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By Eddie Kahl | Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl PITTSBURGH — Even in a season where wins were hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates , one player made sure the franchise stayed in the national spotlight.Right-hander Paul Skenes  has been named the National League Outstanding Pitcher of the Year  by the MLB Players Association , capping off a sophomore season that solidified his place among baseball’s elite arms. A Season of Dominance At just 23 years old, Sk

By Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl CLEVELAND — The 2025 season didn’t end with a playoff berth, but it did end with something Cleveland baseball has quietly been missing — momentum. The Cleveland Guardians  finished the year with a roster full of homegrown talent, a pitching staff that showed flashes of dominance, and a fan base that’s beginning to see the payoff of patience. A Season of Lessons, Not Letdowns The Guardians’ final record might not tell the full s