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What are we supposed to do with Paul Skenes? Through June of this season, he was just about the best young pitcher we'd seen since Dwight Gooden 40 years ago. But over his past 15 starts, he has a 5.06 ERA, with declining velocity to go along with mediocre (at best) production. My typical inclination is to give Skenes the benefit of the doubt. Sure, I wouldn't want to rank him as a top-three SP like I was coming into the season, but given the much longer track record of him as one of the best pitchers in baseball, he deserves some benefit of the doubt, right? I think so. I certainly won't rank him as if he's a 5.00-plus ERA pitcher. But man, it just doesn't feel like this is a normal slump. Skenes admitted to tweaking his mechanics throughout the season to try to rediscover his old form, and nothing seems to have helped much. He had a stretch in August where it looked like he might be figuring things out, but then he allowed five runs in his most recent start last week against the Royals of all teams. He has one start with more than five strikeouts in his past seven starts and just six with more than six strikeouts since his season took that turn in late June.

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NHLIgor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers became the 18th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal when he shot the puck into an empty net late in a 5-1 victory against Tampa Bay on Thursday night in New York. Russian goalie is only Rangers netminder to accomplish the featStephen Whyno · The Associated Press · Posted: Oct 02, 2026 6:45 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 2Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers is shown on the jumbotron after scoring the first goalie goal in New York Rangers history. The goal came in a 5-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on Thursday in New York City. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers became the 18th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal when he shot the puck into an empty net late in a 5-1 victory against Tampa Bay on Thursday night in New York City. Shesterkin was mobbed by celebrating teammates after scoring with 2:34 left.

Story byVancouver Canucks claim goaltender Merilainen off waivers from Ottawa SenatorsOttawa Senators goaltender Leevi Merilainen (1) protects the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) - The Canadian PressThe Canadian PressFri, Sep 25, 2026·1 min read