Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes revealed his affinity for Los Angeles Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The 30-year-old right-hander was seen reacting from the dugout during the eighth inning of the Pirates' game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on August 12, 2026.
Skenes' comments underscore the growing influence of Japanese players in Major League Baseball.
