Pirates' Paul Skenes Admits Big World Baseball Classic Mistake

Paul Skenes reveals cause of disappointing season

Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star starting pitcher Paul Skenes revealed one of the reasons as to why he's struggled this season.

Paul Skenes knows ‘the root of’ his velocity drop amid frustrating season

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes believes his participation in the World Baseball Classic is the root cause of his velocity drop this season.

Pirates' Paul Skenes Admits Big World Baseball Classic Mistake

The Pittsburgh Pirates hit the lottery when they drafted Paul Skenes back in 2023. He quickly made his way up to the big leagues in 2024. The dominant pitcher won National League Rookie of the Year honors. Then, he added a Cy Young Award to his accolades in 2025.

Pirates' Paul Skenes Admits One Reason Behind 2026 Struggles

The Pittsburgh Pirates ace hasn't had the season he originally envisioned.

Paul Skenes Blames WBC Play for Affecting Velocity Drop in 2026 MLB Season

Paul Skenes' drop in velocity has been a major storyline surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, and he placed some of the blame on pitching in the World Baseball Classic.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes opens up about his struggles — and the role the World Baseball Classic played

Like many in baseball, Paul Skenes has spent plenty of time lately trying to figure out why his fastball velocity has decreased and why he’s been...