EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 16 MIN
Paul Skenes’ Red Flags Are Impossible to Ignore
from North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast · host North Shore Nine
Paul Skenes struggled through five innings in Milwaukee, walking four and again looking unlike the pitcher who dominated in 2024 and 2025. Alex Stumpf breaks down the drop in fastball life, inconsistent breaking pitches, disappearing splinker and changeup, and the mechanical concerns behind a 5.20 ERA over Skenes’ last 15 starts. With the Pirates now two games under .500, can they make a playoff push if their ace cannot rediscover his Cy Young form? OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Subscribe to Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the North Shore Nine app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app #Pirates #PaulSkenes #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Paul Skenes struggled through another concerning start as the Pirates dropped below .500, continuing a 15-start stretch in which he has posted a 5.20 ERA. Alex Stumpf breaks down the declining fastball, inconsistent secondary pitches, mechanical concerns and why Pittsburgh’s playoff path still depends on Skenes rediscovering his ace form.
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