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Fox Sports
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Last Night in Baseball: Paul Skenes bests Phillies, looks like Paul Skenes again
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to handle themselves. That's why we're here to help, though, by sifting through the previous days' games, and figuring out what you missed, but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from the weekend in Major League Baseball : Skenes dominates, Pirates sweep Paul Skenes' ERA kept dropping in May, but there were some potentially concerning signs left behind in those early starts. He was uncharacteristically struggling with his command and control, such as when he gave up three home runs to the Cubs on May 1 while walking four, or gave up another four free passes to the Cardinals in his next start, or the three walks allowed to the Mets in the one after that. You don't really like to think about what a sudden loss of command for a flamethrowing starting pitcher means, especially one as precise with their location as Skenes has been in his young careere, but it was hard to not start to wonder if something alarming was happening. Such is the way of modern baseball and max-effort velocity. Whatever was bothering Skenes, though, be it physical or mechanical, seems to be in the rear view, as the Phillies just got a reminder of on Sunday. In a performance that secured the sweep for the Pirates, Skenes went 7.2 innings with seven strikeouts against one walk, while allowing just one unearned run and a pair of hits. His ERA now stands at 1.88, even lower than last year's absurd 1.96 rookie-season performance, and, over his last five starts — meaning the five since that troubling run of command and control issues — Skenes has posted a 0.74 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 36.1 innings, and against all of five walks. He's also just allowed the one homer in that stretch. That performance has brought him all of a 3-2 record to show for it, because this is still the Pirates we're talking about — they've scored 3.6 runs per start for him over those five, and that's with one of them being a 10-run effort — but hey, it's at least headed in the right direction. Sort of. The Pirates are lucky they've got a guy who can win a 2-1 game, is all, but maybe the bats could stand to be a little less withholding when their guy is on the mound, hmm? Just because he can win in those situations doesn't mean he should have to do so almost exclusively. As for the Phillies… it hasn't been a great June. The Brewers completed a weekend sweep on the first of the month, then they lost two of three to the Blue Jays — including a walk-off loss on Wednesday — and now they were swept by the lowly Pirates, a team still on pace for 98 losses despite sweeping the Phils and having literally Paul Skenes in their rotation. The Phillies are now 4.5 games back of the Mets in the NL East, even though they were in first place on May 31, and have spent 36 days in that spot this year. Raleigh extends home run lead Cal Raleigh didn't play on Sunday — hey, he's a catcher, even Big Dumper needs a day off sometimes — but on Saturday, he went yard twice . He's now up to .272/.380/.655 on the season, with an MLB-leading 26 homers: that's three more than Aaron Judge, who sits in second place and is ranked that highly because he also went deep twice over the weekend, with a pair of homers against the Red Sox on Sunday. Despite Raleigh driving in four runs on his own with those dingers, the Mariners would fall to the Angels, 8-6, their fifth loss in a row. While we're on the subject… Kirby's Return to Dream Land George Kirby's 2025 hadn't been going that well. He didn't even make his debut until May 22, owing to shoulder inflammation that forced him to the Injured List to begin the season, and then, in his first two starts, he looked an awful lot like a guy who was debuting late after coming off of an injury: Kirby allowed 11 runs in 8.2 innings, while allowing three homers. In Kirby's third start of the year, he recaptured a bit of the old magic, going five innings against the Orioles while allowing two runs. The Mariners lost, but that wasn't on him, at least, like in the previous two outings. Sunday, though, was when everything came together again for Kirby: seven innings, two runs allowed, no walks, a pair of hits, and 14 strikeouts. It ended a skid for both Kirby and the Mariners, who as said above had lost five in a row and were in line to be swept by the Angels. Now, Kirby isn't usually this kind of strikeout guy, but it's still a great sign for his return to prominence. He's been a durable and reliable starter for a few years now, one who succeeds largely on keeping the ball in the park often enough while limiting walks to league-leading rates — Kirby gave up just 0.9 walks per nine innings in 2023, across over 190 frames, and then led the league again at just 1.1 per nine in 2024. The strikeouts are there — Kirby's at 8.6 of those per nine in his career — but it's keeping baserunners to a minimum and allowing solo shots that allows him to be an above-average rotation arm for the Mariners. The kind they'll need around if they're to keep competing for supremacy in the AL West. Alonso makes Mets history in Mets sweep Pete Alonso's Sunday helped the Mets sweep the Rockies — Colorado followed up a surprise sweep of the Marlins last week by being handed three Ls in a row against New York — and also moved him up their history books. Alonso's first homer of the day tied him for second all-time on the Mets list with David Wright, and his second gave him sole possession. Alonso is just nine long balls away from tying Daryl Strawberry for first place on this list, as well: given that it's June 9 and the Mets' first baseman already has 17 dingers on the year, and he's hit at least 34 in every full, non-pandemic-shortened season he's played in the majors, we're likely to see him climb to the top of the leaderboard before too much longer. Whether Alonso puts some serious distance between himself and New York's past is going to depend entirely on whether he ends up signing a long-term deal or not this offseason – Alonso has a $24 million player option in 2026, the second and final year of the deal he signed this winter – but you'd have to imagine the Mets are more open to his contract demands now than they were in the offseason. Assuming he can keep hitting like he has been, anyway: Alonso is up to .301/.396/.594 on the year, which would all be career-highs. The Braves are scuffling, but Acuña is not The Braves are still having a rough 2025, and that hasn't changed all that much since Ronald Acuña Jr. returned from his second ACL surgery back on May 23: they're now 27-37 on the season, 9.5 out from a wild card spot, and have now lost seven games in a row.. However, none of that is Acuña's doing: he's batting .304/.391/.554 with four homers and a 163 OPS+ in the 15 games since he's come back from injury, and he even flashed a bit of leather in the outfield on Sunday against the Giants. The diving catch itself is a highlight, but that Acuña immediately rolls back into position so he can hold the runners on second and first base where they were to keep them from advancing is a nifty bonus. There's still a lot of talent on this team, and if Acuña can keep it rolling, maybe they'll be able to turn things around before it's too late. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Paul Skenes Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne shares a glimpse of her busy day in Manhattan
Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne shares a glimpse of her busy day in Manhattan (Image Source: Getty) Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching star Paul Skenes' girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, needs no introduction when it comes to being one of the most popular influencers on social media and her athletic prowess as a gymnast . The former LSU star loves updating her million fans and followers on social media about her major and minor life events. Olivia Dunne recently graced the cover of the popular magazine Sports Illustrated , while her beau, the Pirates star Paul Skenes , would be representing Team USA for the 2016 World Baseball Classic. Olivia Dunne gives a sneak peak of her busy day all the way from Manhattan Olivia Dunne's 5.3 million followers on Instagram not only speak volumes about her popularity but also about her consistent effort to keep her fans engaged with her day-to-day life. The former LSU star recently shared a glimpse from her extremely busy day in Manhattan. Dunne shared a slew of pictures on her Instagram handle, comprising a few snaps from her Sports Illustrated cover shoot. In one of the snaps, she was seen on top of the Empire State Building enjoying a breezy day, caressing her face and blonde hair. Post that Dunne even posted a picture of herself in a beige dress and captioned it as Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo 'Busy Gal.' Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition's editor-in-chief, MJ Day, recently spoke about Olivia Dunne and even praised her dedication towards modeling. Day said, 'Olivia Dunne's why goes far beyond the floor and bars—it's about changing the game for athletes everywhere. She was one of the first to leverage the power of name, image, and likeness deals, building a brand that's both financially successful and rooted in showing the real Livvy.' She further elaborated- 'She's not just a social media sensation; she's a pioneering force who has created opportunities for herself and, by extension, countless other athletes by demonstrating how to navigate the intersection of sports, business, and digital influence.' Reportedly, the launch event of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition was held at the Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York City. Olivia Dunne was present along with her fellow modeling friends. Also Read: Olivia Dunne drops one-word reaction after Paul Skenes strikes Mets' star Juan Soto Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'I wasn't shocked'- Paul Skenes' reaction on Derek Shelton's exit points towards loopholes in Pirates' front office
'I wasn't shocked'- Paul Skenes' reaction on Derek Shelton's exit points towards loopholes in Pirates' front office (Image Source: Getty) The Pittsburgh Pirates made headlines after they went on to show the exit door to their manager, Derek Shelton. Reportedly, he has been replaced by the Pirates' bench coach, Don Kelly , for the ongoing MLB season. The decision came after a strict scrutiny of Shelton's 6-year stint with the Pirates, which speaks volumes about the inconsistent performance of the team for a long time. Operation Sindoor Pak to deploy students in case of war with India? What Khawaja Asif said Abu Jundal, Yusuf Azhar & more: 5 key Pakistani terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor Entry to airports banned, ATMs closed & more such news: Govt says 'fake news' Recently, Pirates pitching star Paul Skenes reacted to the exit of Derek Shelton from the team. His reaction clearly hints towards the turmoil in the Pirates' front office. Paul Skenes' reactions on Derek Shelton's exit indicates turmoil in the Pirates' front office The recent move of the Pittsburgh Pirates with respect to the exit of their longtime manager, Derek Shelton, in the middle of the 2025 MLB season made headlines across the globe. Reportedly, Don Kelly, the bench coach of the Pirates, would be taking over as the new managerial head of the team. Despite the inconsistent performance of the Pirates, pitching star Paul Skenes believes that someone has to be held accountable for that, whether it's the managerial head or team coach. During a recent after-game interview, Skenes spoke about the sudden exit of the Pirates manager Derek Shelton and even admitted that he wasn't shocked by the move of the Pirates. He said, 'I wasn't shocked; we're 12-26. Someone's gotta be held accountable. Unfortunately, right now it's him.' He further said, 'We're going to grow. We better grow. If we don't grow, it's a completely lost season.' Derek Shelton dismissed as Pirates manager | MLB Now With inconsistent efforts and losing streaks over a period of time, the Pirates ranked at the bottom in the league. The exit of Derek Shelton sent waves across the MLB fraternity as netizens believe that it was totally unfair to hold him as the sole reason for the poor performance of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Even Shelton revealed that over the years managing the MLB season with the Pirates had become frustrating for him. Also Read: 'Pirates come to mind as a good trade partner'- MLB insider drops a major update on Yankees reunion with their former star
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paul Skenes' wife Livvy Dunne responds to viral backlash with grace and humor
LSU gymnast and online sensation Olivia "Livvy" Dunne was back in the limelight this time not for her performance on the mat, but for a moment at Churchill Downs. Her reading of the traditional "Riders Up" call before the Kentucky Oaks drew mixed reactions on the internet. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Critics said she appeared nervous, read from cue cards, and lost the spirit of the moment. But Dunne had a straightforward answer that indicated she wasn't paying attention to the gossip. Paul Skenes' wife Livvy Dunne's big Derby debut sparks online buzz It was Livvy Dunne's first-ever Kentucky Derby weekend, and she was in the thick of it. Selected to deliver the iconic "Riders Up" call ahead of the Kentucky Oaks, she was standing on stage in a pink ruffled gown and pink fascinator to match, eager to prove herself. But when she delivered the two-line statement, many in the crowd were unimpressed. One solitary "woohoo! " rang out in reply. Later, social media tore it apart, with some complaining that she gazed downward too much, sounded uncertain, or failed to memorize the script. Videos of the moment caught fire, notably one posted by NBC Sports on X. The quick backlash came with commentators pointing fingers at her delivery and blaming her for not being adequately prepared. But Livvy Dunne wasn't quiet. Paul Skenes' wife Livvy Dunne keeps it light and keeps being Livvy Dunne Rather than shooting fire with fire, Livvy Dunne went to TikTok to stealthily deal with the moment. In a glamour video showing off her Derby-day look, she posted a short, candid response to a viewer's query as to the call: " I couldn't hear myself because of the echo of the microphone." When someone else in the audience asked another fan why everyone was being so cruel to her, Livvy Dunne answered with a quick but indicative "Yes." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It wasn't defensive. It wasn't overexplained. Just Livvy being Livvy allowing her charm and authenticity to speak for themselves. Despite the announcement spectacle, Livvy Dunne still had a great time at her Derby weekend. She also hosted Club SI at Churchill Downs, turning heads in her chic dress and mingling with sporting and fashion celebrities. Her pink frock, with flared shoulders and side slit, was a perfect fit for the high-fashion vibe of the day. And while the internet picked apart her mic moment, Livvy Dunne appeared more concerned with grander things. Only a few weeks prior, she officially retired from gymnastics after devoting years of her life to it. The 22-year-old has been competing since the tender age of three, and now she's entering a new era full of possibility and liberty. Speaking during a recent interview, she explained how she cannot wait for what comes next outside of gymnastics. More for herself, fresh endeavors, and yes, a bit more Kentucky Derby glitz. Also Read:
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 takeaways from $1.11 million sale of Paul Skenes' MLB Debut Auto Patch Card
When the Paul Skenes' MLB Debut Auto Patch Card sold for more than $1 million, the collectible card space shifted. It marked a deciding moment in the evolution of the hobby and industry. There are three critical implications from that sale where the card sold for $1.11 million. It wasn't just that the Skenes card sold for $1.11 million. The card was bought by Dick's Sporting Goods, which has its headquarters right outside Pittsburgh. The sale brought plenty of conversation especially because it didn't land in the hands of a collector or individual. Instead, a company with a revenue of $13 billion in 2024 locked up the card. Who knows if that card will ever be sold publicly again? This could encourage other corporations to invest in cards if they fit their brand including the teams themselves. For example, Nintendo could buy Roki Sasaki's MLB debut patch card or Ford could buy Cooper Flagg's rarest NBA rookie card if he's drafted by Detroit. It may sound like a long shot, but no one probably expected Dick's to emerge as the owner of the Skenes card. 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: The Paul Skenes 1/1 Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card has sold at auction for $1,110, all active MLB players, only Mike Trout has ever had a card sell for more. — Topps (@Topps) March 21, 2025 For a long time, collecting has felt like a personal hobby and in some ways it still is. People collect what and how they want. However, cards are becoming part of the public discourse. Celebrities and athletes are involved in the businesses, like Tom Brady buying a card store. You see athletes like Mike Trout grading cards and Topps rolling out players at different shops around the country for Hobby Rip Nights. The social media savviness of the card manufacturers has made it so that every good pull or interesting moment in the space gets amplified. Dick's got the initial PR hit and will benefit from the subsequent exposure of displaying the card for the public. It plans to house the card at the Ross Park House of Sport in Pittsburgh for collectors and baseball fans to see. In November, Topps took a 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth card to the MLB store in New York to allow people to see the rare card. Public engagement with cards whether in person or online continues to grow. When it comes to modern baseball cards, only two cards have sold for more than $1 million prior to the Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch Auto sale. They were both rare Mike Trout autographed cards with the last one being sold in 2022. Now, in a matter of 10 days, two modern baseball cards surpassed that $1 million mark. The first was Paul Skenes' card on March 21 and the second was a Shohei Ohtani 2024 Topps 50/50 Dynasty card that featured the MLB Logoman Patch from Ohtani's pants that we wore when he hit the 50 home run and 50 stolen base mark last season. That card sold for $1.067 million on March 29. The common theme for both cards is they include a unique patch from a very specific moment. There will be more opportunities for those types of cards as Fanatics continues its partnership with MLB and starts with the NBA and NFL licenses in the coming months and years. Many modern basketball and football cards have passed $1 million, and the frequency could only grow.
