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Paul Skenes reveals reason for struggles, velocity drop

Pittsburgh’s reigning NL Cy Young winner says he knows what's behind his down year and reduced velocity.

Published Sep 23, 2026, 1:14 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

It’s been a down year for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, but the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner thinks he knows the reason behind his struggles.