Pirates spring training: Paul Skenes gearing up for opening day? Oneil Cruz with another laser?

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Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles discusses his key takeaways from the team's 9-1 win vs. the Yankees on Tuesday afternoon at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. How did Paul Skenes look in another spring training tune-up? Is he getting closer to the form we can expect in the regular season following a National League Rookie of the Year award-winning first campaign? Oneil Cruz hit another home run today, this one with an exit velocity clocked at 114.9 mph. How can Cruz translate his impressive power numbers from spring training into regular season success? Billy Cook also hit a round tripper Tuesday. Where might he find a spot in the lineup? And Ji Hwan Bae continued his strong spring with two doubles and two runs scored. Is Bae poised for a breakout? Noah answers those questions and more.