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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former GM floats Red Sox blockbuster trade for ‘true ace' Paul Skenes
The Pittsburgh Pirates have publicly stated that they don't want to trade Paul Skenes. But as one former MLB general manager notes, it might be their wisest course of action. On Wednesday, former GM Jim Bowden laid out five different trade proposals that might motivate the Pirates to trade away their 22-year-old ace. One of those proposals is for the Boston Red Sox. Advertisement A trade for Skenes wouldn't come cheap. Bowden described the young star as 'the most valuable trade asset in decades' due to his unique combination of talent, price and youth. 'He has more than four years of team control remaining and is the hardest type of player to acquire in the major leagues: a true ace, face of the franchise and fan favorite,' Bowden wrote." So what would it take for Boston to pry away one of the brightest talents in baseball? Bowden suggests a package of prospects: OF Roman Anthony, 2B/SS Franklin Arias, 1B/OF Justin Gonzales, RHP Luis Perales. 'To start the package, the Red Sox could offer Anthony, the top position-player prospect in baseball, whom the Pirates could promote to the majors immediately, giving him a chance to win NL Rookie of the Year this season,' Bowden wrote. 'They'd also improve their longer-term future by acquiring a middle infielder in Arias, a power bat in Gonzales and a power arm in Perales. Meanwhile, for Boston, a rotation led by Skenes and Garrett Crochet would be a game-changer.' Advertisement Skenes has already established himself as one of the most exciting talents in baseball. However, Pittsburgh doesn't have much else on the roster. Here's the other thing: The franchise is notoriously cheap. Bowden doubted that the Pirates would be willing or able to shell out the "$350 million to $400 million" it would take to lock up Skenes before he hits free agency. For now, the Pirates are saying all the right things. When asked about the idea of trading Skenes, former Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said the idea was off the table. 'No, it's not at all part of the conversation,' Cherington said to reporters. Advertisement But should it be? Pittsburgh has the second-worst record in the National League and not much optimism to be a contender during the next few years. A Skenes trade could alter the course of the franchise moving forward. But it wouldn't come cheap. If you're the Red Sox, you have to consider it – even if it means giving up the No. 1 prospect in baseball. More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Livvy Dunne Watches Paul Skenes Give up Three Home Runs in One Inning
On Thursday, Paul Skenes fell to a 3-3 record after what must have been one of the toughest innings of his young career. The Chicago Cubs triumphed over the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 8-3, fueled by a powerful offensive surge in the fifth inning. Advertisement Skenes had kept the Cubs scoreless through four innings but there were signs that he didn't have his best stuff today. After giving up a leadoff single to Ian Happ, Paul also walked four batters in the early innings. After taking a 2-0 lead into the fifth inning, the wheels came completely off for Skenes and the Pirates. Paul had only given up one home run on the season but surrendered three of them in the fifth inning which led to an early exit for the reigning Rookie of the Year. Girlfriend Livvy Dunne had posted pictures from Pittsburgh ahead of the game in her Instagram stories. Afterwards in the clubhouse, the always professional Skenes fielded questions about his performance. He said, 'Yeah, execution wasn't there. Kind of spraying the ball, got away with it there for awhile…Good pieces of hitting. I don't know, I kinda missed my spot. Yeah, good for them.' Advertisement Paul was asked if he was laboring out there today. He said, 'Yeah, I wasn't super sharp today…Bullpen [warmups] was a little all over the place. And then, went out in the game and it was a little all over the place [too].' Overall, there was a very somber mood at PNC Park after last night's tragic incident when a fan was critically injured after falling from the stands in left field. Before the game, the team posted the following statement from Pirates owner Bob Nutting. Skenes is next scheduled to pitch on Tuesday night in St. Louis against the Cardinals. Related: LSU's Livvy Dunne to Be Honored at Kentucky Derby Event Related: Livvy Dunne Shares Revealing Swimsuit Photos Related: Some Fans are Disgusted by Livvy Dunne's Latest Viral Video
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Livvy Dunne surprises fans with adorable nickname for Paul Skenes as she drops swoon-worthy birthday post for boyfriend
Paul Skenes gets the cutest birthday gift ever from girlfriend Livvy Dunne (Instagram/Olivia Dunne) On May 29, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes celebrated his 23rd birthday, and girlfriend Olivia Dunne made sure the day didn't pass without a heartfelt shoutout. With her signature charm, the LSU gymnast turned social media sensation shared a carousel of affectionate moments with her 5.3 million Instagram followers, melting hearts with every swipe. From love notes to nicknames: Livvy Dunne 's birthday post for Paul Skenes is all fans can talk about 'Happy birthday little baby @paulskenes 🤍🎂,' Livvy Dunne wrote, keeping the caption short but packed with love. The first image? A candid snap of the couple enjoying a serene dinner date, with Skenes munching on a fry as Dunne laughed lovingly beside him. It's a photo that encapsulates their chemistry—intimate, lighthearted, and completely in sync. The post, filled with a total of seven photos, offered fans a rare glimpse into their private world. From goofball selfies to prep moments before the 2025 BBWAA Awards Dinner and cuddles with their golden retriever Roux, Dunne's 'photo dump' was more than just a birthday tribute—it was a digital scrapbook of two young stars living in the moment. The couple's journey began at LSU, where both were collegiate athletic standouts. Romance rumors swirled for months before Skenes finally confirmed their relationship in August 2023. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Since then, they've become a beloved fixture in the world of sports and social media—appearing together at games, events, red carpets, and magazine features. In fact, their joint appearance in GQ earlier this year cemented their 'It Couple' status among Gen Z. Dressed to the nines for a chic photoshoot, the duo discussed their early dating days. Dunne hilariously recalled, 'I was like, 'Who is this kid and why won't he follow me back?'' Skenes, who is notably low-key online, hadn't even realized he left her hanging. Their bond goes far beyond social media appearances and public admiration. In March, Dunne's gymnastics season ended abruptly due to an avulsion fracture in her kneecap. Though Skenes was away in spring training with the Pirates, his gesture spoke volumes. 'He had Starbucks and flowers and Raising Cane's delivered to me,' Dunne told PEOPLE, highlighting how he showed up for her even from miles away. Now a three-time Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, Dunne has continued to juggle fame, fitness, and a thriving relationship with grace. From Puerto Rico to Portugal and now the cover of the 2025 edition with a stunning Bermuda shoot, her modeling career has soared, even as she bids farewell to collegiate gymnastics. Through it all, Skenes has been a grounding presence. Whether it's adjusting bowties before events or stealing kisses at LSU, their shared moments show us what young love, built on mutual respect and support, can look like in the spotlight. As fans flood the comment section with birthday wishes and admiration, one thing is clear—Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes are more than just a pretty pair. They're building something real, one sweet memory at a time. Also Read: A.J. Smith-Shawver injury update: When will the Braves rookie pitcher return after manager Brian Snitker says "doesn't look good"
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Last Night in Baseball: Paul Skenes actually got some run support for once
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 last night in Major League Baseball: Pirates finally support Skenes (when he doesn't need it) Pirates' ace Paul Skenes has a 2.15 ERA for the season, but his win-loss record is 4-5, and Pittsburgh is just 5-7 in his 12 starts. The worst example of this problem came two appearances ago, when Skenes threw eight innings of one-run ball against the powerful Phillies' lineup, and still took the L. Pittsburgh remembered that it's legal to give him some run support on Wednesday, however, with the Pirates crushing the Diamondbacks, 10-1. Skenes did his part, too, going 6.2 innings without giving up a walk or a run, scattering four hits while striking out seven batters. The Pirates' bats rarely come through for their ace, but they plated 10 runs for just the second time in 57 games this season – the other occurrence was also in support of Skenes. Maybe the Pirates might want to spread those out a little for their ace next time? You know, stop with the feast or famine thing, help him win some of those other starts where he gives up one or two runs? Listen we're just trying to be helpful, and frankly the Pirates could use the assist. Judge is intentionally walked, twice Aaron Judge is a supremely dangerous hitter, and there's no shame in admitting as much when facing him down. The man is hitting .391/.488/.739, each slash leading the league and serving as career-highs for the Yankees' outfielder, too. That's why Angels' manager Ron Washington signaled for the intentional walk not once, but twice in two trips to the plate on Wednesday. At least this way, Judge only gets the one base. It mostly worked, too, since Judge didn't come around to score in the contest, but the problem is that none of the Angels' batters did, either. So the one run the Yankees did put on the board without Judge's assistance was enough to secure the dub and the sweep. That gives the Yankees five wins in a row, 16 victories in their last 20 games, and a seven-game lead in the AL East. Guardians 5-run 8th topples Dodgers The Dodgers rolled over the Guardians in the first two games of the series, 7-2 and 9-5, but it was Cleveland putting the hurt on in the finale. They were down 4-2 in the eighth inning, making it look like they were on their way to being swept by the defending champions and current NL West leaders, but then the bats woke up. Jhonkensy Noel kicked things off with a single, and Will Wilson followed with his own. Daniel Schneemann walked, loading the bases, then, after Austin Hedges struck out, Nolan Joneswould single to left, scoring both Big Christmas and Wilson to tie the game 4-4. Alex Vesia would come in from the Dodgers' bullpen in relief of Tanner Scott, but it simply made things worse: Angel Martinez would hit a three-run homer, clearing the bases and giving us our final score out of Cleveland: 7-4. With the Tigers winning yet again, this was a significant comeback for the Guardians – they're already six games back of Detroit as is, and with the Tigers showing no real signs of slowing down since they started succeeding last August, losing any more ground this early in the year will be a problem later. Brewers walk it off in the 10th inning to beat Red Sox Déjà vu struck in Milwaukee as the Brewers captured their second 10th inning victory in as many nights. It came in notable fashion again, too, as one night after Christian Yelich hit his first-career walk-off home run, rookie Caleb Durbin had his first-career walk-off of any kind. While it wasn't as exhilarating as a final-say grand slam, it counts the same in the standings. With Sal Frelick on third base, Durbin hit a ball high into the sky, forcing Boston's center fielder Ceddanne Raffaela to track back just far enough that his throw to the plate was a tad late. Frelick slid in head first, ensuring the Brewers' victory and Durbin's heroism. The Brewers have now won four in a row, while the Red Sox have dropped five straight. They sit in fourth place in the AL East, 9.5 behind the Yankees, and 4.5 back of a wild card spot. If this baseball thing doesn't work out… What do you think Pete Crow-Armstrong's handicap in golf is? It seems like he's got a pretty natural swing, if this home run from Wednesday against Rockies' starter Tanner Gordon is any indication. Because of the angle and the velocity of the pitch, it didn't come off the bat all that fast — just under 104 mph, per Statcast — but it went exceptionally high, at 113 feet at its apex, and landed 26 feet past the wall in right field. It ended up being the game winner for Chicago, as they defeated the Rockies 2-1, giving the Cubs the sweep. Crow-Armstrong is now up to .275/.303/.563 with 15 homers on the season, and ranks fourth among Cubs' regulars in OPS+ at 142. Their lineup has been something else, if that tidbit didn't alert you to as much on its own. Colorado, meanwhile, had their run differential drop to -175 for the season thanks to the defeat. Fun fact: the 2022 Rockies, who lost 94 games, had an end-of-season run differential of -175. The 2025 Rockies' run differential would have ranked fourth-worst in MLB in 2024 at the end of the year. Colorado has been outscored by a combined 833 runs since the beginning of the 2022 season, a stretch of 542 games. They're now 9-47 in 2025, or, the holders of the worst start through 56 games in modern MLB history (1901-present). 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 Major League Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Paul Skenes pitches like a Cy Young contender while Pirates waste another gem
The Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an easy win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday with a commanding lead. The win was powered by National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His excellent pitching carried the game, helping to quell the Arizona Diamondback offense in a win for the Pirates. Skenes' dominance on the rubber has placed him among baseball's elite young arms on the year. Paul Skenes shines on mound with a historic performance Paul Skenes' performance on Wednesday was nothing less than phenomenal. The young ace threw 6.2 innings of shutout ball, allowing just four hits and no walks while fanning 7 hitters. His control and accuracy were on display as he completely shut down the Arizona lineup. This trip was another gem in what has otherwise been a breakout campaign for Skenes. The 22-year-old continues to build his case as one of the league's premier young pitchers, and what he did on the road easily lived up to the bill. What makes Skenes' dominance that much more impressive is that he can also hold hits in check. He has since completed 35 career starts without surrendering more than six hits in a given contest, which is an MLB record. His ERA currently sits at an incredible 2.15 and his career ERA at a jaw-dropping 2.03. Skenes' 4-5 record this year, however, lies due to a complete absence of run support from his offense. But his ability to control the mound has been evident, and his potential is unquestioned. Also Read: A historic season for Paul Skenes Skenes' early career is already full of impressive markers. He has already become one of the greatest pitchers ever at his age. In fact, among pitchers who started at least 25 games as a 22-year-old, only Babe Ruth in 1917 and Sam McDowell in the 1960s have posted better ERAs than Skenes' 2.08. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The fact that Skenes is performing at this level in just his second season is a sign of his incredible talent and work ethic. With his ability to throw effectively to major league hitters, Skenes is only just starting to reach his full potential. Although Skenes' consistent pitching hasn't led to more wins than losses so far to the Pirates' name this season, it has provided some very valuable arm power. He's been the silver lining for what has otherwise been a miserable season in Pittsburgh. The Pirates are 21-36 overall, last in the National League Central, but they have pitchers like Skenes, who are making the team's future bright. Ahead, the Pirates will seek to follow up on this win when they face the San Diego Padres. The Pirates are to start Mitch Keller in the second game of the series Friday night. The Pirates will look to build on this as they try to climb out of the bottom half of the standings in the division.
