​Is Paul Skenes Pitching Tonight? Why Pirates Superstar Isn’t Allowed to Pitch in All-Star Game originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Paul Skenes is appointment viewing.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPittsburgh Pirates fans know that well, and when you put him on a national stage like the All-Star Game, the rest of the MLB world learns that, as well.He’s the reigning NL Cy Young winner, and he remains one of the top pitchers in the sport and a worthy member of the 2026 National League All-Star Team.That doesn’t mean he’ll be on the mound in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, though.MORE: Full list of Pirates 2026 MLB Draft picksSkenes won’t be pitching on Tuesday night in the All-Star Game.He’s actually not even eligible to take the mound.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSkenes can’t pitch on Tuesday because his most recent outing was on Sunday.Any pitcher who starts the final day before the All-Star Game (Sunday, July 12 before Tuesday, July 14) is ineligible to pitch in the Midsummer Classic.This rule is in place to protect the arm health of pitchers in an era when they throw harder than ever.There was some basic discussion about whether the Pirates could’ve rearranged Skenes’ schedule to make it so he could pitch at the All-Star Game, but in the end, that comes with its own risk, too.They kept Skenes on schedule, which means while he can be at the All-Star Game, he won’t be pitching in it.Latest Steelers newsHow ‘Renegade’ became Steelers’ pump-up songComplete history of Steelers championships