Paul Skenes Struggles Under Scrutiny | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Paul Skenes’ season is unraveling fast—once hailed as a Cy Young contender, his ERA’s climbed near 4.00, walks are up, and hitters are crushing him. While velocity’s dipped and no injury’s confirmed, some analysts are blaming his weight, even calling him a “lumbering yeti sucking wind”—a harsh, unnecessary jab. Despite the criticism, Skenes still flashes dominance in key moments. The Pirates haven’t shut him down yet, but with playoff hopes fading, his future—and his body—are under intense scrutiny. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0ff540ec8d7843c