The Pirates social team shared the moment when manager Derek Shelton told Skenes that he would be the Opening Day starter for the club. Getting the ball on opening day is an emotional moment for any pitcher. More often than not, it means the franchise believes you are the ace in the rotation.

In a video posted to social media, Pirates manager Derek Shelton tells Skenes he will pitch against the Miami Marlins on March 27. The moment Paul Skenes found out he was starting on Opening Day. pic.

The team shared a video on social media where Pirates manager Derek Shelton tells pitching phenom Paul Skenes that he’s getting his first Opening Day start on March 27. The moment Paul Skenes found out he was starting on Opening Day.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for opening day against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in Japan.

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for Opening Day in Japan.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is dealing with an illness and it is unclear if he will play in Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo.