Will Paul Skenes win the NL Cy Young Award?

Yes, with Zach Wheeler's injury, Paul Skenes is now the clear favorite to win the NL Cy Young Award after his dominant season for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

How many shutouts has Paul Skenes pitched this season?

Skenes has pitched 11 shutouts this season, with the Pirates going 9-1 in those games.

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Injury Clears Path for Skenes to Cement Legendary Pirates Season

Q: Which Pirates pitcher had the best season in team history?

According to the article, Paul Skenes' 195 ERA+ this season would be the highest in a season for a qualified Pirates pitcher since earned runs became official in 1913, surpassing even the legendary John Candelaria's 169 in 1977.

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Summary

Skenes pitches 7 scoreless innings in latest shutout
Skenes has 11 scoreless starts this season, Pirates 9-1 in those games
Skenes likely to win NL Cy Young after Phillies' Wheeler injury

Injury Clears Path for Skenes to Cement Legendary Pirates Season

As of August 25th, 2025, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes is cementing his status as one of the best pitchers in the team's history. Skenes recently pitched seven scoreless innings in the Pirates' 4-0 win against the Colorado Rockies, marking the 11th time this season he has not allowed a run in a start. The Pirates have an impressive 9-1 record in those games, with Skenes picking up seven of his eight wins on the season when accomplishing this feat.

The injury to Philadelphia Phillies' ace Zach Wheeler has now cleared the path for Skenes to win the National League Cy Young award. MLB.com writer Will Leitch believes Skenes' 195 ERA+ entering Sunday would be the highest in a season for a qualified Pirates pitcher since earned runs became official in 1913, surpassing even the legendary John Candelaria's 169 in 1977.

While Skenes only has eight wins on the season, the Pirates may choose to shut him down at some point in September to preserve his arm. This would make him the starting pitcher with the fewest wins to win the Cy Young, apart from the COVID-shortened 2020 season when Jacob deGrom won with just 10 victories. Skenes is now the clear favorite, with other candidates like Christopher Sanchez of the Phillies and Matthew Boyd of the Cubs unable to match his dominance.

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