Paul Skenes should have been among the winningest pitchers in the 2025 MLB season but that's not the case despite an incredible ERA.

Pirates Manager Gets 'Serious' Attention Amid Paul Skenes Speculation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton on May 8 after a 12-26 start to the season, and replaced Shelton with bench coach Don Kelly, who became the interim head coach.

Paul Skenes allowed one unearned run and two hits with seven strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings, but didn't pick up the win in a 2-1 victory for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.