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Suzuki Back in the Cubs’ Fold as Pirates Series Kicks Off; Skenes Not Listed as Starter
mlb1 day ago

Suzuki Back in the Cubs’ Fold as Pirates Series Kicks Off; Skenes Not Listed as Starter

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.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs-vs-pirates#mlb#mlb-preview
Skenes breaks down Opening Day meltdown: high BABIP leads to early exit
sports15 days ago

Skenes breaks down Opening Day meltdown: high BABIP leads to early exit

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.

via New York Post|
#babip#baseball#new-york-mets
Opening Day setback for Skenes as Mets rally in New York
sports15 days ago

Opening Day setback for Skenes as Mets rally in New York

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.

via Daily Mail|
#livvy-dunne#mets#mlb
Skubal Tops 2026 Aces List as Skenes Breaks Into Elite Circle
sports23 days ago

Skubal Tops 2026 Aces List as Skenes Breaks Into Elite Circle

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.

via The New York Times|
#aces#mlb#paul-skenes
Skenes Quietly Shines as USA Reaches WBC Final
sports26 days ago

Skenes Quietly Shines as USA Reaches WBC Final

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.

via The New York Times|
#dominican-republic#paul-skenes#pitching
Henderson Sparks USA lineup shakeup for WBC semifinal vs Dominican Republic
sports26 days ago

Henderson Sparks USA lineup shakeup for WBC semifinal vs Dominican Republic

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.

via USA Today|
#dominican-republic#gunnar-henderson#paul-skenes
USA-Dominican Republic WBC semifinal pits Skenes against a feared lineup in Miami
sports27 days ago

USA-Dominican Republic WBC semifinal pits Skenes against a feared lineup in Miami

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.

via The New York Times|
#dominican-republic#paul-skenes#semifinals
Clash of swagger and precision as USA faces Dominican Republic in WBC semifinal
sports27 days ago

Clash of swagger and precision as USA faces Dominican Republic in WBC semifinal

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.

via New York Post|
#aaron-judge#dominican-republic#paul-skenes
Judge powers USA past Mexico in pivotal World Baseball Classic win
sports1 month ago

Judge powers USA past Mexico in pivotal World Baseball Classic win

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.

via The New York Times|
#aaron-judge#mexico#paul-skenes
Skenes Fires Up USA Baseball Ahead of WBC, Triggers Media Feud
sports1 month ago

Skenes Fires Up USA Baseball Ahead of WBC, Triggers Media Feud

OutKick writer Zach Dean argues that Paul Skenes will lead Team USA into the World Baseball Classic while forecasting an imminent backlash from a so‑called ‘outrage mob’ of left‑leaning sports media. The piece pits patriotic hype around USA Baseball against a broader culture-war narrative, citing anticipated criticism from figures in hockey coverage and Trump-era politics as part of the media blitz surrounding the event.

via OutKick|
#media-controversy#outkick#paul-skenes
sports4 months ago

Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal Make Historic Cy Young Runs

Paul Skenes of the Pirates won the NL Cy Young Award unanimously, becoming the second pitcher to win it the year after earning Rookie of the Year, and joining a select group of pitchers with such achievements. He joins a list of notable NL Cy Young winners and is the third Pirates pitcher to win the award. Skenes's 10-10 record is among the fewest wins for a Cy Young winner in a full season, and he is the first to win unanimously since the award's current voting system was adopted in 2010.

via BBWAA|
#cy-young-award#nl#paul-skenes