Episode

Paul Skenes Isn’t the Problem. The Pirates Defense Is.

Podcast: North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Duration seconds: 3924
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Summary

Paul Skenes’ ERA is nearly a full run higher than it was last season, and people are beginning to wonder whether the Pirates ace is still the same pitcher. Jim and DiNardo dig into the underlying numbers, what has actually changed and how much Pittsburgh’s awful defense has hurt him.