

The former LSU star is getting a $9.2M signing bonus, the biggest in MLB history...2023
• Pirates ink top pick Skenes to record $9.2M deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, to a record $9.2 million deal....2023
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• LSU's Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews become first teammates to go 1-2 in MLB draft history

The Pirates and Nationals both picked Tigers weeks after LSU's national title...2023
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• Cubs prospects make midseason Top 100 lists from Baseball America, MLB Pipeline

Pete Crow-Armstrong | Dylan Heuer Two major publications updated their top prospects lists this week. Two major publications, Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, both updated their Top 100 prospects lists to include recently-drafted players. And while the two lists are quite different, both lists include several Cubs prospects. Both organizations agree that Orioles shortstop Jackson Hollida...2023
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• Pirates Sign No. 1 Overall Pick Paul Skenes
The Pirates announced Tuesday that they’ve officially signed right-hander Paul Skenes, whom they selected with the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. The now-former Louisiana State University ace will receive a $9.2MM signing bonus, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports. It’s the largest draft bonus ever issued under the current slotting system in Major…...2023
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• Fantasy baseball: Weekend preview, Paul Skenes ready to debut
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight....2024
• Preseason Prep - March 6, 2024
Edwin Diaz, RP (NYM) Diaz is right on track towards a successful return from the torn patellar tendon in his knee that forced him to miss the entire 2023 season. The electric closer was hitting the mid-to-high 90's with his fastball in a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on Tuesday. The expectation is Diaz will appear in his first Grapefruit League game of the season next week. All signs point to ...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 46
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/17/24): Pirates 9, Cubs 3 – Hendricks Hammered, Skenes Shines
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• Gamethread: White Sox at Yankees

Ballgame tonight. | Michael Reaves/Getty Images It’s a tough end to May, we’ll see if the South Siders warmer streak can sustain We’ll be covering 25 players on the roster tonight, so you’re gonna get some abridged coverage. Today, the White Sox made some moves. pic.twitter.com/5TiqJwAFFs— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 17, 2024 Julks, a Houston prospect who got some decent run ...2024
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• Pirates 9, Cubs 3: History averted, and another rough one for The Professor

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The Cubs ran into the buzzsaw that is Paul Skenes. And yikes, Kyle Hendricks. Well, the weather was nice. Kyle Hendricks had another one of those bad outings we’ve seen too often this year, but honestly that didn’t matter because Paul Skenes lived up to his billing as the No. 1 overall pick just last summer. Skenes struck out the first seven Cubs, 11 ov...2024
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Friday 5/17, 1:20 CT

Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs look to even up their series against the Bucs. Today's roster move: Here Friday notes... A MILESTONE GAME: Today’s game will be the Cubs’ 8,500th at Wrigley Field, their home since 1916. They have a winning percentage in those games of .534, having won 4,521 games, lost 3,947 and tied 21. During the same span on the road, their percentage is .451, wi...2024
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• Cubs vs. Pirates odds, line, score prediction, start time: 2024 MLB picks, May 17 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Friday's Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs game 10,000 times and released its MLB picks, predictions and best bets for Paul Skenes' second MLB start...2024
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• Pirates 9, Cubs 3: History averted, and another rough one for The Professor
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• Good Morning San Diego: Padres’ Jackson Merrill starting off strong in April

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Everything you need to know about MLB news and your San Diego Padres for Wednesday, April 24, 2024. San Diego Padres News Padres’ star Manny Machado misses Rockies games for birth of first child (NBC 7 San Diego) Jackson Merrill’s hot start: Three details behind Padres prospect’s strong early returns in first MLB season (CBS Sports) The Padres Lead the Le...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Baseball is underway

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images News from Opening Day weekend and MLB. It’s the home opener! (Weather permitting.) It’s also April Fools Day. In honor of that, all the links will take you to Rick Astley singing “Never Gonna Give You Up.” (No, they won’t.) The City of Oakland have delivered their list of demands to allow the Athletics to play for the next three years at the Coliseu...2024
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