The team wrote, “Paul Skenes has reached 300 career strikeouts in only his 43rd career start. He is the first Pirates pitcher and one of only 17 Major League pitchers all-time to record at least 300 strikeouts in his first 43 big-league starts.”

All-Star starting pitcher Paul Skenes has had a Cy Young-caliber campaign in 2025 despite playing for a struggling Pirates team.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes embarks on his final outing before the All-Star break, facing off against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. This marks the first time Skenes will face the Twins in his career and also his 20th start of the 2025 season.

The Pittsburgh Pirates moved Paul Skenes' pitching schedule up to ensure that he can pitch in the MLB All-Star Game, a sign of the times.

Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Supported by Legendary Announcer After Tough Loss Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Pirates and manager Don Kelly came out on the losing side again Sunday as a familiar scene played itself out at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Hall of Famer Makes Historic Paul Skenes Prediction After Pirates Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes opened the season as a universal favorite to win the NL Cy Young Award, both among sportsbooks and the devoted fans who endured sitting through Pirates games.

Skenes is the first Pirates player to be selected for the All-Star Game in each of his first two Major League seasons.

For Pittsburgh Pirates' central pitcher Paul Skenes, one of his teammates will be one of the standout hitters in the Home Run Derby. The event will take place on July 14 at Truist