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Livvy Dunne slays in SI Swimsuit Issue, then watches Paul Skenes slay on mound

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Right after celebrating new pictures from her 2026 Sports Illustrated (SI) Swimsuit Issue photoshoot, Olivia “Livvy” Dunne watched Paul Skenes‘ latest stellar outing. Dunny reposted one of the pictures from her photoshoot on her Instagram Stories, celebrating the “best time of the year,” which is the SI Swimsuit Issue launch week. However, a few hours […] The post Livvy Dunne slays in SI Swimsuit Issue, then watches Paul Skenes slay on mound appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates star Paul Skenes’ electric performance draws Pat McAfee ‘machine’ admission

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On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pushed their record to 23-19 on the 2026 MLB season with a comfortable 3-1 home win over the Colorado Rockies. The headline of this game was pitcher Paul Skenes, who continued his dominant stretch by putting in eight innings of work, throwing eight strikeouts and allowing just two hits on […] The post Pirates star Paul Skenes’ electric performance draws Pat McAfee ‘machine’ admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul Skenes had a moment with Oneil Cruz in the dugout after losing his no-hit bid

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Paul Skenes pitched another gem on Tuesday, but it was not good enough for a no-hitter. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace once again flirted with the rare pitching feat against the Colorado Rockies, but his no-hit bid was broken in the seventh inning by Mickey Moniak in the seventh inning of the game at PNC Park … The post Paul Skenes had a moment with Oneil Cruz in the dugout after losing his no-hit bid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Paul Skenes

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Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Pirates-Colorado Rockies game sparked another debate over baseball’s unwritten rules. Pirates ace Paul Skenes got the start against the Rockies at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. and was absolutely magical. He took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and ended up going eight shutout innings and striking out 10 batters as Pittsburgh beat … The post Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Paul Skenes appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pirates GM’s Jared Jones injury return tease will fire up fans

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The Pittsburgh Pirates already have plenty of potent arms in their rotation such as Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler. When Jared Jones makes his return, the Pirates’ pitching rotation will only get scarier. That return could come sooner than expected if all goes to plan. General manager confirmed Jones will […] The post Pirates GM’s Jared Jones injury return tease will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto edged Paul Skenes in telling stat despite fewer games

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are witnessing Yoshinobu Yamamoto carve out a Hall-of-Fame career. He’s even edged out Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes in one telling stat. This despite Yamamoto playing in fewer games. Yamamoto has pitched through 24 quality starts compared to the Skenes’ 23. Yet the former is younger and again, has played in […] The post Yoshinobu Yamamoto edged Paul Skenes in telling stat despite fewer games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday

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Pittsburgh Pirates star rookie Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut on April 3 this season. There was no shortage of hype for Griffin as he joined the Pirates, but from April 3 through April 23 the shortstop hit just .182 with no home runs. On April 24, however, Griffin turned 20 years old and everything […] The post How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes has perfect reaction to Henry Davis home run

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The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak on Friday, by defeating the Cincinnati Reds 9-1. Pirates catcher Henry Davis blasted two home runs in the game. One of them came during a live broadcast interview with Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes. Skenes had a fun reaction to seeing his teammate blast a homer. “We should […] The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes has perfect reaction to Henry Davis home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates’ Jared Jones receives crucial injury update before Reds clash

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The Pittsburgh Pirates may be in last place in the National League Central standings at the moment, but the team looks like it could compete this year. The NL Central has performed better than expected overall, and the Pirates are right at the .500 mark with a 16-16 record heading into Friday night’s game against […] The post Pirates’ Jared Jones receives crucial injury update before Reds clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Baseball and broadsheets: Sportswriters trying to survive one day at a time

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Pittsburgh has lately embodied the harshest causes for concern about the state and future of baseball and broadsheets alike. The Pirates are coming off seven consecutive losing seasons and struggling to draw five-digit crowds at each game. And whatever the news and mood around PNC Park, another Steel City institution has wondered if it will…

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Paul Skenes Actually Delivers on Bouncy House Gift for Konnor Griffin's 20th Birthday

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Konnor Griffin joined Barry Bonds as the only members of the Pittsburgh Pirates to have ever recorded two hits, including a home run, along with a stolen base on their birthday, but the big moment for the 20-year-old rookie only got better from there thanks to the absurd presence of a "bouncy ...

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Sealed Product Investing April 2026: Which April Boxes Are Worth Holding Long-Term

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The current market for unopened boxes is shifting toward ultra-premium scarcity. Not all new releases offer strong growth potential. Smart investors look for low print runs and elite player checklists to find winners. This month offers several high-conviction opportunities in sports and TCG ...

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Tigers star Tarik Skubal’s frustrated moment vs. Brewers draws ‘competitive’ truth bomb

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Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal was in the middle of another strong effort on the mound in the seventh inning of Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. A Blake Perkins’ two-run double in the seventh led to the game being tied at 3-3. The hit also ended Skubal’s day on the mound. Skubal displayed […] The post Tigers star Tarik Skubal’s frustrated moment vs. Brewers draws ‘competitive’ truth bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers caught in rare piece of MLB history involving Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes

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The Milwaukee Brewers are finishing a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers with an afternoon clash on Thursday at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. Tarik Skubal, the 2025 American League Cy Young winner, takes the mound for the Tigers. And, timing is very unlucky for the Brewers as they face 2025 National League Cy Young … The post Brewers caught in rare piece of MLB history involving Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Paul Skenes weighs in on Pirates’ 2026 city connect uniform

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are wearing their 2026 City Connect uniforms against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Before the game began, starting pitcher Paul Skenes shared his opinion about the club’s new alternate uniform. During a fun fan-made interview, the 24-year-old ace answered a series of trivia questions regarding his connection with other players in […] The post Paul Skenes weighs in on Pirates’ 2026 city connect uniform appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes will receive NL Cy Young Award from special guest

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While the Pittsburgh Pirates try to build off a promising start to 2026 and gradually work their way toward their first postseason berth since 2015, it is good to be reminded of the more prosperous times they are chasing. A.J. Burnett, a former All-Star who retired as a member of that last playoff team, will […] The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes will receive NL Cy Young Award from special guest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB Star Pitcher & His Wife Got Creative For First-Ever In-Game Gender Reveal [VIDEO]

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Braxton Ashcraft of the Pittsburgh Pirates received terrific news on Thursday. The team has had an entertaining start to the 2026 MLB season. While still dealing with rumors about a potential Paul Skenes trade to the New York Yankees, another pitcher received positive news ahead of Wednesday’s game. The Pirates took on the Washington Nationals …

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