Paul Skenes named to National League All-Star team for third straight year

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.

• 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes named to National League All-Star team for 3rd year in a row