Paul Skenes struggles while Padres and White Sox create buzz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Paul Skenes continues to face difficulties in his 2026 season, sparking concerns about his performance after a rocky start against the New York Mets. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner has noted further struggles, prompting discussions about potential underlying issues. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres have revived their offense, positioning themselves in the NL Wild Card race. The Chicago White Sox generated excitement with a Pope hat giveaway during their recent events, alongside Tim Anderson's announcement of his retirement.
- •Paul Skenes struggles in 2026 after a poor start against the Mets
- •Padres' offense heats up, aiming for NL Wild Card
- •White Sox host Pope hat giveaway; Tim Anderson announces retirement
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Panic Grows for Paul Skenes, Padres Have Come Alive & Pope Mania Reaches New High for White Sox
"On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan try to figure out what’s wrong with Paul Skenes, highlight the Padres’ hot offense and recap the craziness that was the White Sox giving out a Pope hat.
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