Paul Skenes is having another signature season. Here’s when the former LSU baseball star takes the mound again.
Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace pitcher, is continuing to impress in his sophomore MLB season. After a stellar rookie year where he secured the National League Rookie of the Year award and earned a spot in the All-Star Game, Skenes has maintained his high level of performance in 2025.
As of May 19, 2025, Skenes boasts a 3-4 record with a 2.63 ERA over nine starts. He has accumulated 53 strikeouts and 15 walks in 54⅔ innings pitched. Notably, Skenes has been favored to lead the league in strikeouts this season, with odds placing him as the top contender .
In his latest outing on May 18, 2025, Skenes faced off against Phillies’ rookie pitcher Mick Abel. Despite Skenes’ impressive performance—striking out nine batters and allowing only one run over eight innings—the Pirates fell 1-0, completing a three-game sweep by the Phillies .
Looking ahead, Skenes is expected to take the mound again during the Pirates’ upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The schedule is as follows:
MLB Schedule
- Reds @ Pirates on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 03:40 PM PDT
- Reds @ Pirates on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 03:40 PM PDT
- Reds @ Pirates on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 09:35 AM PDT
- Brewers @ Pirates on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 03:40 PM PDT
- Brewers @ Pirates on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 03:40 PM PDT
- Brewers @ Pirates on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 01:05 PM PDT
- Brewers @ Pirates on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM PDT
- Pirates @ Diamondbacks on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 05:10 PM PDT
- Pirates @ Diamondbacks on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 06:40 PM PDT
- Pirates @ Diamondbacks on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM PDT
- Pirates @ Padres on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 06:40 PM PDT
- Pirates @ Padres on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 06:40 PM PDT
- Pirates @ Padres on Sunday, Jun 01, 2025 at 02:10 PM PDT
- Astros @ Pirates on Tuesday, Jun 03, 2025 at 03:40 PM PDT
- Astros @ Pirates on Wednesday, Jun 04, 2025 at 03:40 PM PDT
- Astros @ Pirates on Thursday, Jun 05, 2025 at 03:40 PM PDT
- Phillies @ Pirates on Friday, Jun 06, 2025 at 03:40 PM PDT
- Phillies @ Pirates on Saturday, Jun 07, 2025 at 01:05 PM PDT
- Phillies @ Pirates on Sunday, Jun 08, 2025 at 10:35 AM PDT
- Marlins @ Pirates on Monday, Jun 09, 2025 at 03:40 PM PDT
Fans can look forward to seeing Skenes continue his dominant pitching as the season progresses.
In addition to his MLB commitments, Skenes has announced his intention to represent Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. At 22 years old, he joins Yankees star Aaron Judge in committing to the national team .
Paul Skenes remains one of the most exciting young talents in Major League Baseball. With his powerful pitching arsenal and consistent performances, he is well on his way to becoming a household name in the sport.
