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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pirates Preview: All-Star Paul Skenes makes first start of second half
This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW. The Pittsburgh Pirates' miserable weekend ended with a 7-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, which capped off a series sweep. Andrew Heaney was knocked around for seven runs in four innings, and the offense once again couldn't muster much of anything. Things aren't about to get any easier for the Pirates (39-61), who start a three-game series with the MLB-best Detroit Tigers (60-40) on Monday night. Click here to read more on PGHBaseballNOW. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Livvy Dunne turns heads in white bikini as Paul Skenes joins her for beach day after MLB All-Star Game
Livvy Dunne turns heads in white bikini as Paul Skenes joins her for beach day after MLB All-Star Game (Image via Getty) All eyes were on Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates' star pitcher, and his girlfriend Olivia 'Livvy' Dunne as they enjoyed a relaxing beach day shortly after attending the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. The couple shared joyful moments at Siesta Key, Florida, providing fans a glimpse of their off-field life together. Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne enjoy beach break after All-Star excitement After a whirlwind weekend in Atlanta—including the red carpet and Home Run Derby—Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne headed to Siesta Key for a much‑needed getaway. Livvy, a former LSU gymnast turned media influencer, posted a sun‑drenched picture of the two relaxing by the waves. Livvy Dunne turns heads in white bikini as Paul Skenes joins her for beach day after MLB All-Star Game Paul Skenes, who started for the National League in the All‑Star Game with a standout performance, looked carefree in casual summer wear while Dunne showed off her elegant beach style in a stunning white bikini. The pair's beach trip came just days after Skenes received praise for helping Dunne fix her shoe during the All‑Star red carpet in Atlanta. That sweet gesture captured public attention and added to the couple's growing affectionate reputation. Also Read: Paul Skenes Wins Hearts With Sweet Gesture As Olivia Dunne Stuns In Blue Dress At All-Star Carpet Event Paul Skenes balances baseball stardom with personal life and paparazzi love While making his mark on the diamond, posting a 2.01 ERA and over 130 strikeouts, Paul Skenes also managed to steal hearts off the field with his support for Livvy Dunne. Their beach outing in Florida highlights how the couple blends life as young public figures with moments of normalcy and relaxation. Livvy Dunne, known for her large social media following and recent graduation from LSU, used her Instagram Stories to share snapshots of the serene escape. Fans responded warmly, celebrating the pair's meaningful connection, including the newly viral beach shots. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Cosmopolitan
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Paul Skenes Saved Livvy Dunne's Red Carpet Wardrobe Malfunction
Is Paul Skenes the boyfriend of the year? Fans definitely think so after he helped his girlfriend, Livvy Dunne, fix a mini wardrobe malfunction as they walked the MLB's All-Star red carpet on July 15. Paul opted for a plum duochrome suit with a white button-up shirt and sunglasses, while the former Louisiana State University gymnast rocked a backless royal blue dress with white strappy heels. As is often the case with these shoes, one of the straps came undone. That's when Paul came to the rescue and gently laced her heel back up, per footage captured by the MLB. S'cute! Of course, fans of the couple couldn't contain their emotions at the sweet gesture. 'It wasn't just fashion, it was a power move. A winning pitch both on and off the field,' one person wrote, referring to Paul's position as the Pittsburgh Pirates' pitcher. Another chimed in, writing, 'What a gentleman.' The athletes have been romantically linked since 2023. They first sparked dating rumors when Livvy wore Paul's jersey at the College World Series that June. They went public with their relationship two months later, and since then, Livvy has opened up about how their connection is still going strong. 'We don't restrict each other from doing things,' she told People in June. 'I've been in relationships in the past like that—where it's almost like you have a leash on you, you can't do anything.' She continued, 'But he has a job to do and I have a job to do—I know that's so important for two young kids in a relationship to realize. So, yeah, we just have a good time and it's a two-way road.' As for how they constantly support each other's jobs as pro athletes, Livvy is all about showing up for her man. 'I'm trying to go to as many baseball games as I can,' she shared. 'I really just enjoy watching him and he's always on the go. He's an athlete, so I get it. I get the grind.'
Chicago Tribune
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Naperville's Colin Barczi may not hit umpires with line drives at Vanderbilt. But the drives keep coming.
One game during Colin Barczi's senior season at Naperville Central still exemplifies his approach to hitting more than two years later. Twice during that game, Barczi hit an umpire with a line drive up the middle. 'He just hit the ball so hard, and the umpires could not get out of the way,' Naperville Central coach Mike Stock recalled. As Barczi came to the plate for his third at-bat, the umpires repositioned themselves. 'The one guy went behind the infield, which wasn't the proper position,' Stock said. 'But he had already been tagged by Colin, and he wasn't going to let that happen again.' Barcz hasn't changed. As a sophomore at Vanderbilt (43-18) this season, his first as the starting catcher, he hit .253 with 11 doubles, eight home runs, 39 RBIs and 30 runs scored. 'Going up the middle has always been like my approach, so I guess they kind of figured that out,' he said. 'My mindset has always been to do damage. I've always been a power hitter first, so I'm always trying to hit home runs and doubles in the gaps. That's just my identity.' His family is part of that identity too. Barczi's father, Scott, played four years in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system after graduating from Northwestern. 'My maturity comes from good preparation, which comes from just great coaching all my life,' Barczi said. 'My dad, who has been around the game for a very long time, knows his stuff. He was my coach every year growing up. So just having that pitch preparation and support that he brought really helped me with my confidence.' That coaching worked similar wonders for Barczi's older brother, Christian, who played at Valparaiso for four seasons. '(Christian) was the hardest worker I've ever seen,' Barczi said. 'There wasn't an ounce of quit in him throughout his college career. He taught me to always work your butt off and never feel sorry for yourself.' With that background, Barczi turned into a force at the plate. He was the DuPage Valley Conference's first three-time player of the year, hitting over .415 each season. 'He's the best hitter I've coached,' Stock said. 'He was at a different level than anyone I had coached before.' That meant a lot of interest from college coaches. But from early childhood, Barczi's favorite college team was Vanderbilt, which won the Men's College World Series in 2014 and 2019 and was the runner-up in 2015 and 2021. 'They were always on TV growing up,' Barczi said. 'I was like 10 years old in 2014 when they won the World Series. I remember walking around as a kid with my Vanderbilt shirt on. 'I was like, 'This is like my dream to play here.'' But eight years after that title, during the summer between Barczi's sophomore and junior years at Naperville Central, all was quiet on the Vanderbilt front as other Division I offers arrived. 'I didn't want to give up on the dream that I'd had ever since I was a kid,' he said. So before committing to play elsewhere, Barczi texted his travel coach, Tyler Thompson, pleading with him to reach out to Vanderbilt. 'It was a little last shot in the dark,' Barczi said. He nervously waited for a response. Only a few minutes later, Thompson texted back, saying Vanderbilt was actually keeping tabs on Barczi. In fact, the coaches wanted to see him play, and they did. But Barczi kept waiting. Later that summer, Barczi was walking on a beach in Alabama between games in a travel tournament when his phone rang. Vanderbilt assistant Mike Baxter was on the line. Barczi picked up instantly. 'We'd love to have you here,' Barczi recalled Baxter saying. Barczi accepted on the spot. At last, he was Vanderbilt-bound. 'It was a little surreal,' he said. As a freshman for the Commodores, Barczi backed up Alan Espinal, one of the nation's top catchers at the time. Then the Colorado Rockies selected Espinal in the 11th round of the 2024 MLB draft, and Barczi became the starting catcher. 'Barz has a very even disposition for the game and is a very respected teammate,' Vanderbilt head coach Tim Corbin said. 'He possesses all the physical tools that you would look for in a catcher. 'Colin became a very important piece of our lineup toward the end of last year.' But the Commodores' season ended in the regionals of the NCAA Tournament with losses to Louisville and Wright State. It's not enough for Barczi to play at his dream college. He wants to win there. 'We have to make it to Omaha now,' he said. 'We've got to bring home a national championship.'
USA Today
13-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former LSU star Paul Skenes named starting pitcher for National League in All-Star game
The National League named former LSU baseball star Paul Skenes its starting pitcher for the 2025 All-Star Game. It is Skenes' second time earning the distinction. The Pittsburgh Pirates' right-hander started last year's All-Star game ahead of winning the National League's Rookie of the Year award. Skenes is currently the betting favorite for the National League's Cy Young award, given to the best pitcher. In his second year of professional baseball, the ex-LSU hurler is putting together a standout season. Skenes' 2.01 ERA leads the National League. He has 131 strikeouts and a 0.93 WHIP through 121 innings pitched, all of which are top five in the National League. Through 20 starts in 2025, Skenes has surrendered over three runs just twice. In his most recent outing, he eclipsed his 300th career strikeout. It took him just 43 starts to reach the milestone, making him the first Pirates pitcher and one of 17 MLB pitchers all-time to do so. Skenes takes the mound for the All-Star game in Atlanta, GA, on Tuesday at 7 PM CT.
