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Paul Skenes Makes Young Pirates Fan’s Day

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7 months ago

May 29, 2025

Paul Skenes Makes Young Pirates Fan’s Day

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes normally locks in and focuses entirely on his job when he’s on the pitcher’s mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he also knows how much the game of baseball means to those watching.

Skenes gave a ball to a young Pirates fan in his most recent start against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 28. The young fan couldn’t believe his luck after getting the ball, sharing the moment with his family member.

The fan got to see another incredible performance from Skenes, who showed everyone in the ball park, once again, that he’s one of the best pitchers in baseball.

He didn’t allow any runs nor walks and just four hits, while posting seven strikeouts over 95 pitches in 6.2 innings pitched, in the Pirates 10-1 victory.

Skenes, who only got nine runs of support combined over his five previous starts, got more runs total in this victory, as he earned his first win in over a month.

He currently has a 2.15 ERA over 75.2 innings pitched in 12 starts, allowing just 18 earned runs, while posting 77 strikeouts to 18 walks. He also has an opposing batting average of .187, a 0.92 WHIP and a 9.20 K/9 in 2025.

Skenes ranks leads the MLB in innings pitched, while ranking fourth in opposing batting average, sixth in WHIP, ninth in ERA and tied for ninth in strikeouts.

One of his best performances came vs. the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 18. Skenes allowed just one earned run, a walk and three hits, while tying a season-high of nine strikeouts.

He would throw a complete game, but would only pitch eight innings in the 1-0 loss for the Pirates.

Skenes shutdown a strong Dodgers‘ offense in a 3-0 victory on April 25 at Dodgers Stadium. He posted nine strikeouts, while allowing just five hits and no walks over 6.1 innings.

He comes off a strong 2024 season, where he won National League Rookie of the Year, earned All-MLB First Team honors and started for the NL in the All-Star Game.

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Pittsburgh Steelers get injury updates on five players, including ascending pass rusher

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11 hours ago

December 23, 2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers get injury updates on five players, including ascending pass rusher

The Pittsburgh Steelers got some injury updates on Tuesday courtesy of head coach Mike Tomlin, with the most promising one being that pass rusher Nick Herbig should return this week against the Cleveland Browns.

Herbig suffered a hamstring injury against the Miami Dolphins and practiced late last week but could not make the final push to suit up against the Lions.

Meanwhile, four other players are working through soft tissue injuries as well. Cornerback James Pierre has a calf issue that has kept him out of the last two games, but he went through a workout on Tuesday and that could get him back on the practice field.

Tomlin seemed optimistic that Pierre would return to practice this week. He did not give the same level of optimism to guard Isaac Seumalo, who is still battling through a triceps injury.

Seumalo missed last week after not practicing, and could be out for another game if he can not practice. Spencer Anderson, his backup, will be limited after getting banged-up against the Lions.

Wide receiver Calvin Austin III has a hamstring strain that Tomlin said will leave as questionable this week, and will likely limit him early in the practice week. The same can be said for slot cornerback Brandin Echols, who is battling a groin injury.

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