# UNSTOPPABLE: Paul Skenes SHATTERS History Books as Pittsburgh Pirates DOMINATE Again

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Podcast: [Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933)
Published: 2026-05-13T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Pittsburgh Pirates history is being rewritten as Paul Skenes dazzles with pure dominance—three near no-hitters in four starts and a 1.97 ERA. Is Skenes on track to join the ranks of baseball’s all-time greats? Gary Morgan explores Skenes’ unprecedented rookie impact, the pitcher’s command, and the staggering shift in Pirates expectations. Morgan spotlights the Pirates’ explosive offensive turnaround, crediting key additions like Brandon Lowe and phenom Konnor Griffin for propelling the lineup from MLB’s basement to elite status. The conversation heats up around Nick Gonzalez’s clutch hitting and Brandan Bidiow unique ascent into the bullpen, potentially transforming Pittsburgh’s relief corps. With Mitch Keller’s next start looming and the team’s young core firing, can the Pirates sustain their surge and contend for playoff glory?

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