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Paul Skenes headlines a four-game Pirates-Cubs series in Pittsburgh as Chicago faces a tough test while nursing an extended skid and injuries; the Cubs will lean on Ben Brown and Jordan Wicks as they try to wake their offense against a Pirates lineup anchored by Brandon Lowe, Spencer Horwitz, and Ryan O'Hearn, with game-by-game pitching matchups outlined for the series.
Zack Wheeler pitched seven scoreless innings as the Phillies defeated the Pirates 6-0 to complete a sweep and move above .500 for the first time this season. Paul Skenes faded in the fifth, allowing a three-run frame that included Bryce Harper’s homer and Bryson Stott’s RBI double, with Stott later adding a solo shot in the eighth. The Phillies’ bullpen held the lead, and they’ll host the Reds next with Andrew Painter slated to start.
Paul Skenes dominated the Rockies with eight scoreless innings and 10 strikeouts as the Pirates beat Colorado 3-1. After striking out six straight, Willi Castro bunted, and Skenes was seen joking “nice bunt.” He says he didn’t say it to Castro, only to himself, and credits reporters with being good lip readers. The performance continues his string of dominance (no runs in his last 16 innings) as Pittsburgh sits in the NL Central race.
Paul Skenes carried a no-hitter into the seventh and pitched eight scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts and zero walks as the Pirates beat the Rockies 3-1, lowering his season ERA to 1.98. In his last five starts he’s gone 32 innings with a 0.84 ERA and 38 Ks, while punching out 0 walks across 35 consecutive innings and 123 batters faced. The win nudges Pittsburgh to 23-19, one game back of a wild-card spot, as Skenes continues a historic early-career run of dominance.
Seiya Suzuki is back in the Cubs’ lineup as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game series at Wrigley Field, while Paul Skenes is not listed as a probable starter for any of the games. The series features a hot-start Nico Hoerner and will rely on a three-game pitching plan — Shota Imanaga vs Carmen Mlodzinski, Edward Cabrera vs Braxton Ashcraft, and Jameson Taillon vs Bubba Chandler — with lineup adjustments and injuries noted as Chicago aims to climb above .500.
Paul Skenes’ Opening Day start against the Mets devolved quickly, recording only two outs on 37 pitches and allowing five earned runs on four hits. He attributed the trouble to an abnormally high batting average on balls in play (BABIP) and a leadoff walk, with Pirates manager Don Kelly pulling him to prevent further damage. A misplay by Oneil Cruz helped fuel the Mets’ early rally in an otherwise rough, yet fixable, debut that the Pirates hope rebounds as the season progresses.
The Mets defeated the Pirates 11-7 on Opening Day, with Freddy Peralta earning the win in his Mets debut, solid defense, and a relentless lineup that produced 11 hits and nine walks while knocking Pirates ace Paul Skenes out early.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes was lifted after two-thirds of an inning on Opening Day in New York, charged with five runs on 37 pitches as the Mets surged back; two misplays by outfielder Oneil Cruz helped fuel the rally, but there were no injuries. Skenes—who is dating influencer Livvy Dunne—had entered the season with high hopes, and Dunne’s schedule has included Baywatch filming and a reported $3 million Manhattan condo purchase.
Live Opening Day updates center on Paul Skenes’ rough Pirates debut against the Mets, a crucial Francisco Alvarez challenge that helped the Mets extend their lead, and Brandon Lowe’s two homers for Pittsburgh, plus Chase Meidroth’s 417-foot leadoff shot for the White Sox, with day-long previews and predictions for the rest of the schedule.
An expert panel ranked 90 pitchers for 2026, placing Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes in the top tier as unanimous aces, with Skubal regarded as the current No. 1 and Skenes joining the elite circle after his Cy Young-winning season. The rankings use a five-tier system and exclude pitchers returning from major surgery; the list also highlights a deep field of notable starters (e.g., Yamamoto, Crochet, Snell, Sale) and emphasizes health and durability as key factors for the season ahead.
Paul Skenes delivered a calm, efficient 4 1/3 innings in Team USA’s 2-1 World Baseball Classic semifinal win over the Dominican Republic, earning manager Mark DeRosa’s praise as a “special presence” and reinforcing his role as a pitching pillar for the U.S. as they move toward the final; the game spotlighted star power, tense moments, and Skenes’ Air Force Academy background, with former teammates in attendance highlighting the personal backdrop to the performance.
USA manager Mark DeRosa benched Alex Bregman and started Gunnar Henderson at third with Will Smith catching over Cal Raleigh to exploit Luis Severino, as Paul Skenes starts on the mound in a sold-out Miami World Baseball Classic semifinal against the Dominican Republic; Henderson is 7-for-9 with a double and homer against Severino, and both lineups feature a host of All-Stars in this high-profile moment.
In a star-studded World Baseball Classic semifinal in Miami (Sun, 8 p.m. ET, FS1), Team USA will rely on Paul Skenes to navigate a dangerous Dominican Republic lineup led by Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Manny Machado and Junior Caminero. USA advanced with a 5-3 win over Canada, while the DR has dominated with a +41 run differential and a 10-0 mercy rule over Korea. USA bullpen depth will be tested as Skenes works on a pitch-count, with reinforcements added to the relief corps for the matchup.
In the World Baseball Classic semifinal in Florida, Team USA faces the Dominican Republic in a clash of two talent-rich rosters with contrasting styles: USA’s surgical, disciplined approach led by Paul Skenes versus DR’s high-energy, celebratory offense led by stars such as Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The matchup highlights cultural contrasts as well as talent, with Skenes expected to anchor USA’s pitching while DR has rattled off big offensive numbers. The article notes on-field drama like Cal Raleigh’s handshake moment and expects a raucous atmosphere as the two powerhouses collide for a shot at the title.
Aaron Judge powered Team USA to a 5-3 victory over Mexico in Houston, blasting a two-run homer and delivering a highlight-reel throw from right field as USA seized Pool B. Paul Skenes worked four dominant innings with elite velocity, Roman Anthony added a three-run homer, and Bobby Witt Jr. made key plays as a 41,628-strong crowd watched USA claim control of the pool with two games left, marking their first WBC win over Mexico since 2006.