Don Kelly

Pittsburgh Pirates Push Paul Skenes Start to Wednesday for Extra Recovery

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Pittsburgh Pirates Push Paul Skenes Start to Wednesday for Extra Recovery

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly has pushed Paul Skenes’ scheduled Sunday start to Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers to provide the 24-year-old with extra recovery time. While Skenes is enduring the worst statistical stretch of his career, Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington maintains the pitcher is still having an excellent year. The decision to delay … Read more

Pirates Push Back Paul Skenes’ Next Start

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Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly pushed back right-hander Paul Skenes’ scheduled Sunday start against the Boston Red Sox to Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, citing a need for extra rest rather than any physical injury. Skenes expressed full support for the decision despite his competitive frustration. Don Kelly and the Decision to Rest Paul Skenes … Read more