Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Is Having a Cy Young-Worthy Season
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Skenes will start the series opener vs. the Blue Jays, battling right-handed starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. (EST). This marks the first time that Skenes has pitched against the Blue Jays in his MLB career, since making his debut on May 11, 2024.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' advanced numbers showcase precisely why Paul Skenes will not want to finish his career in the Steel City.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have failed to reach the postseason since 2015, and with the team currently sitting at 48–64 in last place in the NL Central, that drought appears likely to stretch to a full decade by season’s end. Despite the team’s struggles, the organization features one undeniable bright spot: NL Cy Young Award frontrunner Paul Skenes.
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes faces off against the Milwaukee Brewers yet again in 2025, as the two teams battle for the second t