Derek Shelton discusses the team's defensive miscues, the bullpen's gutsy performance and more following the Pirates' 5-4 ...

The Pirates led 4-1 in the sixth inning when Dennis Santana came in and allowed a run to score before loading the bases with ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen struggled in their Opening Day contest vs. the Miami Marlins at LoanDeport Park, blowing a lead. The Pirates led 4-1 ...

The bullpen struggles the Pittsburgh Pirates endured last year trickled into their 2025 season opener in a 5-4 walk-off loss ...

Derek Shelton discusses Mitch Keller's strong start, improved team defense and a clutch homer from Oneil Cruz after the Pirates' 4-3 win ...

Yes, Paul Skenes being named the Opening Day starter was the least surprising news ever. The 22-year-old was named NL Rookie of the Year last season. He went 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA and 170 ...

Pretty easy call for manager Derek Shelton. Skenes is coming off a dominant performance in his first season in the majors. The 22-year-old right-hander went 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA in 23 starts for ...

The Pirates posted a video on social media on Saturday that showed Shelton informing Skenes of his decision. In the video, Skenes walks into Shelton's office and answers a couple questions about ...

Paul Skenes is going to start for the Pittsburgh Pirates on opening day. Pretty easy call for manager Derek Shelton. Skenes is coming off a dominant performance in his first season in the majors.

Manager Derek Shelton did have other options, but he said there was one obvious choice. "Well, he's really good," a smiling Shelton said of Skenes. "I think he deserves it from what he did last ...