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Paul Skenes Is Unanimous NL Cy Young Winner as Viral Celebration Meets Trade Rumor Rebuttal

Skenes rejects reports linking him to the Yankees, saying his goal is winning in Pittsburgh.

Jul 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; National League pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks the red carpet with his girlfriend LSU gymnast Olivia Livvy Dunne before the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images.
Two seasons into his major-league career. Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes already has a Cy Young Award and an NL Rookie of the Year honor on his resume. But the former El Toro High standout wants to chase World Series championships too. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Overview

  • Skenes earned all 30 first-place votes after a 2025 season with a 1.97 ERA, 216 strikeouts, and a 0.948–0.95 WHIP across 32 starts.
  • His award-night reaction with Olivia Dunne drew widespread attention, with MLB and FOX Sports posts contrasting it with his calmer 2024 Rookie of the Year moment.
  • On the Cy Young conference call, Skenes dismissed a report that he wants out, saying, “I’m on the Pirates. My goal is to win with the Pirates.”
  • Pirates GM Ben Cherington said, “Paul Skenes is going to be a Pirate in 2026,” and Skenes remains under club control through 2029.
  • Skenes became the third Pirates pitcher to win the Cy Young, joining Vernon Law and Doug Drabek, and he emphasized pursuing championships over individual awards.