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Paul Skenes faces competition for Cy Young Award from Misiorowski

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:21 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Paul Skenes faces competition for Cy Young Award from Misiorowski

Summary

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, is facing stiff competition this season. Despite a solid 2.86 ERA and 107 strikeouts over 88 innings, Skenes trails Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski, who has a 1.45 ERA and 29 first-place votes in the latest Cy Young poll. Skenes has struggled with the Pirates currently losing seven straight games in which he started, hindering his chances for a repeat. Experts suggest that if he does not win this season, he may not have another opportunity until 2028 due to potential work stoppages from CBA negotiations.

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By the Numbers

•Paul Skenes has a 2.86 ERA this season.
•Skenes trails Jacob Misiorowski for the Cy Young lead.
•The Pirates have lost their last seven games started by Skenes.
•Misiorowski leads MLB with a 1.45 ERA.
•Experts forecast Skenes may need to wait until 2028 for another Cy Young.

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What they're saying

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes is trying to win back-to-back Cy Young Awards, but may have a difficult time thanks to Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers.
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