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Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Skenes
Starting Pitcher (SP) β’ B/T: R / R
AGE 23
HT/WT 6' 6" / 235 lbs
DRAFT 2023 / Rd 1 (Pick 1)
COLLEGE LSU Tigers
BORN Fullerton, CA β’ May 29, 2002
2026 Season Averages & Production
1.96
ERA
11-3
W-L
0.95
WHIP
170
SO
133.0
IP
π₯
Last 5 Games Recent Form
1.42
ERA
4-0
W-L
0.82
WHIP
42
SO
31.2
IP
Recent Game Logs
| Date | Matchup | Outcome | Performance Stat Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 06 | vs NYM | W 7-1 | 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 10 K, 0 BB (Win) |
| Jun 30 | @ ATL | W 4-2 | 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 9 K, 1 BB (Win) |
Career Historical Timeline
| Year | Team | G | ERA | W-L | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 21 | 1.96 | 11-3 | 170 | 0.95 |
| 2025 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 23 | 1.96 | 11-3 | 170 | 0.95 |
Latest Paul Skenes Headlines
CBS Sports National Feed
Aug 26 β’ 8:48 AM
Three up, three down: Aaron Judge nears his return as Paul Skenes finally shows signs of a turnaround β
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ESPN MLB News Wire
Aug 26 β’ 3:48 AM
Skenes' form, velocity returns in Pirates' win β
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ESPN MLB News Wire
Aug 19 β’ 7:16 PM
Skenes sees room to grow amid rough patch in '26 β
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ESPN MLB News Wire
Aug 16 β’ 8:56 AM
Pirates skip Skenes start to rest struggling ace β
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Trade Rumor
ESPN MLB News Wire
Aug 12 β’ 10:23 AM
Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop β
Why It Matters
This unconfirmed report is circulating ahead of the upcoming deadline. Circled Game monitors official announcements for formal confirmation.
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CBS Sports National Feed
Aug 25 β’ 8:40 AM
The most disappointing MLB players of 2026: Cal Raleigh, Paul Skenes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and more β
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CBS Sports National Feed
Aug 18 β’ 11:49 PM
Tigers vs. Pirates MLB picks: Could Wednesday matinee be final start of season for scuffling Paul Skenes? β
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CBS Sports National Feed
Aug 16 β’ 11:47 AM
Paul Skenes' next start delayed to 'give him a few more days to recover' as Pirates' playoff hopes fade β
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