Skenes Misses All-Star Pitching Spot | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Paul Skenes, the electric young pitcher for the Pirates, is an All-Star sensation—but he’ll sit this one out on the mound. The rule? Pitchers who throw on Sunday before the All-Star Game can’t pitch in the game itself. It’s all about protecting arms in today’s high-stress, high-velocity game. Skenes pitched that Sunday, so he’s sidelined for the game—but still gets to soak in the All-Star buzz. A smart move for his future, even if fans miss seeing him throw. 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/8187635575483b33