Mark Madden, Columnist Mark Madden: Paul Skenes signing an extension with the Pirates makes no sense ... for him Mark Madden | Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 12:09 p.m.

But in this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLIVE says the Pirates should avoid doing that. “At what point are they going to keep their good players?