Paul Skenes removed after just 65 pitches — and without hitting 97 mph — in latest troubling start
Paul Skenes hasn’t been his Cy Young Award-winning self this season, and Tuesday’s start almost bordered on shocking. The Pirates ace threw just five innings and just 65 pitches before being yanked … [+2373 chars]
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