MLB in Brief: Paul Skenes Bounces Back | Setback for Triston Casas

Paul Skenes bounced back

He pitched five strong innings (one run) against Cincinnati.

Paul Skenes done. His day: 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 77-51.

Last 5 starts by Pirates pitchers: 1.75 ERA.

— Jason Mackey (@JMackey_PGH) April 1, 2026

Sandy Alcantara, meanwhile, pitched a complete game without allowing a run and on fewer than 100 pitches.

SANDY ALCANTARA WITH A MADDUX!!

COMPLETE GAME SHUTOUT ON JUST 93 PITCHES 🤯

— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) April 1, 2026

Konnor Griffin is nearing a deal

It will be for over $100 million.

The Pirates are deep into negotiations with Konnor Griffin on a long-term deal, per @Buster_ESPN.

The Pirates' proposals are closer in range to Corbin Carroll's eight-year, $111M deal. Griffin's camp wants something closer to Roman Anthony's eight-year, $130M deal. pic.twitter.com/3y5tMJb6QE

— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 1, 2026

Game Postponed

The Blue Jays won't be playing tomorrow.

Tomorrow's #BlueJays game in Chicago has been postponed to Friday at 1:10 due to heavy rain: https://t.co/nySBlmGpgo

— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) April 1, 2026

Angel Bastardo returns to Boston

He didn't make the cut in Toronto.

2024 Rule 5 pick Angel Bastardo has been officially returned to the Red Sox, the #BlueJays announce

— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) April 1, 2026

Setback for Triston Casas

Things aren't going well for him.

Alex Cora tells the media that Triston Casas had a setback in the form of sore ribs, per @timbhealey.

He'll be sidelined for a while. Wonder how much it relates to the 2024 injury. pic.twitter.com/c87cmUXxyq

— Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) April 1, 2026

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