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Paul Skenes Focuses on Pirates' Future, Not Awards

9/23/2025

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Paul Skenes prioritizes improving the Pirates over awards as the team fights a last-place finish.
He, a Cy Young candidate, owns a 2.03 ERA with 209 strikeouts, yet a 10-10 record.
He calls for locker-room self-reflection and improvement before next season.
Don Kelly praises Skenes' leadership despite inexperience, while the Pirates weigh trading young pitching to bolster the offense.

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Story summary

Paul Skenes prioritizes improving the Pirates over awards as the team fights a last-place finish.
He, a Cy Young candidate, owns a 2.03 ERA with 209 strikeouts, yet a 10-10 record.
He calls for locker-room self-reflection and improvement before next season.
Don Kelly praises Skenes' leadership despite inexperience, while the Pirates weigh trading young pitching to bolster the offense.