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Pirates' Paul Skenes eager to get back on track vs. GiantsPaul Skenes will be looking for his first career win over the San Francisco Giants in a matchup with fellow three-time All-Star Logan Webb when the Pittsburgh Pirates open a six-game homestand Tuesday night.,Although Skenes (9-11, 3.79 ERA) hasn't recorded a win since July 19, the Pirates (67-71) ha...

Velo, workload concerns add up as Pirates pull Paul Skenes after 65 pitchesPirates right-hander Paul Skenes lasted only 65 pitches against the Marlins on Tuesday and an acute drop in fastball velocity was evident on a home run pulled to left field by Esteury Ruiz in the third inning. ,Ruiz crushed a chest-high fastball that was over the middle of the plate to give Miami a ...

Pirates' Paul Skenes carries winless streak into matchup with BravesPaul Skenes has reached plenty of milestones during his three seasons in the major leagues.,On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates' ace will try to avoid reaching a negative benchmark when he faces the visiting Atlanta Braves in the opener of a three-game series.,The Pirates have lost the past nin...

Paul Skenes out to end 7-start winless stretch as Pirates meet Reds

Paul Skenes almost always gives the Pittsburgh Pirates a favorable chance to win when he takes the mound.,However, for more than a month, the Pirates haven't posted a victory when the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner has pitched.,They will try to change that trend on Friday night when ...

In first start since 8-inning gem, Pirates' Paul Skenes faces Rockies

Paul Skenes is coming off his best start of the season and arguably his career. And the Pittsburgh Pirates would love to see more of that Tuesday night when they host the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series.,Skenes (5-2, 2.36 ERA) pitched eight shutout innings and flirted with a pe...

Padres set for first-ever look at Pirates ace Paul Skenes

The San Diego Padres are the lone National League team that Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has never faced as he eases into his third major league season.,That will change on Tuesday when Skenes (1-1, 9.53 ERA) matches up with the fellow right-hander Nick Pivetta (1-1, 6.75) of the Padres in the...

After ugly opener, Pirates' Paul Skenes tries to bounce back vs. Reds

Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes will try to prove his first start of 2026 was an aberration when he takes the mound again on Wednesday afternoon against the host Cincinnati Reds.,Skenes (0-1, 67.50 ERA) will oppose Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott (0-0, 0.00 ERA).,In the Pir...

GM says Paul Skenes will be a Pirate in ‘26 amid Yankees rumors

Paul Skenes isn't going anywhere. At least, not this offseason.,Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington told reporters at MLB general managers meetings this week in Las Vegas that Skenes "is going to be a Pirate in 2026," according to FanSided.,It might not be what Skenes himself wanted to...