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Paul Skenes earns Pirates honor never won by a pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates may not have reached the postseason since 2015, but the rise of Paul Skenes has provided a rare bright spot for the franchise. Selected first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, the 23-year-old right-hander has quickly developed into one of baseball’s most premier pitchers.

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Paul Skenes puts mismanaged Pirates on notice: 'There's urgency to it'

The Pirates likely only have a short period of time with Skenes on their roster before he prices himself out of their budget.

Astros slugger lands on IL again amid postseason chase

Royals' postseason chances take blow with right-hander's injury

Two Mets pitchers have been recommended for Tommy John surgery

Dodgers manager: Veteran reliever heading to IL despite being 'pitchable'

Mariners share update on the concerning Bryan Woo injury

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Angels will never be a relevant team while Arte Moreno owns them

Mets' Juan Soto is tantalizingly close to joining exclusive club

Phillies trade acquisition could be an unexpected postseason X factor

Nick Castellanos makes surprising comments about 'Phillies Karen' incident

Guardians' highest-paid player taunts teammates with all his money

Paul Skenes News / Sporting News / September 19

Mets seen as early favorites to land Pirates' Paul Skenes, whenever the time comes

The New York Mets are seen as early favorites to land the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes when the time comes.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 19

Livvy Dunne Reveals New Pirates' Paul Skenes Boots

PITTSBURGH — Livvy Dunne regularly shows up for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes' outings, but she added a new piece of fashion that showed her support for her boyfriend.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / September 18

Expert can 'easily imagine' Paul Skenes joining New York Mets

Despite having played less than two full seasons in MLB, there's a case to be made that Pittsburgh Pirates 23-year-old right-handed hurler Paul Skenes is already the best pitcher on the planet.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 18

Pirates' Paul Skenes Inks Exclusive Memorabilia Deal

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes signed a new deal, which will no doubt bring in greater revenue for him over the coming years.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Will any pitchers upset Paul Skenes for NL Cy Young?

Paul Skenes burst onto the scene for the Pittsburgh Pirates halfway through the 2024 Major League Baseball season. With the 2025 regular season coming to a close, Skenes’ dominance on the mound has him as the favorite for the National League Cy Young Award.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 17

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 151

When a pitcher as good as Paul Skenes throws, you hear some wild stats. I don’t take notes while watching, so take it with a grain of salt if I don’t frame a stat right.

MLB News / ESPN / September 17

What defines an ace in 2025? Breaking down what success looks like for today's star pitchers

Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are having great seasons within the context of modern baseball. But how do they compare to aces of the past? Let's find out.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 17

Pirates' Paul Skenes Closes PNC Park Season

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans have loved watching Paul Skenes pitch at PNC Park this season, but it's highly likely they won't see him pitch at home again this season.

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The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 17

Pirates ace Paul Skenes nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Prior to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Monday contest against the Chicago Cubs, Paul Skenes was honored as the team’s nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Michael Busch, Cubs take down Paul Skenes, Pirates

Michael Busch homered to lead off the game and added two doubles, fueling the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 16

Pirates' Paul Skenes Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes has dominated on the field in 2025, but his work to help others off the field has garnered recognition.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Pirates' Paul Skenes, Cubs' Cade Horton clash in duel of young stars

A premier pitching matchup is set for Tuesday when young right-handers Paul Skenes of the host Pittsburgh Pirates and Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs duel in the second game of the three-game series.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Congratulations Pour In for Paul Skenes After Receiving Prestigious Honor on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes’ second MLB season is winding down, and with just a handful of starts remaining, he’s on pace for another Cy Young-caliber campaign.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / LWOSports.com / September 13

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes Making Strong Case to Win His First NL Cy Young Award

Phenom Paul Skenes has recently pitched himself into the Pittsburgh Pirates record book. Skenes, who was drafted by Pittsburgh 1st overall in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft, made franchise history when, during a September 10th.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 13

Yankees Shouldn't Trade for Paul Skenes

The New York Yankees are known for making big swings in the trade market, and 2025 was no exception. Despite being in desperate need of relief pitchers and a solid third baseman, they tried to land Pittsburgh Pirates' flame-throwing right handed pitcher Paul Skenes.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Yankees rumors: New York had interest in Paul Skenes before trade deadline

The New York Yankees are fighting for their playoff lives as the regular season winds down. Earlier this season, Brian Cashman made some moves at the trade deadline.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / September 12

Yankees Tried to Trade Top Prospect for Paul Skenes

The New York Yankees went to extreme lengths in order to try and convince the Pittsburgh Pirates to trade them ace Paul Skenes at this year's deadline.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / September 11

Paul Skenes' brilliance outshines Pittsburgh Pirates' mediocrity

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is finishing up a rare season in MLB history.

Why the Pirates’ rotten performance might affect Paul Skenes’ Cy Young case

Pirates Waste Scoring Chances in Sweep by Orioles

Pirates Announce Special Roberto Clemente Day Broadcast

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The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers to strikeout 200 batters in a season at least once can you name in six minutes?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Pirates star Paul Skenes’ latest pitching gem draws honest assessment from ex-player

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Baltimore Orioles by a final score of 2-1 on Wednesday. Nevertheless, Paul Skenes pitched well once again. The right-handed hurler struck out eight Orioles over five scoreless innings while allowing no walks.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / September 11

Why the Pirates’ rotten performance might affect Paul Skenes’ Cy Young case

Pittsburgh Pirates star hurler Paul Skenes has been baseball's most-dominant starter this year. Could his team's performance prevent him from winning the Cy Young?

...but Skenes' brilliance outshines Pittsburgh Pirates' mediocrity

Fan who fell over 20 feet at PNC Park speaks out about incident

Athletics' Shea Langeliers adds to historic 2025 season for catchers

All-Star OF's timeline for return from injury is major blow for Diamondbacks

Which teams are suffering through the longest World Series droughts?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Apex Sports / September 10

Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Paul Skenes Makes History During 2025 Season

Look, I’ve covered a lot of baseball in my day, but watching Paul Skenes carve up major league hitters like he’s playing catch in his backyard never gets old.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 10

Pirates' Paul Skenes hopes to slow hot-hitting Orioles

It's too late to salvage their season, but the Baltimore Orioles are discovering a penchant for clutch hitting. Baltimore will shoot for a second victory in a row when it faces the Pittsburgh Pirates in the middle contest of the three-game series on Wednesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 4

Paul Skenes dominates Dodgers in Pirates' sweep

Paul Skenes tossed six shutout innings, allowing two hits and striking out eight to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 win and a three-game sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.