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Pirates No. 1 pick Paul Skenes struggles in Double-A debut, charged with 4 runs
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2022 Golden Spikes Award Semifinalists Revealed
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Analysis: Logic should prevail when it comes to the Pirates' handling of Paul Skenes
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Pittsburgh Pirates No. 1 Overall Pick is the First Pitcher to Ever Accomplish This Feat - Fastball
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Analysis: Logic should prevail when it comes to the Pirates' handling of Paul Skenes
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Pirates select RHP Paul Skenes with first pick of 2023 MLB Draft - Bucs Dugout
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Pirates No. 1 pick Paul Skenes struggles in Double-A debut, charged with 4 runs
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GSA Spotlight: South Carolina's Ethan Petry
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GSA Spotlight: Florida Atlantic's Nolan Schanuel
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Pittsburgh Pirates fans irritated with report that top draft pick Paul Skenes has been placed on the Development List - You just ruined my day
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Analysis: Pirates use 2023 MLB draft to beef up pitching depth with SEC arms
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Analysis: Logic should prevail when it comes to the Pirates' handling of Paul Skenes
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LSU baseball adds Paul Skenes, first-team All-America pitcher catcher