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Paul Skenes among MLB greats through first 50 starts

Paul Skenes among MLB greats through first 50 starts

PITTSBURGH — There’s a case to be made that Paul Skenes’ first 50 starts have been some of the most anticipated and talked about for a starting pitcher in the game’s history. There’s also a case to be made that his first 50 starts have yielded some of the best results as well. Skenes made career start No. 50 in …

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Brewers hammer Paul Skenes, Pirates as win streak reaches 11

Brewers hammer Paul Skenes, Pirates as win streak reaches 11

Aug 12, 2025, 10:46 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Sal Frelick and Brice Turang homered off Paul Skenes, and the Milwaukee Brewers pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-0 on Tuesday night for their 11th consecutive victory. Christian Yelich, Andrew Vaughn and Caleb Durbin also went deep as major league-leading Milwaukee improved to 27-5 in its past 32 games. Freddy Peralta (14-5) pitched …

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Paul Skenes Struck Out Diamondbacks Hitter With Nastiest 86-MPH Pitch of His Career

Paul Skenes Struck Out Diamondbacks Hitter With Nastiest 86-MPH Pitch of His Career

Paul Skenes was looking like his usual dominant self on the mound during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Sunday showdown against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Skenes racked up eight strikeouts throughout the first four innings, including a particularly devastating punch-out against Adrian Del Castillo in the fourth inning. The Diamondbacks’ designated hitter stood absolutely no chance against a nasty 86-mph sweeper from Skenes …

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Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal named as MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers

Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal named as MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers

In the end, the decisions were not particularly difficult. Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes will start the All-Star Game for the National League. Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal will start for the American League. The choices were revealed Saturday on Fox, which will broadcast the game in Atlanta on Tuesday night. Skenes, 23, will be the youngest pitcher to start …

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