The Pittsburgh Pirates have the ace of the pitching staff in reigning National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes but have they surrounded him with enough talent?

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride. The 22-year-old became an instant sensation from the moment he made his big-league debut last May.

The magic of Paul Skenes is obvious, visceral. Pittsburgh’s superstar hurler is a goliathan who can throw a baseball abnormally hard. In other words: one does not need a deep, sophisticated understanding of pitching to appreciate the entertainment value of a Paul Skenes heater.

Most MLB teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, reached the midway point of their spring training schedule this week. Players and coaches have settled into th

There are times when Paul Skenes, the 22-year-old, can't escape Paul Skenes, Major League Baseball's Next Big Thing.