Speaking this weekend at the team's fan fest, Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes says he hasn't heard much of anything from the team about a possible contract

Pirates ace Paul Skenes is focused on helping his team make the playoffs in 2025, not on his long-term future in Pittsburgh.

Pirates phenom Paul Skenes said he has not given "too much thought" to his long-term future and instead is focused on winning and being more of a leader in 2025.

It didn't take long for Paul Skenes to assert himself as one of the Pittsburgh Pirates' leaders with his performance on the field. Now, he's looking to take the

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes isn’t thinking about signing a contract extension with the team right now. Skenes says he’s focusing instead on trying to have a winning campaign in 2025 with his club.

"I haven't given it too much thought," Skenes said Sunday. Paul Skenes has a lot on his mind. The chances of the perpetually curious National League Rookie of the Year staying with the Pittsburgh Pirates indefinitely is not one of them.