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MLB·November 7, 2026 08:31 PM ET

Pirates ace Paul Skenes tries sumo wrestling

He struck out 200 batters for a second straight year

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What happened: MLB shared Pirates ace Paul Skenes trying sumo wrestling, an offseason detour from the mound.

Why it matters: Skenes reached 200 strikeouts for the second straight year in September.

What to watch: Pittsburgh's offseason list starts with re-signing Brandon Lowe, adding a bat and adding a lefty.

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