LSU to Pirates: A Rising Pipeline | Pittsburgh Pirates News

LSU baseball is turning into a goldmine for the Pittsburgh Pirates, with stars like Paul Skenes and Jared Jones already making big impacts—Skenes a top draft pick and Jones a ninth-round gem showing promise. Derek Curiel’s fifth-overall draft selection and signing further cements this pipeline. Coach Jay Johnson calls it a career highlight, praising Pirates GM Ben Cherington, who’s clearly aligned in scouting strategy—even chasing high school talent like Konnor Griffin. With Skenes on track for stardom and Jones climbing the minors, this LSU-to-Pirates connection is shaping up as a major force in baseball’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/485e97d8ef8446b7