Tuesday’s “First Call” starts with the fading light of the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates and how Paul Skenes needs to step up to keep it flickering. If you are one who actually believes the Pirates still have a shot at the last wild card slot, it has to start Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. The Pirates open play in this best-of-three series in eighth place of the National League wild card race. The Marlins are in fifth place, 3½ games behind the Diamondbacks and 2½ games in front of the Pirates. Game 1 of the series between the teams features reigning Cy Young winner Paul Skenes pitching for Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.