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Lifelong Angels Fan Paul Skenes Reacts to Meeting Mike Trout

The French novelist Marcel Proust is credited with popularizing the phrase "never meet your heroes, you’ll only be disappointed.” Perhaps Paul Skenes is unfamiliar with the works of Marcel Proust, or perhaps he merely threw caution to the wind this week at Angel Stadium.

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Angels Notes: Massive Roster Shuffle, Recently-Acquired Pitcher Already Cut, Paul Skenes to Halos?

The Los Angeles Angels fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-0, Wednesday as they dropped to 11-12 on the year. Ahead of the contest, the Halos made a flurry of roster moves that shook up the lineup, including the promotion of a Triple-A signing made just days before Opening Day.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 23

Dodgers on Deck: Friday vs. Pirates

Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Paul Skenes in the series opener Friday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. After a taxing two games for the bullpen at Wrigley Field, the Dodgers will happily accept an off day to rest on Thursday.

Paul Skenes News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 23

Paul Skenes Grew Up Massive Angels Fans; Could Halos Pursue Him in Future?

The Los Angeles Angels fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night, but have had the lifelong fandom of their ace. Paul Skenes, the reigning National

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Reflects on ‘Cool Moment’ With Angels Legend Mike Trout

Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Paul Skenes is a product of El Toro High School in Orange County, California. Now making a return to his hometown on the team's West Coast swing, Skenes was on the sidelines for Pittsburgh's 9-3 win at Angel Stadium.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 22

Pirates reach new lows as “sell the team” chants reach new highs

No amount of Paul Skenes’ bobbleheads can fix this. The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached new lows this season, as the team continues to underperform and trudge along through another miserable campaign.

Cleveland Guardians News / Let's Go Tribe! / April 21

Three Positives From the Week of April 13th

It’s been a pretty “sweep” week for the Cleveland Guardians. It’s fun to be a Guardians fan right now. After a rough first week, the team has quickly made up for it, sitting at a 12-9 record after week three.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / April 20

Paul Skenes' bobblehead day turns into another embarrassment for Pirates

In a season already full of PR blunders and mistakes, the Pittsburgh Pirates tried to score a PR win for themselves before Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Pirates waste big Paul Skenes performance in loss to Guardians

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / April 19

Paul Skenes aims to help Pirates rebound vs. Guardians

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will pitch on four days' rest for the first time in his major league career on Saturday afternoon when he faces the visiting Cleveland Guardians for the first time.

MLB News / Let's Go Tribe! / April 19

Slugging Guardians Face Paul Skenes Today

News and Notes for Saturday, April 19th, 2025 The Guardians beat the Pirates 10-7 last night. Our Zachary Martin had the recap here. There were plenty

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 18

Mookie Betts: Paul Skenes Is Toughest Pitcher To Face

Paul Skenes burst onto the scene for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season en route to winning 2024 National League Rookie of the Year honors and finishing third in Cy Young Award voting.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / April 17

Jack's Take: Pittsburgh Pirates Wasting Paul Skenes' Prime For No Good Reason

While watching Pirates ace Paul Skenes toss six innings with one earned run and six strikeouts in Monday's 10-3 win over the Nationals, some questions came to mind.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16

ESPN's Jeff Passan tears into Pirates with tough comments

ESPN MLB writer Jeff Passan took aim at Pittsburgh Pirates ownership over the team’s financial decisions.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Paul Skenes receives 4-word ‘ultimate advice’ from Randy Johnson

In only his second big league season, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is already one of the best pitchers in baseball. He won the NL Rookie of the Year in 2024 and also finished third in NL Cy Young voting.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole reveals why Paul Skenes can ‘exceed’ him

Ever since he came into the MLB, New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has raved about Paul Skenes. It’s not often to see a former No. 1 overall pick raving about another.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16

Paul Skenes threw an insane sweeper pitch

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has made countless hitters look foolish throughout his first two MLB seasons, and Washington Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe is one of the right-hander’s newest victims.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Paul Skenes Says the MLB is Trying to 'Market' His Relationship with Livvy Dunne

In a new interview with Esquire, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes talks baseball, his $1 million rookie card, and his relationship with Louisiana State University gymnast and influencer Livvy Dunne. Skenes met Dunne at LSU in 2023, and their relationship was confirmed that August by Skenes after an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Earns Incredible Compliment After Latest Win

It has been a tough start to the 2025 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. At the time of this writing, they are currently at the bottom of the National League Central standings with a 6-11 record.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Paul Skenes Makes History with Pittsburgh Pirates

Paul Skenes has been making history since being drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023. Skenes had an amazing debut in 2024, going 11-3 and winning the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14

Paul Skenes will try to bounce back as Pirates host Nationals

Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes is coming off a career-worst start and will try to get himself and the Pirates back on track when they host the Washington Nationals in the first of a four-game series on Monday night.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 9

Cardinals 'Lineup Is Scary' Says Rising Star After Overwhelming Pirates' Paul Skenes

The St. Louis Cardinals didn't make any moves to bolster their lineup over the offseason but have emerged as one of the league's top offenses to begin 2025.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 9

Pirates' Skenes endures uncharacteristic rough outing in loss

Pirates ace Paul Skenes endures uncharacteristic rough outing in loss

No pitcher can be perfect all of the time, and that was evident on Tuesday night as Paul Skenes suffered through his worst performance of the season in the Pirates' 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Pirates are dealing with yet another unforced PR blunder

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

Pirates' Paul Skenes seeks first victory over Cardinals

After losing seven of their first nine games, the Pittsburgh Pirates have won two in a row and will have ace Paul Skenes on the mound when they host the struggling St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5

Pirates fans voice frustration with ownership during home-opening loss

Pittsburgh Pirates fans are getting fed up, and they made their voices heard on Friday all throughout their home-opening 9-4 loss to the New York Yankees.

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