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**Skenes dominates, Valdez makes history — Pirates are rolling.** - **Pirates** beat Guardians 7-1 behind Paul Skenes' 8 Ks over 7 strong innings - **Esmerlyn Valdez** joins exclusive 4-player MLB history list with scorching start to career - **Endy Rodríguez & Spencer Horwitz** both receiving rehab updates as returns loom - **Pirates GM** addressed bullpen concerns again — still the roster's biggest question mark - **3 questions** face Pittsburgh heading into the All-Star break, starting with that bullpen depth **Watch for:** Can the Pirates' front office shore up the bullpen before the trade deadline? The lineup's set. Drop in.