With the Pittsburgh Pirates continuing to dive into a downward spiral, rumors have surrounded superstar pitcher and reigning National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes as he embarks on yet another strong season. Baseball fans have salivated at the possibility of Skenes going to a contender and playing an ace-level role on a playoff team.

The Pirates are reeling, and just about everything is on the table for a last-place team but they won't be trading ace Paul Skenes.

Paul Skenes put together the first complete game of his big league career on Sunday, May 18 in Philadelphia; naturally, the Pirates lost 1-0.

Andrew McCutchen was in awe of what Paul Skenes accomplished last season, when the 22-year-old right-hander started for the National League in the All-Star Game, won rookie of the year honors and finished third in Cy Young voting in a historic campaign.

The Boston Red Sox are right behind the New York Yankees in the American League East. They could swing a blockbuster trade to shift the tide.

The Pittsburgh Pirates wasted another Paul Skenes masterclass. Sadly, the only way Skenes is guaranteed a win these days is a perfect game. It doesn't matter wh