Clyde Russell is an Asia Commodities and Energy Columnist at Reuters. He has been a journalist and editor for four decades, covering everything from wars in Africa to the resources boom.

Before the card is sold the Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to get their hands on it so Skenes can own it. Their offer seems enticing at first, but it’s a joke. An 11-year-old collector just ...

Monnapule Saleng has dominated the headlines for Orlando Pirates in recent months and not for goal scoring. Saleng has been in and out of the Pirates team and sometimes in and out of training as ...

Since its debut in December 1997, One Piece has risen to unparalleled success, claiming its position as the world’s most renowned manga and anime series. With its epic narrative, engaging plot, and ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are offering a staggering trade offer to the recipient of a rare Paul Skenes rookie card. Pittsburgh's baseball franchise wants the card and is offering major incentives for ...

He pulled a one-of-one Paul Skenes autograph along with the patch he wore from his Major League Baseball debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s a card that only gained value as Skenes blew away ...

Be that as it may be, don't expect Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting to be the next to get out of the baseball business. On Saturday, Pirates CEO Travis Williams was inundated with supporters ...

The card, a treasure for any collector let alone one this young, features the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher’s autograph and a patch from a game-worn jersey. 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 ...

Topps announced Tuesday that an 11-year-old collector from Los Angeles pulled the coveted 1-of-1 autographed MLB debut patch card of Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes. The card, which was part of ...

Outside of the value to collectors, the card certainly means a whole lot to Skenes and the Pirates organization as a whole. In hopes of getting the card back to Pittsburgh, the Pirates offered a ...

But the real value is the bounty the Pirates put on it in a trade, making a 1-of-1 card even more enticing. The search for that card is now over, with Topps announcing Tuesday that an 11-year-old from ...