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The Pirates have officially signed first round pick Seth Hernandez, getting him for $7.25 million, under slot but also the highest prep pitcher bonus ever. As he signed, he said his top goal is “to bring that winning culture back to Pittsburgh.” Story: post-gazette.com/sports/pirates…

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Seth Hernandez watched Paul Skenes pitch yesterday. He was asked if he's allowed himself to dream about pitching with Skenes one day. "He shoved yesterday, and he's probably going to shove for the rest of his life. If I could kind of follow his footsteps, that'd be great."

NEWS: The Pirates announced that they have signed first round draft pick (No. 6 overall) RHP Seth Hernandez.

This week’s Pirates farm report features High-A Greensboro, which threw its second perfect game in two weeks on July 13. That, plus updates on Bubba Chandler, Billy Cook, Jared Triolo, Konnor Griffin, Tony Blanco Jr., Edward Florentino and more: post-gazette.com/sports/pirates…

First call for mailbag questions. I'll be recording Wednesday evening. Comment what you have below, or shoot me an email: [email protected]

MLB’s trade deadline is quickly approaching. Get the latest info pertaining to Mitch Keller, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and other Pirates, here: post-gazette.com/sports/pirates…

Final: Pirates 3, Tigers 0 Paul Skenes gets his first win since May 28. The Pirates snap a three game losing skid against the best team in baseball.

That's it for Skenes. He threw six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out six. He threw 86 pitches, 55 for strikes.

For the first time since June 19, a game also against the Tigers, Paul Skenes is taking the mound in the sixth inning.

Reynolds singles home two more runs. The Pirates now lead 3-0.

Horwitz puts the Pirates ahead 1-0 with a bloop single to right field.

This afternoon, Pirates manager Don Kelly discussed what Paul Skenes' workload could look like for the remainder of the season. Read what he had to say, along with some notes on a few recently signed draft picks, here: post-gazette.com/sports/pirates…

Over the weekend, I wrote about the Pirates’ ninth round draftee - the second Jared Jones. This Jones, a power-hitting first baseman from LSU, has pop the Pirates love … but Jones has to sign first. post-gazette.com/sports/pirates…

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Three of the Pirates 2025 draft picks have signed contracts and are here at PNC Park. From left to right: - 10th rd pick Matt King (Arizona State) - 2nd-CB pick Murf Gray (Fresno State) - 6th rd pick: Matt Anker (Fresno State)

Per Don Kelly, Johan Oviedo is here to throw a bullpen and meet with Pirates docs and coaches. Double-A Altoona is off today, so it made sense for him to come to PNC Park.

RHP Johan Oviedo has a locker in the Pirates clubhouse at PNC Park.