Jul 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) reacts after pitching six scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t in the postseason hunt, but they do have a reason for optimism every fifth day when Paul Skenes takes the…
Jul 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) reacts after pitching six scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Paul Skenes pitched six shutout innings for the second consecutive start to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-0 victory over the Arizona…
Jul 15, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; National League pitcher Paul Skenes (30) of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the first inning against the American League during the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Coming off his second consecutive start in the All-Star Game, Pirates ace Paul Skenes will…
Jul 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches to the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images ATLANTA — Just to participate in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game would be a career — and maybe even lifetime — achievement for many…
Jun 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes topped the American and National League starters in player balloting as the All-Star Game pitchers and reserves were…
Jun 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby (68) pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images After missing the first couple of months of the season with inflammation in his pitching shoulder, Seattle right-hander George Kirby appears to be rounding into top…
Jun 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images A trio of elite pitchers take the mound Sunday—arguably the best arms in the American and National Leagues included. Tarik Skubal of the…
Jun 12, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) looks on during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers will have their aces on the mound Thursday, though apparently not in the same game….
May 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images All Star, meet All-Star. The past two National League starting pitchers in the All-Star Game will take the mound when the Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh…
May 18, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) looks on against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images A day after the Pittsburgh Pirates’ front office declared its intention to keep ace Paul Skenes for the long term, the right-hander will…
