Paul Skenes Has to Save the Pirates’ Season

Paul Skenes has a 5.20 ERA over his last 15 starts, and the Pirates are entering what could be a do-or-die series in Miami.

Alex Stumpf breaks down what may have changed for Skenes in 2026, including his lower-half mechanics, arm angle, velocity and workload. With Mitch Keller out, Braxton Ashcraft entering new territory, Bubba Chandler still developing and the fifth rotation spot unsettled, the Pirates need their reigning Cy Young winner to lead the way.

If Pittsburgh has any path back into the postseason race, it may start with Paul Skenes looking like Paul Skenes again.

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