While Passan had Skenes in the $400 million category, he also had Tarik Skubal there. So, assuming Skubal gets a $400 million deal, there is no doubt Skenes would exceed that and aim to be the highest-paid pitcher in the game - and rightfully so.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will turn to ace Paul Skenes to try to snap their longest losing skid of the season on Tuesday night when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals.

Derek Shelton is shooting himself in the foot. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a mess, and Shelton, not Paul Skenes, is to blame.