- Skenes says the March World Baseball Classic “definitely affected the year,” blaming the early ramp-up and disrupted routine for a drop in consistency and velocity.
- After winning the 2025 NL Cy Young, his 2026 numbers have dipped (3.91 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 192 K through 31 starts) compared with last year’s dominant season.
- The Pirates are 79–77 and, though eliminated from the playoffs, still have a chance to post their first winning season since 2018.
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