Recognition is rolling in for Paul Skenes after his stellar rookie campaign. The former LSU star flew through the Pirates minor league system to make his debut in May, less than a year after being drafted.

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was named a finalist for the National League Cy Young Award on Monday night. He's joined as a finalist by Chris Sale (Braves) and Zack Wheeler (Phillies). Though Sale is widely expected to capture the award,

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has a chance to make franchise history as a finalist for the National League Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award. First up for Skenes is the NL Rookie of the Year, which will be announced on Monday at 6 p.m. ET on MLB ...

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching star Paul Skenes has been named a finalist for the National League Cy Young Award and National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award.

Paul Skenes entered pro ball in 2023 billed as the top pitching prospect of his generation. In 2024, he established himself as not only one of the best rookies in the game, but also one of the best pitchers in the National League.

Paul Skenes was nothing short of special for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024, and he'll have a chance to earn two awards because of it. Along with being named a

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Skenes is seeking to become LSU’s first Cy Young Award winner and its second Rookie of the Year. Former LSU shortstop Alvin Dark of the Boston Braves was voted the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1948, when one award was given across both leagues.