Pirates Facing Backlash After New Paul Skenes Contract Report Surfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Pirates have failed to reach the postseason since 2015, and with the team currently sitting at 48–64 in last place in the NL Central, that drought appears likely to stretch to a full decade by season’s end.

Although the Pittsburgh Pirates are going through another losing season, there is a bright light that keeps the fans' hopes alive: Paul Skenes. At just 23 years of age, the pitchin

Dan Zangrilli, the Pirates pre-game & post-game show host on 93.7 The Fan reported that the Pirates have engaged in contract extension talks with Skenes.