Pittsburgh Pirates players Paul Skenes and Kirby Yates make headlines

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes concluded his third major league season with a dominant performance in a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite a 10-11 record and a 3.82 ERA—figures lower than his previous Cy Young and Rookie of the Year campaigns—Skenes expressed confidence in his performance, stating he does not view the season as a failure.

In a separate development, veteran relief pitcher Kirby Yates is set to make his first career MLB start against the Detroit Tigers on September 25. The 39-year-old Yates, who has appeared in 517 games without a start, will face 43-year-old Justin Verlander at Comerica Park. This marks a historic milestone for Yates, who is expected to retire after this season.