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Paul Skenes: Pirates Must Learn or Face Wasted Season

9/20/2025

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Paul Skenes, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, warns that the 2025 season will be "wasted" without learning from past failures.
The Pirates are headed for a 10th straight season under .500, despite Skenes leading MLB with a 2.03 ERA.
Skenes holds a 10-10 record, with eight losses in games where the team scored two or fewer runs.
He stresses the importance of individual accountability and aims to enhance team performance.
Despite the team's challenges, Skenes is a strong Cy Young award candidate and remains dedicated to the Pirates and the community.

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Story summary

Paul Skenes, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, warns that the 2025 season will be "wasted" without learning from past failures.
The Pirates are headed for a 10th straight season under .500, despite Skenes leading MLB with a 2.03 ERA.
Skenes holds a 10-10 record, with eight losses in games where the team scored two or fewer runs.
He stresses the importance of individual accountability and aims to enhance team performance.
Despite the team's challenges, Skenes is a strong Cy Young award candidate and remains dedicated to the Pirates and the community.