Paul Skenes Named National League All-Star Starter and Emerges as Strong Cy Young Contender

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has been named the National League's starting pitcher for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, a significant milestone in his debut season. Skenes is also rapidly emerging as a top contender for the NL Cy Young Award, boasting the league's best ERA at 2.01, a .189 opponent batting average, and a 0.93 WHIP, while allowing only 27 runs over 20 starts. His dominant performance puts him in a tight race with Zack Wheeler for the prestigious award.