◆NEWSPirates Outright Chris Devenski◆ROSTERSent RHP Chris Devenski outright to Indianapolis Indians◆HOT BATBrandon Lowe: .340 AVG, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .917 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEPaul Skenes 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 6 K◆NEWSPirates To Release Marcell Ozuna◆ROSTEROptioned RHP Wilber Dotel to Indianapolis Indians◆ON THE BUMPPaul Skenes: 24 K (last 2 weeks)◆NEWSPirates To Select Ronny Simon◆ROSTERSelected the contract of 2B Ronny Simon from Indianapolis Indians◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 4th in the NL in batting average (.306)◆NEWSPirates Acquire Luke Weaver◆ROSTERActivated RHP Chris Devenski from the 60-day injured list◆STATBraxton Ashcraft ranks 7th in the NL in strikeouts (140)◆NEWSPirates Designate Ron Marinaccio For Assignment◆NEWSPirates Acquire Lake Bachar◆NEWSPirates Place Mitch Keller On 60-Day Injured List

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Paul Skenes’ Red Flags Are Impossible to Ignore

Aug 6 · 16:27

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Episode Notes

Paul Skenes struggled through another concerning start as the Pirates dropped below .500, continuing a 15-start stretch in which he has posted a 5.20 ERA. Alex Stumpf breaks down the declining fastball, inconsistent secondary pitches, mechanical concerns and why Pittsburgh’s playoff path still depends on Skenes rediscovering his ace form.