Skenes’ Velocity Drop and What It Means | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Paul Skenes is facing a quiet slump this season—his velocity has dipped, wins are scarce since May, and his ERA’s up—but GM Ben Cherington insists it’s just part of the journey for elite pitchers. At just 24, comparisons to Verlander don’t quite fit, but the team’s staying calm. It’s a marathon, not a sprint—and for now, no panic buttons needed. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/26d831c35d8eb75f