Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Pittsburgh Pirates News
Skenes allows first run at Triple-A level, still fans 7 over 4 1/3 IP (MLB.com)
Paul Skenes finally starts building up workload but Pirates GM is keeping any promotion benchmarks secret (CBS Sports)
Paul Skenes watch: Pirates top prospect allows first runs of season in 5th start for Triple-A Indianapolis (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The Pirates are sticking to the plan with Paul Skenes, even as pitching prospect dominates in minors (FOX Sports)
MLB News
7 early breakout stars nobody saw coming (MLB.com)
Ohtani’s crushed some amazing HRs, but none like this (MLB.com)
Bellinger (rib fracture) heading to IL; Cubs call on top prospect Crow-Armstrong (MLB.com)
‘I just love it’: Astros set for Mexico trip (MLB.com)
Snell scratched from start, put on 15-day IL with adductor strain (MLB.com)
Verlander recounts epic college duel with his former rival turned close friend (MLB.com)
Means’ next start could be with Orioles (MLB.com)
Gibson beats D-backs for 1st home win with Cardinals (MLB.com)
Pittsburgh & Collegiate Sports
Source: Steelers have called Broncos about WR Courtland Sutton (Behind The Steel Curtain)