Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes will return to the mound as the team heads back home this week. Skenes will start the series opener against the Houston Astros on June 3 at PNC Park. This will mark his 13th start of the season and he goes up against Astros right-handed starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.

MLB trade deadline approaches, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in a familiar position, as they did last year. They are well out of playoff contention and looking to change things soon. After an unsuccessful offseason,

With the rumors about the Pittsburgh Pirates trading Paul Skenes away, the New York Mets are one team that could offer an attractive package.