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Paul Skenes reveals reason for his struggles, drop in velocity this season

Headline from MLive, from the development of Sep 21, 2026

Newest development Sep 22, 2026 · 2 reportsPirates ace Paul Skenes links concerning velocity dip to World Baseball Classic amid tough season

Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher revealed the reason behind his struggles this season.

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    Paul Skenes reveals reason for his struggles, drop in velocity this season

    Headline from MLive ·

  2. Newest

    Pirates ace Paul Skenes links concerning velocity dip to World Baseball Classic amid tough season

    Headline from Fox News ·

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Reports & sources

9 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Paul Skenes knows ‘the root of’ his velocity drop amid frustrating season (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Paul Skenes believes he has the answer to his velocity dip this season.

  2. Newsweek

    Paul Skenes Reveals Cause of Disappointing Season (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star starting pitcher Paul Skenes revealed one of the reasons as to why he's struggled this season.

  3. UPI

    Pirates' Paul Skenes: World Baseball Classic root of my velocity drop (opens UPI)

    Published

    UPI's feed description

    Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes said the World Baseball Classic was "the root" of his velocity drop in 2026. He is 10-11 this season.

  4. Fox News

    Pirates ace Paul Skenes links concerning velocity dip to World Baseball Classic amid tough season (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes said the World Baseball Classic disrupted his spring ramp-up, contributing to a velocity dip and a nearly doubled ERA this season.

  5. MLive

    Paul Skenes reveals reason for his struggles, drop in velocity this season (opens MLive)

    Published

    MLive's feed description

    Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher revealed the reason behind his struggles this season.

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