Skenes will start the series opener vs. the Blue Jays, battling right-handed starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. (EST). This marks the first time that Skenes has pitched against the Blue Jays in his MLB career, since making his debut on May 11, 2024.

The Pittsburgh Pirates want to extend Paul Skenes, but it might not be so easy. Skenes will want a hefty sum of money in any contract extension talks.

E arly in the Blue Jays ' game in Pittsburgh on Monday night against the Pirates, a camera caught Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. pointing to his left hamstring and mouthing something to the dugout ( video via BlueSky here ).

The Pittsburgh Pirates best prospect, Konnor Griffin, has had an impressive rise through 2025 in just his first professional season. Griffin earned

The Pittsburgh Pirates' advanced numbers showcase precisely why Paul Skenes will not want to finish his career in the Steel City.