Skenes is the second confirmed player besides Judge to commit to playing for Team USA, but the American side can draw from stars like Mookie Betts, 2023 WBC hero Trea Turner, Tarik Skubal, Bryce Harper and Bobby Witt Jr.

Olivia “Livvy” Dunne joined her fellow Sports Illustrated models at Citi Field on Monday night as the Pirates faced the Mets, with Dunne’s beau on the hill for Pittsburgh.

For Paul Skenes, his latest outing on Monday was emblematic of his overall season. In a 4-3 Pirates loss to the New York Mets, expected dominance wasn’t to be found in a no-decision. Yet, a pretty good line score at the end of the night emerged.

It seems like the Pittsburgh Pirates find a way to reach a new rock bottom every week at this point. The most recent edition: a seven-game losing streak that precipitated the firing of manager Derek Shelton, and elicited a very pointed reaction from star right-hander Paul Skenes.

Paul Skenes did not mince words when speaking about the Pittsburgh Pirates firing manager Derek Shelton after a miserable start to the season.

Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates (14-27) are in Queens to take on the Mets (26-15) as the two sides open a three-game series. Last year's Rookie of the Year in the National League will be opposed by David Peterson.

The Pirates (14-28) will try and rebound following a tough loss when they take on the Mets (27-15) in the second game of the series on Tuesday night.