The best thing the Pittsburgh Pirates have done in the last decade is be bad enough to get the opportunity to draft a generational talent like Paul Skenes. Skenes exploded on the scene in his first season with the Pirates,

The Pittsburgh Pirates have named pitcher Paul Skenes as the team's Opening Day starter, the Pirates announced on Saturday. In a video posted to social media, Pirates manager Derek Shelton tells Skenes he will pitch against the Miami Marlins on March 27.

Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler had a confident message for Paul Skenes after Skenes was named Pittsburgh's Opening Day starter.