It's Do-or-Die for Pirates and Paul Skenes

Are Pirates signaling a Paul Skenes shutdown? Or a more actively managed workload?

Manager Don Kelly said before the game that his reigning Cy Young winner needed to make adjustments to how hitters are approaching matchups against him.

Pirates mailbag: Will Paul Skenes' velocity return in 2027? Is the World Baseball Classic to blame?

Welcome to the Pirates mailbag, where Post-Gazette beat reporter Colin Beazley answers your questions about the ballclub. If you have a question, find...

It's Do-or-Die for Pirates and Paul Skenes

Time is running out for the Pittsburgh Pirates to make a run for a spot in the playoffs.

Fixing Every MLB Contender's Biggest Weakness

With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, it becomes increasingly difficult to address major roster needs.

Paul Skenes Looks Broken, And Pirates Should Consider A Shutdown - Last Word On Baseball

Apr 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor

Pirates' Manager Has Surprising Explanation for Paul Skenes' Struggles

What's ailing Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes? The answer depends on who you ask. Skenes faces the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, Aug. 11, coming off a start against the Milwaukee Brewers which — on paper, at least — looked pretty good. The right-hander got swings and misses on 35 percent of his…