# paul skenes (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover paul skenes. Page: Feed: --- ## [Our 3 Takeaways From Pirates’ Extra Inning Loss to Dodgers](https://northshorenine.com/article/our-3-takeaways-from-pirates-extra-inning-loss-to-dodgers) _2026-08-22 · Neil Lucas · North Shore Nine_ The Pirates continue to step on rakes repeatedly, as they drop another winnable ball game in LA by the score of 5-4. This feature loss saw the team fail to score with runners on the corners and no one out in extras. It also had Brandon Lowe be four seats away from a game-winning home… ## [Cruz Clutch but Not Enough as Pirates Fall to Dodgers in Extras](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-los-angeles-dodgers-oneil-cruz/) _2026-08-22 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ Oneil Cruz hit a late home run and made a clutch sliding catch late but the Pirates were defeated 5-4 \[…\] The post Cruz Clutch but Not Enough as Pirates Fall to Dodgers in Extras appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Pirates’ Bullpen Causing ‘No More Tears’ With Montgomery as Closer](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-bullpen-mason-montgomery-closer/) _2026-08-21 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ As Mason Montgomery trots in from the bullpen stationed in left-center field at PNC Park, Avery Anna’s cover of “No \[…\] The post Pirates’ Bullpen Causing ‘No More Tears’ With Montgomery as Closer appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Perrotto: Is Brandon Lowe a One-and-Done With The Pirates?](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/perrotto-is-brandon-lowe-a-one-and-done-with-the-pirates/) _2026-08-21 · John Perrotto · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ The Pittsburgh Pirates’ top acquisition from last offseason is going to be the topic of plenty of discussion in the \[…\] The post Perrotto: Is Brandon Lowe a One-and-Done With The Pirates? appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Pirates Aren’t Dead Yet, But Their Last Stand Starts NOW](https://northshorenine.com/article/pirates-arent-dead-yet-but-their-last-stand-starts-now) _2026-08-21 · Tyler · North Shore Nine_ After initially deeming the Pirates’ season over, Alex Stumpf notes their recent back-to-back series wins against Boston and Detroit. As they face a challenging nine-game road trip against the Dodgers, Padres, and Cardinals, the team’s future hinges on players like Oneil Cruz and Braxton Ashcraft amidst concerns over Paul Skenes. ## [Oneil Cruz Is Back, Rafael Flores Is Raking… Now What?](https://northshorenine.com/article/oneil-cruz-is-back-rafael-flores-is-raking-now-what) _2026-08-21 · NS9 · North Shore Nine_ Rafael Flores is gaining recognition in Pittsburgh. NS9LIVE! reviews the David Bednar trade, Oneil Cruz’s return from the IL, and concerns over Endy Rodríguez and the Pirates’ catching situation. The show also previews a challenging upcoming six-game road trip in Los Angeles and San Diego. ## [‘I Kind of Have That in Mind,’ Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Targeting Return Date as Rehab Takes Next Step](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-konnor-griffin-injury-recovery/) _2026-08-20 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ Treating the injured Konnor Griffin has been described as treating “a caged lion” by Pirates Senior Director of Sportst Medicine \[…\] The post ‘I Kind of Have That in Mind,’ Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Targeting Return Date as Rehab Takes Next Step appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Extra Rest Doesn’t Do the Trick for Pirates’ Paul Skenes as Struggles Continue](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-paul-skenes-struggles-after-extra-rest/) _2026-08-20 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ PITTSBURGH — In hopes of getting the reigning National League Cy Young winner back on track, the Pirates decided to \[…\] The post Extra Rest Doesn’t Do the Trick for Pirates’ Paul Skenes as Struggles Continue appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Rafael Flores Jr. Is Forcing His Way Into the Pirates’ Future](https://northshorenine.com/article/rafael-flores-jr-is-forcing-his-way-into-the-pirates-future) _2026-08-20 · NS9 · North Shore Nine_ Rafael Flores Jr. is impressing the Pirates, having made franchise history by hitting two home runs off the bench. Analyst Alex Stumpf explores Flores’ offensive achievements, the areas needing improvement defensively, and the roles of Henry Davis, Endy Rodríguez, and Ryan O’Hearn in the team’s future plans for 2027. ## [Our 3 Takeaways From Pirates’ Series Win Against Detroit](https://northshorenine.com/article/our-3-takeaways-from-pirates-series-win-against-detroit) _2026-08-19 · Neil Lucas · North Shore Nine_ The Pirates rallied in the 9th inning with two homers in a walkoff win to steal the series from the Tigers. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zQkxoAd2VsBd) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Pirates Series Takeaways: Flores Providing Jolt, Cruz’s Return, State of the Rotation](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-detroit-tigers-series-takeaways-braxton-ashcraft-paul-skenes-rafael-flores-oneil-cruz/) _2026-08-19 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ PITTSBURGH — After starting a six-game homestand with a series win against the Red Sox, the Pirates looked destined to \[…\] The post Pirates Series Takeaways: Flores Providing Jolt, Cruz’s Return, State of the Rotation appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Flores Sparks Comeback, Lowe Delivers Walk-Off for Pirates in Rubber Match Win Over Tigers](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsbugh-pirates-detroit-tigers-paul-skenes-brandon-lowe-rafael-flores/) _2026-08-19 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ PITTSBURGH — Two solo home runs in the bottom of the ninth inning capped of an improbable 4-3 walk-off win \[…\] The post Flores Sparks Comeback, Lowe Delivers Walk-Off for Pirates in Rubber Match Win Over Tigers appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Pirates Trade for Catching Depth, Land Veteran Bethancourt From Yankees](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-trade-christian-bethancourt-new-york-yankees/) _2026-08-19 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ PITTSBURGH — The Pirates added catching depth in a trade with the Yankees, landing veteran Christian Bethancourt for cash considerations. \[…\] The post Pirates Trade for Catching Depth, Land Veteran Bethancourt From Yankees appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Termarr Johnson’s Knee Injury: What Do the Pirates Do at Second Base?](https://northshorenine.com/article/termarr-johnsons-knee-injury-what-do-the-pirates-do-at-second-base) _2026-08-19 · NS9 · North Shore Nine_ Termarr Johnson’s serious knee injury raises concerns for the Pirates as he requires ACL reconstruction. With Brandon Lowe’s uncertain future and a Rule 5 decision approaching, Pittsburgh’s succession plan for second base is now unclear. Alex Stumpf discusses Johnson’s prospects, 2027 options, and looming roster challenges on today’s OffBeat. ## [Braxton Ashcraft Finding All-Star Form (and More) When Pirates Need It Most](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-braxton-ashcraft-complete-game-bid/) _2026-08-19 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ PITTSBURGH — Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft was named a National League All-Star for a reason. In his first big-league season \[…\] The post Braxton Ashcraft Finding All-Star Form (and More) When Pirates Need It Most appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Our 3 Takeaways from Another Ace Performance by Ashcraft](https://northshorenine.com/article/our-3-takeaways-from-another-ace-performance-by-ashcraft) _2026-08-19 · Ryan Alexander · North Shore Nine_ Braxton Ashcraft has proven to be the stopper and the ace of 2026 for the Pirates. ## [Ashcraft Pitches Another Gem, Cruz Homers in Return as Pirates Beat Tigers](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-detroit-tigers-braxton-ashcraft-oneil-cruz/) _2026-08-19 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ PITTSBURGH — After throwing a complete game in his last start in Miami, Braxton Ashcraft threw eight strong innings for \[…\] The post Ashcraft Pitches Another Gem, Cruz Homers in Return as Pirates Beat Tigers appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Pirates Roster Moves: Antwone Kelly Recalled From Indianapolis](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-moves-antwone-kelly-isaac-mattson/) _2026-08-18 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ PITTSBURGH — The Pirates have added a fresh arm to their bullpen as right-hander Antwone Kelly has been recalled from \[…\] The post Pirates Roster Moves: Antwone Kelly Recalled From Indianapolis appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Perrotto: Oneil Cruz Needs to Finish Season Strong for Various Reasons](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/perrotto-oneil-cruz-needs-to-finish-season-strong-for-various-reasons/) _2026-08-18 · John Perrotto · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ PITTSBURGH — Back when the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like contenders, one of their most interesting storylines was Oneil Cruz having \[…\] The post Perrotto: Oneil Cruz Needs to Finish Season Strong for Various Reasons appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Carmen Mlodzinski Is Running Out of Chances as a Starter](https://northshorenine.com/article/carmen-mlodzinski-is-running-out-of-chances-as-a-starter) _2026-08-18 · NS9 · North Shore Nine_ Carmen Mlodzinski seeks a starting pitcher role, yet his performance raises concerns. With a 2.15 ERA as a reliever versus a 5.85 ERA as a starter, Alex Stumpf discusses Mlodzinski’s mechanical issues and suggests the Pirates may need to rethink his utilization. For a complete analysis, watch OffBeat. ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mOQ7r2GpB0Wd) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Our 3 Takeaways From Pirates Loss to the Tigers](https://northshorenine.com/article/our-3-takeaways-from-pirates-loss-to-the-tigers) _2026-08-18 · Neil Lucas · North Shore Nine_ Carmen Mlodzinski was hit around hard again in his latest start as the Pirates dropped game one to the Tigers. ## [Pirates Could Consider Switching Strategy Every 5th Day](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-starting-rotation-carmen-mlodzinski/) _2026-08-18 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ PITTSBURGH — Carmen Mlodzinski has now made three starts for the Pirates since Mitch Keller suffered a season-ending injury. It’s \[…\] The post Pirates Could Consider Switching Strategy Every 5th Day appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Pirates’ Early Deficit Proves Insurmountable in Loss to Tigers](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-detroit-tigers-carmen-mlodzinski/) _2026-08-18 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ PITTSBURGH — Carmen Mlodzinski was knocked around and the Pirates couldn’t crawl out of an early deficit, falling 8-5 to \[…\] The post Pirates’ Early Deficit Proves Insurmountable in Loss to Tigers appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [Pirates Injury Updates: Griffin on Track, Johnson Getting Surgery for ‘Traumatic’ Knee Injury](https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-injury-updates-konnor-griffin-termarr-johnson/) _2026-08-17 · Danny Demilio · Pittsburgh Baseball Now_ PITTSBURGH — For the first time since injuring his left ring finger, Konnor Griffin will be transitioning out of the \[…\] The post Pirates Injury Updates: Griffin on Track, Johnson Getting Surgery for ‘Traumatic’ Knee Injury appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now . ## [NS9 Report: Skenes Start Pushed Back](https://northshorenine.com/article/ns9-report-skenes-start-pushed-back) _2026-08-17 · Ryan Alexander · North Shore Nine_ We dive into the Paul Skenes news of having his start pushed back in this week’s NS9 Report. ## [Should the Pirates Shut Down Paul Skenes?](https://northshorenine.com/article/should-the-pirates-shut-down-paul-skenes) _2026-08-17 · Jim · North Shore Nine_ Paul Skenes requires more rest due to performance decline; Pirates should prioritize his recovery for future success. ## [Paul Skenes Gets Extra Rest: Should Pirates Fans Worry?](https://northshorenine.com/article/paul-skenes-gets-extra-rest-should-pirates-fans-worry) _2026-08-17 · NS9 · North Shore Nine_ The Pirates secured two of three victories against Boston to maintain their postseason aspirations. Monday’s Bucco Brew features discussion on Paul Skenes’ declining velocity, his additional recovery ahead of a Wednesday start, and comments from Ben Cherington. Additionally, updates on Oneil Cruz’s rehab and a preview of Detroit are included. ## [Our Takeaways from a Series Win Over the Red Sox](https://northshorenine.com/article/our-takeaways-from-a-series-win-over-the-red-sox) _2026-08-17 · Ryan Alexander · North Shore Nine_ The Pirates finally ended the series loss streak and beat the Red Sox for their first series win since Cleveland.