Paul Skenes named to National League All-Star team for third straight year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:23 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has been selected to the National League All-Star team for this year’s MLB All-Star Game, set for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. At 24 years old, Skenes leads the National League with a 2.35 ERA and 505 strikeouts since debuting on May 11, 2024. He joins Rip Sewell and Elroy Face as the only Pirates pitchers to earn All-Star honors in three consecutive seasons. Skenes previously won the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year and the 2025 Cy Young Award. His current strikeout total ranks fourth among NL pitchers, with his final opportunity to add to these numbers happening before the All-Star break.
- •Skenes leads the NL in ERA at 2.35 and strikeouts with 505.
- •All-Star Game takes place on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park.
- •Skenes joined elite company as a three-time All-Star for the Pirates.
- •He ranks fourth in strikeouts among NL pitchers with 119.
- •Won the 2024 Rookie of the Year and 2025 Cy Young awards.
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes named to National League All-Star team for 3rd year in a row
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Skenes Named Pirates Lone All-Star Representative
"For the third time in as many big-league seasons, Paul Skenes will represent the Pirates at the All-Star Game. The […] The post Paul Skenes Named Pirates Lone All-Star Representative appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
"Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes has been named to the National League All-Star team for this year’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 12:23 AMPirates star pitcher Paul Skenes named to National League All-Star team for 3rd year in a row
Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes has been named to the National League All-Star team for this year’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 11:51 PMPaul Skenes Named Pirates Lone All-Star Representative
For the third time in as many big-league seasons, Paul Skenes will represent the Pirates at the All-Star Game. The […] The post Paul Skenes Named Pirates Lone All-Star Representative appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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