Paul Skenes Is Fine with Pirates Monitoring His Workload, as Long as They Give Him the Ball

Paul Skenes says he is fine with the Pirates monitoring his workload, as long as they give him the ball

Paul Skenes wants the ball. All the time. Yet the only pitcher in major league history to start the All-Star Game in each of his first two seasons also understands the Pirates are intent on playing the long game with…

Paul Skenes is fine with Pirates monitoring his workload, as long as they give him the ball

Skenes hasn't thrown more than 88 pitches in any of his four starts this month, as the Pirates try to help the 23-year-old star navigate his first full season in the big leagues.

Paul Skenes Keeps Rolling, Ends Drought; Hard to Believe it Took This Long

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes had a historic rookie season with the Pittsburgh Pirates last year. Somehow, a case could be made that he’s been even better this year. Last year, Skenes took home National League Rookie of the Year honors after finishing the season 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA and 170 strikeouts in 133 innings across 23 starts. This year, Skenes leads Major League starters with a 1.91 ERA through his first 21 starts. He’s the only one with a su…