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Skenes’ Slump: Is the Pirates’ downturn on defense, coaching, or the pitcher himself?
sports9 days ago

Skenes’ Slump: Is the Pirates’ downturn on defense, coaching, or the pitcher himself?

Noah Hiles analyzes why Pirates ace Paul Skenes has cooled after a brilliant start to 2026, exploring whether the team’s poor defensive support, recent coaching changes (Marin out, Murphy in), or Skenes’ own adjustments to velocity and pitches (splinker, curve, sinker) explain the slide. With the defense posting the worst fielding value in the NL and clutch metrics slipping, the Pirates need Skenes to rebound, while improvements from defense and coaching could help—yet the ball is ultimately in Skenes’ court to regain his elite form.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#baseball#defense#note-extra-tag-would-be-redundant
Harper’s cycle and Schwarber’s three homers fuel Phillies; Skenes stumbles; Rogers shines
sports20 days ago

Harper’s cycle and Schwarber’s three homers fuel Phillies; Skenes stumbles; Rogers shines

Bryce Harper hit for the cycle and Kyle Schwarber collected four hits, including three home runs, as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3. Paul Skenes extended his seven-start winless streak in a 2-1 Pirates loss to Colorado, despite six innings of two-run ball. Trevor Rogers pitched seven shutout innings to lead the Orioles past the Dodgers 3-2, continuing a strong June stretch.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bryce-harper#kyle-schwarber#mlb
Inside-the-park spark lifts Rockies to 2-1 win over Pirates in bizarre finish
sports20 days ago

Inside-the-park spark lifts Rockies to 2-1 win over Pirates in bizarre finish

Jake McCarthy’s inside-the-park leadoff homer off Paul Skenes and Tomoyuki Sugano’s six innings of one-run ball led the Colorado Rockies to a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field, clinching the series; the night also featured a bizarre ending as a grounder led to an interference call that ended the game with Kyle Karros unable to throw, despite Skenes’ eight strikeouts.

via The Denver Post|
#colorado-rockies#jake-mccarthy#mlb
Skenes can't snap winless streak as Pirates fall 2-1 in controversial finish at Coors Field
sports21 days ago

Skenes can't snap winless streak as Pirates fall 2-1 in controversial finish at Coors Field

Paul Skenes pitched six innings of two-run ball but took the loss as the Pirates dropped a 2-1 decision to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, their seventh straight defeat in Skenes’ starts. The Pirates loaded the bases with none out in the ninth but failed to score. A controversial call—Billy Cook, running for Reynolds, was ruled to have interfered with the third baseman—ruled out the potential tying run, drawing anger from Pirates manager Don Kelly. Pittsburgh remains under .500 and will try to avoid a sweep in the series finale.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#colorado-rockies#controversy#ninth-inning
Skenes Stars in Pirates-Cubs Clash as Cubs Try to Snap Slump
sports1 month ago

Skenes Stars in Pirates-Cubs Clash as Cubs Try to Snap Slump

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.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs#mlb#paul-skenes
Wheeler shines as Phillies blank Pirates to complete sweep and climb above .500
sports1 month ago

Wheeler shines as Phillies blank Pirates to complete sweep and climb above .500

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.

via The Good Phight|
#paul-skenes#phillies#pirates
Skenes Laughs Off Lip-Reader Moment After Rockies Bunt
sports2 months ago

Skenes Laughs Off Lip-Reader Moment After Rockies Bunt

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.

via New York Post|
#colorado-rockies#lip-readers#mlb
Skenes Carries No-Hit Bid Into Seventh as Pirates Top Rockies
baseball2 months ago

Skenes Carries No-Hit Bid Into Seventh as Pirates Top Rockies

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.

via CBS Sports|
#baseball#no-hitter#no-walks
Suzuki Back in the Cubs’ Fold as Pirates Series Kicks Off; Skenes Not Listed as Starter
mlb3 months 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
sports3 months 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
sports3 months 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
sports3 months 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