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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pitsburgh Pirates insider reveals 6 teams on Bryan Reynolds' no-trade list
The Pittsburgh Pirates are poised to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline with the likes of Ke'Bryan Hayes and Bryan Reynolds drawing significant interest. While Reynolds might be moved, the All-Star outfielder has a no-trade clause that allows him to block a deal to six teams. Pirates' reporter Noah Hiles of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Reynolds has a six-team no-trade clause. Those six teams are the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, and the New York Mets. Advertisement Related: Pair of Pirates' relievers eyed by Philadelphia Phillies Bryan Reynolds contract (Spotrac): $12.25 million salary (2025), $14.25 million salary (2026), $15.25 million salary (2027-2030), $20 million club option for 2031 The no-trade list could significantly impact the Pirates' ability to move Reynolds this summer. All six teams are poised to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline, with the Mets, Dodgers, and Padres all in the market for outfield help this summer. To make matters worse, Reynolds is in the midst of one of the worst seasons of his career. He's on pace to finish under 20 home runs for the first time in a full season since 2019, and he has a sub-.700 OPS for only the second time in his major league career. Bryan Reynolds stats (ESPN): .235/.301/.389, .690 OPS, 10 home runs, 30 RBI, 16 doubles in 324 at-bats If Reynolds isn't willing to amend his no-trade list, it would leave clubs like the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, and the Philadelphia Phillies as the lone potential landing spots. Advertisement Considering Reynolds' production dip this season, it could compel the Pirates to hold off on trading him until the offseason. Otherwise, Pittsburgh will have to hope the All-Star outfielder is willing to change his mind. Related Headlines
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paul Skenes Has a $9.2M Contract as the Pirates' Star Pitcher. He Wants to 'Cut Grass Professionally' After Baseball
Paul Skenes during game two of the doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on June 19 NEED TO KNOW Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes has been getting tight with the groundskeepers at his home ballpark Skenes, one of the best pitchers in the MLB, was spotted chatting with the crew before a game He reportedly told one beat reporter that he wants to "cut grass professionally" after he's done playing Maybe the secret to Paul Skenes' fastball is his green thumb. The Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher was spotted inspecting the groundskeepers work before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, July 1, in a photo posted to X. Advertisement Noah Hiles, a reporter for The Pittsburgh Post Gazette posted on X that Skenes, 23, 'was out there because he was bored.' Hiles added that Skenes, who pitched five shutout innings later that day at PNC Park, 'would love to cut grass professionally whenever his baseball days are over.' John Fisher/Getty Paul Skenes in July of 2024 Paul Skenes in July of 2024 In preparation for his post-baseball life, Skenes seems to be tending to his relationship with the Pittsburgh groundskeepers. Per Hiles, Skenes was 'chopping it up with the boys for a good 15-20 minutes.' Catching attention for his pregame antics seems to be something of a July tradition for Skenes, who went viral last July for his intricate and eclectic pre-pitch warm ups that included throwing a football, using resistance bands and wearing an inflatable tube strapped to his back. Advertisement Skenes, who was drafted first in the 2023 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates and was promoted to the Major League at the start of last season, is having a tremendous year and was ranked first in June Cy Young Award poll. The right hander for the Pirates, who is predicted to be a starting pitcher at the MLB All-Star game in Atlanta on July 15, has another claim to fame outside of baseball. Skenes is dating former-gymnast and influencer, Livvy Dunne, who he met in his one season pitching for the Louisiana State University Tigers in 2023. Dunne, 22, an athlete in her own right, was a star gymnast at LSU and influencer. Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne in July of 2024 Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne in July of 2024 Counting millions of followers on her TikTok and Instagram accounts, Dunne finished her time with the Tigers boasting a $3.9 million NIL value from sponsorships. Advertisement In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in June, Dunne said that in her post-college athletics life, she is "trying to go to as many baseball games as I can." "I really just enjoy watching him [Skenes] and he's always on the go." Plus, she added: 'I am rating hot dogs at every stadium I go to." While she's living the baseball WAG life now in support of Skenes, she may have a new title in a few years: lawn care WAG. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Paul Skenes joins Pirates' grounds crew ahead of win, says he would like to cut grass professionally post-MLB
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes might be one of the best pitchers in baseball. But when the 23-year-old right-hander's time in MLB is done, Skenes has an idea of what he wants to do next: landscaping. Ahead of his start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Skenes took to the field at PNC Park to chat with the grounds crew, via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Noah Hiles, staying there for more than 20 minutes. The Pirates went on to get a 1-0 win over the Cardinals. Advertisement Hiles asked Skenes about the moment after the game. The pitcher said that he was bored, and decided to head out there during the hours before his start. He also added that, per Hiles, "he would love to cut grass professionally whenever his baseball days are over." It's common enough for professional athletes to dip their toe into other interests. Several athletes have tried their hand at music; Nikola Jokić famously loves his horses. But it's a little unusual that Skenes, who is well on his way to making hundreds of millions of dollars, wants nothing more than to sit on a riding mower once his time in baseball is over. Skenes' post-career plans are also unexpected because his MLB stardom is just beginning. The second-year pitcher is crushing it once again, earning an ERA of 2.03 and a 0.182 batting average against, both the second-best in MLB behind Houston Astros ace Hunter Brown. Much of Skenes' strength is in his consistency: He's pitched 111 innings (fourth-most in the league), has notched 115 strikeouts (ninth-most) and has a WHIP of 0.92 (sixth-most). Advertisement Skenes pitched five innings in Tuesday's narrow win, allowing five hits but notching five strikeouts to keep the Cardinals scoreless. A sacrifice fly from Pirates catcher Henry Davis in the eighth inning turned out to be the difference in the 1-0 victory. Despite Skenes' lights-out pitching, Pittsburgh has been struggling this season. The Pirates are 38-50, sitting at the very bottom of the NL Central, with three more series heading into the All-Star break.
New York Times
02-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Could Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes go from cutters to cutting grass?
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has arguably been the best player on the field for Pittsburgh this season. He's shown outstanding form, posting the second-lowest ERA (2.03) in the big leagues. But he seems just as concerned about the shape of the field at PNC Park, as he checked in with the grounds crew ahead of the Pirates' Wednesday afternoon matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. Skenes told reporters that he went out to talk with the crew because he was bored and added that he might have been researching his next career, telling the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Noah Hiles he would love to cut grass when his baseball career is over. Followed up on this. Paul said he was out there because he was bored. Added that he would love to cut grass professionally whenever his baseball days are over. — Noah Hiles (@_NoahHiles) July 2, 2025 Skenes' interest in cutting shouldn't come as a surprise. He began working on adding a cutter to his pitching repertoire last offseason. With the way he's played this year, the Pirates and their fans hope his cuts over the plate continue for several more years. The No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft leads all pitchers in WAR (4.5) and Pittsburgh's won six of his last eight starts, including Tuesday's 1-0 win against the Cardinals. Skenes didn't get the decision in the shutout victory, but the Pirates picked up their fifth-straight win. Advertisement It will be a while before the 23-year-old embarks on a post-baseball career, but he's already shown that he's looking ahead to the next step. In the offseason, Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton raved about how Skenes sought ways to further his development on the field. 'He's always trying to figure out, 'OK, what's my process to continue to get better?'' Shelton said before the season. 'And it's really rare that a young player is that honest with himself.' (Photo of Paul Skenes: Justin K. Aller / Getty Images)
CBS News
02-07-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Paul Skenes spotted helping PNC Park grounds crew before Tuesday's Pirates-Cardinals game
Paul Skenes is one of the best pitchers in all of baseball right now, but he might have a future career outside of sports in the field of landscaping, if it's up to him. Ahead of Tuesday's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat reporter Noah Hiles spotted Skenes out with the grounds crew at PNC Park as they were getting the field ready for the NL Central tilt. "Paul Skenes looks to have joined the Pirates ground crew," Hiles said on social media. "He's been out there, chopping it up with the boys for a good 15-20 minutes now," Paul Skenes looks to have joined the Pirates grounds crew. He's been out there, chopping it up with the boys for a good 15-20 minutes now. — Noah Hiles (@_NoahHiles) July 1, 2025 After the game, Skenes told Hiles that he was out there with the grounds crew because he was bored. "Added that he would love to cut grass professionally whenever his baseball days are over," Hiles said on social media. When the game got underway, Skenes took the mound for the Buccos and threw five scoreless innings with five strikeouts and one walk before the Pirates pulled out a 1-0 win over the Cardinals, the team's fifth straight victory. On the season, Skenes has 4 wins and 7 losses with a 2.03 ERA and 115 strikeouts in 111 innings pitched.
