Paul Skenes was driving down Perry Highway in Wexford just past seven o’clock Monday night when the Pirates superstar pitcher made a pit stop. It was a Little League field. Skenes signed autographs for over two hours, connecting with Pittsburgh's next generation. For @MLB ⤵️

Couldn’t be happier for my fellow @DOsports scribe. Maybe some baseball to cover in Nashville in the future?

Murf Gray on hoping to make the Majors in 2027 with Seth Hernandez (question from @Demilio22): "I want to say I share that same goal with Seth. He's a guy who's really talented, and I really think he can make it to the big leagues next year. And you know, that's my goal. Just following him up as he goes and as I go, and it's going to take a lot of hard work, and I think we're both willing to do that. So I hope to see both of us up there at some point next year or whenever that is."

Seth Hernandez makes his goal for 2027 clear: "That's my goal going into next year, make up to the big leagues. But like I said, I'm just going to go one step at a time. Not going to think too far ahead, but that's definitely one of my goals."

Asked Seth Hernandez about his oblique injury that ended his season. He said he's feeling 100% healthy now, and did since about the first or second week of September. "Finally back home now, getting after it for the offseason. So everything's good on that half."

To round out the Young Bucs awards, Seth Hernandez is given the Bob Friend Pitcher of the Year while Murf Gray is the Honus Wagner Player of the Year.

Cade McGee isn't like every prospect. He's keeping his defensive options open, including a move to catcher to add to his versatility. “I definitely want to roll with the utility aspect." On the @CardsPlayerDev prospect for MLBdotcom. mlb.com/cardinals/news/cardi…

‘Like something out of a movie’: Cutch flashes back to 2013 Wild Card Game on 6-1-1 Podcast: mlb.com/news/andrew-mccutche…

Zander Mueth has fought through plenty of injuries in his three years of pro ball. Now healthy in the Arizona Fall League, he's taking on a "closer's mentality" to reach his potential. “When it all clicked, there are flashes of brilliance there.” mlb.com/news/zander-mueth-ar…

Brandon Lowe is a finalist for the Gold Glove in his first year with the Pirates. He recorded a +12 fielding run value after posting a -10 value the year prior.

You likely know about the Pirates big name prospects. But who are some other names who made waves in 2026? In this week’s Pirates Beat newsletter: mlb.com/pirates/news/pirates…

As Konnor Griffin went through his pregame infield routine just an hour before a late-September day game at Wrigley Field, it was impossible to ignore the noise. The noise followed him throughout his rookie year. How did he deal with it? mlb.com/news/konnor-griffin-…

Sources confirm to MLBdotcom Justin Newman will be the Pirates next director of domestic amateur scouting as first reported by @JoeDoyleMiLB. I recommend this podcast from @SportAnaIytics from two years ago to learn a bit more about Newman: youtube.com/watch?v=u6boGCgz…

Check out the first offseason edition of the Pirates Beat Newsletter: mlb.com/pirates/news/pirates…

Helping out on Cardinals coverage this offseason for MLB dot com. Read here about Cardinals outfield prospect Tai Peete, who has already homered in the AFL. mlb.com/news/cardinals-prosp…

A great start to the AFL season for Pirates prospect Wyatt Sanford. 100 mph off the bat.