Pittsburgh Pirates

In 1876, the Allegheny Base Ball Club was organized, marking the beginning of professional baseball in the Pittsburgh area. The club was initially independent and based in Allegheny City.

On October 15, 1881, Denny McKnight held a meeting at Pittsburgh's St. Clair Hotel to organize a new Allegheny club, which later became a founding member of the American Association.

The Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team was founded in 1882.

On May 8, 1886, the Pittsburgh Alleghenys executed the first 3-4-2 triple play in Major League history during a game against the Cincinnati Red Stockings. The play involved Fred Carroll, Sam Barkley, and Doggie Miller, resulting in the Alleghenys winning the game 9-4.

The Pittsburgh Pirates, then known as the Alleghenys, played their first game in franchise history on April 30, 1887 against the Chicago White Stockings. The Alleghenys emerged victorious with a 6-2 win.

The Allegheny City NL baseball team in 1889 finished 5th out of 8 teams with a record of 17 wins and 42 losses. The team had a winning percentage of 0.072 and was managed by H. Phillips, F. Dunlap, and N. Hanlon.

Before the 1890 season, most of the Alleghenys' best players joined the Players' League's Pittsburgh Burghers, causing a significant shift in the team's roster.

In 1891, the Alleghenys' signing of Lou Bierbauer led to an official complaint of being 'piratical', which eventually contributed to the team being nicknamed the 'Pirates'.

In 1892, the Pittsburgh NL team finished 6th out of 12 teams with a record of 72 wins and 80 losses.

The Pittsburgh NL team had a successful 1893 season, finishing 2nd out of 12 teams with a record of 81 wins and 48 losses.

In 1894, the Pittsburgh NL team finished with a record of 53 wins and 56 losses, ranking 7th out of 12 teams in the league.

In 1895, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a season record of 71-61 in the National League, ranking 7th out of 12 teams. They achieved a team batting average of .538 and an on-base percentage of .509.

The 1896 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates finish with a record of 66-63 in the National League, placing 6th out of 12 teams. They had a team batting average of .512 and an on-base percentage of .528.

In 1897, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a record of 60-71 in the National League, ranking 8th out of 12 teams. They had a team batting average of .458 and an on-base percentage of .405.

In 1898, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 8th out of 12 teams in the National League with a record of 72-76. The team was led by players like J.Tannehill and B.Watkins.

After the 1899 season, the Pirates made a significant player transaction by acquiring most of the star players from the Louisville Colonels. This transaction was structured as a trade before the Colonels officially folded, with the Pirates sending relatively unknown players to Louisville.

Honus Wagner made his debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 19, 1900 in St. Louis. Wagner had an immediate impact by breaking up Cy Young's no-hit bid in the fifth inning with a base hit.

In 1901, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured the 1st place in the National League with a record of 90-49. They demonstrated their prowess with a winning percentage of .647, setting the stage for their future achievements.

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a remarkable season in 1902, clinching the 1st place in the National League with an impressive record of 103-36. They showcased their strength with a winning percentage of .741 and continued their success throughout the season.

Barney Dreyfuss, the owner of the Pirates, proposed a postseason series between the National League and American League champions. The 1903 World Series, the first of its kind, saw the Boston Americans defeat the Pirates in eight games despite a strong performance by Deacon Phillippe.

During the 1904 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 4th out of 8 teams in the National League with a record of 87-66. Honus Wagner stood out with a WAR of 8.3.

The 1905 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates securing the 2nd position out of 8 teams in the National League with a record of 96-57. Honus Wagner had an exceptional WAR of 10.2.

In 1906, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 3rd out of 8 teams in the National League with a record of 93-60. Honus Wagner was a standout player with a WAR of 9.3.

In 1907, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 2nd in the National League with a record of 91-63. The team had a competitive season but fell short of clinching the top spot.

In 1908, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 2nd in the National League with a record of 98-56. Despite not winning the league, the team had a strong performance throughout the season.

On October 16, 1909, the Pirates shut out the Detroit Tigers in Game 7 to win the first World Series title in franchise history.

In 1910, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 3rd in the National League with a record of 86-67. They had a winning percentage of .562 and scored a total of 559 runs. Honus Wagner was a key player for the team during this season.

The 1911 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates finishing 3rd in the National League with a record of 85-69. They had a winning percentage of .552 and scored a total of 629 runs. Fred Clarke managed the team during this season.

In 1912, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 2nd in the National League with a record of 93-58. They had a winning percentage of .616 and scored a total of 627 runs. The team was led by player-manager Fred Clarke.

In 1913, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 4th out of 8 teams in the National League with a record of 78-71. They had a team batting average of .253 and an ERA of 2.83.

Honus Wagner, a legendary baseball player, achieved his 3000th hit in the year 1914 while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In 1915, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 5th out of 8 teams in the National League with a record of 73-81. They had a team batting average of .274 and an ERA of 2.92.

In 1916, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 6th in the National League with a winning percentage of .422 and an on-base percentage of .413. The team was led by player-manager W. Cooper.

The 1917 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates finish 8th in the National League with a winning percentage of .331 and an on-base percentage of .388. They had a challenging season with multiple managers.

In 1918, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a successful season in the National League, finishing 4th out of 8 teams. They had a winning percentage of .520 and an on-base percentage of .556.

In 1919, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 4th in the National League with a record of 71-68. They had a winning percentage of .511 and were ranked 4th out of 8 teams.

In 1920, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 4th in the National League with a record of 79-75. They had a winning percentage of .513 and were ranked 4th out of 8 teams.

On August 5, 1921, Harold Arlin called the first-ever radio broadcast of a baseball game, an 8-5 Phillies victory over the Pirates.

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished the 1922 season in 3rd place in the National League with a record of 86-71. They had a winning percentage of 0.552 and were behind the 1st and 2nd place teams.

LECOM Park, where the Pirates hold their Spring Training, was constructed in 1923. It is the oldest stadium still in use for Spring Training and the second-oldest minor league park.

In 1924, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished in 3rd place in the National League with a record of 90-63. They had a winning percentage of 0.588 and were behind the 1st and 2nd place teams.

The Pirates defeated the Washington Senators 9-7 on October 15, 1925 to win their second World Series title.

The Pittsburgh Pirates ended the 1926 season in 3rd place in the National League with a record of 84-69. Despite a decent performance, they did not make it to the World Series.

In 1927, the Pittsburgh Pirates faced the New York Yankees in the World Series and unfortunately lost with a score of 0-4.

In 1928, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished in 4th place out of 8 teams in the National League with a win-loss record of 85-67.

In 1929, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished in 2nd place out of 8 teams in the National League with a win-loss record of 88-65.

In 1930, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished in 15th place out of 8 teams in the National League with a win-loss record of 80-74.

Samuel Dreyfuss, groomed to take over the Pirates from his father, died of pneumonia at the age of 35 in 1931.

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured the 2nd position in the National League in 1932, ending the season with a record of 86-68 and a winning percentage of 0.558.

In 1933, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 2nd in the National League with a record of 87-67, achieving a winning percentage of 0.565.

In 1934, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 5th in the National League with a record of 74-61. The team was led by Arky Vaughan with a WAR of 7.3, and George Gibson and Pie Traynor were notable pitchers.

The 1935 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates finishing 4th in the National League with a record of 86-67. Arky Vaughan had an impressive WAR of 9.8 and Pie Traynor led the team.

In 1936, Rosey Rowswell joined the Pirates' broadcast team. He did not travel with the team for road games, instead re-creating the action in Pittsburgh after it came in over the teleprinter.

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished the 1937 season in 3rd place in the National League with a record of 86 wins and 68 losses.

In the 1938 season, the Cubs eliminated the Pirates from the pennant race in the last week.

In 1939, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished in 6th place in the National League with a record of 68 wins and 80 losses.

The Pittsburgh Pirates ended the 1940 season in 4th place in the National League standings.

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured the 4th position in the National League standings in 1941.

In 1942, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished in 5th place in the National League standings.

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a season record of 80-74 in 1943, placing them 4th in the National League. R. Sewell was a key player with a rating of 5.8, under the management of F. Frisch.

The 1944 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates finishing 2nd in the National League with a record of 90-63. They were managed by F. Frisch and had R. Sewell as a standout player with a rating of 6.3.

In 1945, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a record of 82-72 in the National League, finishing 4th out of 8 teams. They were led by pitcher P. Roe with a performance rating of 6.6 and managed by F. Frisch.

In August 1946, William Benswanger sold the Pittsburgh Pirates to a syndicate led by Frank McKinney, which included Bing Crosby, Thomas P. Johnson, and John W. Galbreath.

In 1947, Bob Prince joined the Pirates' broadcast team and would become the lead play-by-play man after Rowswell's passing in 1955. Prince's broadcasting style and 'Gunnerisms' made him immensely popular with fans.

In 1948, the Pirates changed their color scheme to black & gold, moving away from the patriotic red, white, and blue color scheme. The new colors matched the Flag of Pittsburgh.

In 1949, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished in 6th place in the National League with a record of 71 wins and 83 losses. They had a team batting average of .461 and an on-base percentage of .450.

After the 1950 campaign, Pittsburgh Pirates hired Branch Rickey as general manager. Rickey, known for inventing the farm system and breaking the baseball color line, made significant changes to the team's roster by bringing in young players.

In 1951, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished in 7th place in the National League with a record of 64 wins and 90 losses. They had a team batting average of .416 and an on-base percentage of .408.

In 1952, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 8th in the National League with a record of 42 wins and 112 losses. They had a team batting average of .273 and an on-base percentage of .312.

In 1953, Pittsburgh Pirates, under the management of Branch Rickey, purged the roster of its higher-salaried veterans, including Kiner. This move was part of Rickey's strategy to rebuild the team with young players.

In 1954, Pittsburgh Pirates drafted outfielder Roberto Clemente from Brooklyn after his only minor league season. Clemente would go on to become a key player in the Pirates' 1960 championship team.

In 1955, Branch Rickey retired from his position as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates due to ill health. His impact on the team included implementing successful farm and scouting systems.

In 1956, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 7th in the National League with a record of 66 wins and 88 losses. They had a team batting average of .429 and an on-base percentage of .452.

In 1957, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 7th in the National League with a record of 62 wins and 92 losses. They had a team batting average of .403 and an on-base percentage of .422.

In 1958, Danny Murtaugh had his first full season as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is credited with inventing the concept of the closer by frequently playing Elroy Face in close games.

In 1959, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a season where they finished 4th out of 8 teams in the National League. The team had a win-loss record of 78-76.

On October 13, 1960, the Pirates defeated the New York Yankees 10-9 in Game 7 to win their third world title. Bill Mazeroski hit a game winning home run in the bottom of the ninth.

On September 21, 1963, Gene Baker made history by becoming the first African-American manager in Major League Baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates, filling in for Danny Murtaugh.

In 1962, Dick Groat served as the team captain for the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcasing his leadership and dedication to the team. His role as captain exemplified his influence and respect within the baseball community.

In 1963, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a record of 74-88, finishing 8th out of 10 teams in the National League. Roberto Clemente was a standout player with a WAR of 5.3 under manager Danny Murtaugh.

The 1964 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates finish 6th in the National League with a record of 80-82. Roberto Clemente was a key player with a WAR of 7.2.

In the 1965 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 3rd in the National League with a record of 90-72. Roberto Clemente had a WAR of 7.2 during this season.

In 1966, Bob Prince created the Green Weenie. Prince, known for his unique broadcasting style, also called the Pirates' championships in 1960 and 1971 as part of the national broadcast for NBC.

In 1967, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished the season with a record of 81 wins and 81 losses, placing them 6th out of 10 teams in the NL. The team had a winning percentage of .500.

The 1968 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates finishing 6th out of 10 teams in the NL with a record of 80 wins and 82 losses. The team had a winning percentage of .494.

Since 1969, the Pirates have held Spring Training at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. The park is also used for the Pirates' minor league team, the Bradenton Marauders.

On July 16, 1970, Three Rivers Stadium opened as the new home for the Pittsburgh Pirates, replacing Forbes Field where they had played for over 60 years.

On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates made history by fielding the first all-black/minority starting lineup in Major League Baseball. This move showcased the team's diversity and talent.

The first World Series night game was played in Three Rivers Stadium on October 13, 1971, between the Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles. This marked a significant moment in baseball history.

On October 17, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates, led by Roberto Clemente, secured their fourth World Series title by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in Game 7.

Roberto Clemente achieved his 3,000th career hit with a stand-up double off Jon Matlack of the New York Mets on September 30, 1972, in his last regular-season at-bat. This milestone marked a significant moment in his career.

Roberto Clemente died in a plane crash on December 31, 1972, while delivering relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. His tragic death had a profound impact on the sports world.

Steve Blass suffered a mysterious decline in his pitching abilities, leading to the term 'Steve Blass disease' for pitchers who suddenly lose the ability to throw strikes.

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured the NL East division title in 1974 with a record of 88-74. Despite finishing 1st out of 6 teams, they were unable to advance in the playoffs, losing in the NLCS with a 3-1 result.

In 1975, the Pittsburgh Pirates clinched the NL East division title with a record of 92-69. They finished 1st out of 6 teams but unfortunately lost in the NLCS with a 3-0 defeat.

In 1976, Milo Hamilton and Lanny Frattare became the new broadcast team after Bob Prince and Nellie King were fired.

During the 1977 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured the 2nd position in the NL East standings with a record of 96-66. They had a winning percentage of .593 and ended the season behind the division leader.

In 1978, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished in 2nd place in the NL East division with a record of 88-73. They had a winning percentage of .547 and were behind the first place team in the division.

The Pittsburgh Pirates won the 1979 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles in seven games on October 17, 1979. This victory was significant as the team claimed multiple MVP titles during the championship season.

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished 3rd in the NL East Division in 1980 with a record of 83 wins and 79 losses. They had a winning percentage of .512 and scored 664 runs during the season.

In 1981, the Pittsburgh Pirates clinched the NL East Division title with a record of 103 wins and 59 losses. They had a strong season with a team ERA of 3.04 and scored 742 runs.

In 1982, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 4th in the National League East division with a record of 84 wins and 78 losses.

Former Pirate pitcher Steve Blass, known for winning Game 7 of the 1971 World Series, worked as a color analyst for the team from 1983 to 2019.

In 1984, the Pittsburgh Pirates emerged victorious in the World Series, showcasing their dominance in baseball.

The 1985 season marked one of the lowest points in Pittsburgh Pirates history with 104 losses. The team faced relocation rumors and off-field controversies.

In 1986, SportsNet Pittsburgh became the Pirates' cable television outlet, previously known as KBL. Majority owned by Fenway Sports Group, the network also has ties to the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins.

In 1987, the Pittsburgh Pirates introduced the solid black cap with a gold 'P' logo, which became the team's primary cap. This marked a significant change in the team's headwear.

In 1988, the young Pittsburgh Pirates team finished the season with an 85-75 record, showing promise for future competitiveness.

On June 8, 1989, the Pittsburgh Pirates played a memorable game against the Philadelphia Phillies where they scored 10 runs in the first inning but still lost, creating a historic moment in baseball.

In 1990, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 1st in the NL East with a record of 95-67. They had a successful season but unfortunately lost in the NLCS with a 4-2 score.

In 1991, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured the 1st position in the NL East with a record of 98-64, yet they faced a defeat in the NLCS (4-3). The team was under the leadership of J. Leyland and had B. Bonds as a key player.

In 1992, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 1st in the NL East with a record of 96-66, but unfortunately lost in the NLCS (4-3). The team was led by manager J. Leyland and player B. Bonds.

LECOM Park underwent a major renovation in 1993. The renovation was one of the two major renovations the park has experienced.

In 1994, the Pittsburgh Pirates relocated to the National League Central, leading to a decrease in the frequency of games against the Philadelphia Phillies and a decline in the intensity of their rivalry.

In 1995, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 5th in the NL Central division with a record of 58 wins and 86 losses. They had a team batting average of .403 and an on-base percentage of .429.

In 1996, Kevin McClatchy led a group of investors to purchase the Pittsburgh Pirates for $95 million, aiming to revitalize the team both on and off the field.

Francisco Córdova and Ricardo Rincón combined to pitch a no-hitter against the Houston Astros at Three Rivers Stadium on July 12, 1997. The game went into extra innings and ended with a walk-off home run by Mark Smith.

In 1998, the Pittsburgh Pirates ended the season in 6th place in the NL Central division with a record of 69 wins and 93 losses.

In 1999, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished 3rd out of 6 teams in the NL Central with a record of 78-83 and a winning percentage of .484.

On July 12, 2000, Pirates' pitchers Francisco Cordova and Ricardo Rincon made history by combining for a 10-inning no-hitter against the Houston Astros at Three Rivers Stadium. Mark Smith sealed the victory with a walk-off 3-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning.

On October 1, 2000, the Pittsburgh Pirates played their final game at Three Rivers Stadium against the Chicago Cubs. Pittsburgh-native John Wehner hit the last home run at the stadium, but the Pirates lost to the Cubs 10-9.

On April 9, 2001, the Pittsburgh Pirates opened their new home, PNC Park, with a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Unfortunately, the Pirates lost the game 8-2.

Dave Littlefield was appointed as the General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 13, 2001, during the 2001 season. He started restructuring the team to meet the owner's demand of reducing the payroll.

Since 2002, there has been no over-the-air coverage of the Pirates apart from national broadcasts on Fox. Previously, KDKA-TV, WPXI, WPGH-TV, and WCWB aired Pirates games.

During the 2003 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured the 4th position in the NL Central division with a record of 75-87.

In 2004, Jason Bay was honored with the Rookie of the Year Award for his impressive debut season in baseball. This prestigious accolade recognized his exceptional talent and potential in the sport.

On September 6, 2005, manager Lloyd McClendon was dismissed after five losing seasons, marking a significant change in the team's leadership.

On October 11, 2005, Jim Tracy was appointed as the new manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, ushering in a new era of leadership for the team.

PNC Park hosted the 2006 MLB All-Star Game, attracting baseball fans from across the country to witness the annual showcase of top talent in the sport.

On September 7, 2007, general manager Dave Littlefield was terminated, marking a significant change in the team's management structure.

Frank Coonelly was introduced as the President of the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 13, 2007, signaling a new leadership direction for the organization.

Neal Huntington, previously a scout in the Cleveland Guardians organization, was appointed as the General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 25, 2007, initiating a new phase of team management.

In November 2008, the Pirates made history by becoming the first MLB team to sign Indian players, Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel, as non-draft free agents.

On September 7, 2009, the Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated by the Chicago Cubs, solidifying the longest streak of consecutive losing seasons in any North American professional sport.

On November 14, 2010, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Clint Hurdle as their new manager. Hurdle, previously associated with the Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers, took over the managerial role for the Pirates.

On July 15, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates moved into first place in the NL Central, marking a significant achievement as it was the first time in many years that they held this position late in the season.

With a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on September 14, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates faced their 82nd loss of the season, continuing a streak of 19 consecutive losing seasons.

On August 8, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a record of 63-47, but a subsequent decline in performance led to challenges in the latter part of the season.

On September 28, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates were no-hit by Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey, marking a significant event in their season.

The Pittsburgh Pirates kicked off their 127th season on April 1, 2013, playing against the Chicago Cubs. The Pirates were defeated in the game with a score of 3-1.

Despite starting the season poorly, the Pirates achieved a winning record after a 3–1 victory over the Braves on April 20, 2013.

On September 3, 2013, the Pirates won their 81st game of the season, securing their first non-losing season since 1992.

After defeating the Texas Rangers on September 9, 2013, the Pirates secured their 82nd win of the season, marking their first winning season in 21 years.

On October 1, 2013, the Pirates hosted and won their first home playoff game since 1992 in the National League Wild Card Game with a score of 6–2.

The Pirates evened the NLDS series with the Cardinals with a 7–1 victory in Game 2 on October 4, 2013.

In 2014, the Pittsburgh Pirates were part of the National League Central division in Major League Baseball. They played 162 games, won 88, and had a winning percentage of 0.543. The team finished 2nd in the division and lost in the National League Wild Card game.

On April 6, 2015, the Pittsburgh Pirates suffered their 10,000th franchise loss, becoming the first MLB team to reach this milestone on an Opening Day.

The Pittsburgh Pirates achieved a rare 4–5–4 triple play on May 9, 2015, during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, making them the first MLB team to turn such a play.

During the 2016 season, the Pirates averaged a 7.22 rating and 83,000 viewers on primetime TV broadcasts.

Dovydas Neverauskas made history on April 24, 2017, as the first baseball player born and raised in Lithuania to reach the major leagues, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Gift Ngoepe became the first African-born player in MLB history on April 26, 2017, when he was promoted by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the AAA Indianapolis Indians.

On August 23, 2017, the Pittsburgh Pirates made history by becoming the first team in MLB history to break up a no-hitter in extra innings with a walk-off home run, hit by Josh Harrison.

Over the 2018 offseason, the Pirates traded Gerrit Cole to the Houston Astros and Andrew McCutchen to the San Francisco Giants.

On October 23, 2019, Pirates president Frank Coonelly parted ways with the team.

On October 28, 2019, Neal Huntington, the general manager of the Pirates, was fired.

Former Boston Red Sox GM Ben Cherington was named as the next general manager of the Pirates on November 18, 2019.

On November 27, 2019, the Pirates announced that former Minnesota Twins bench coach Derek Shelton would serve as the team's manager.

In January 2020, the Pittsburgh Pirates reintroduced script 'Pittsburgh' wordmarks on their gray road and new black alternate road jerseys, reminiscent of the jerseys worn from 1990 to 2000.

In 2021, the Pittsburgh Pirates struggled and ended the season with 101 losses.

The Pittsburgh Pirates roster has been updated with players like Mitch Keller, Andrew McCutchen, and Bryan Reynolds among others.

On December 16, 2023, the Pirates became joint owners of SportsNet Pittsburgh, with operations to be produced by NESN, the Red Sox's home network.

On May 8, 2024, the Pirates announced that they were calling up their top pitching prospect, Paul Skenes, for his major league debut. This decision generated buzz and expectations among fans and the baseball community.

On May 10, 2024, it was reported that Paul Skenes, a prized Pirates rookie, was ready to deliver on the hype as he prepared for his major league debut. There was anticipation and excitement surrounding his upcoming debut.

On May 11, 2024, Pirates' Paul Skenes hit triple digits 17 times and struck out 7 in his big league debut against the Cubs. This marked an impressive start to his career in the major leagues.