What happened: Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes appeared on Jeff Passan's All-Star episode and offered his thoughts on great Americans, per Passan. The episode aired during All-Star week in Philadelphia.

Why it matters: Skenes was a constant presence around the 96th All-Star Game, also appearing on the red carpet alongside the same Livvy Dunne interview with Greg Amsinger and Harold Reynolds. His media rounds continue to raise his profile beyond the mound.

What to watch: No further comments from Skenes on the podcast topic have surfaced.