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.

With the curtain rising on the 2025 MLB season Tuesday in Tokyo, here’s a primer on all 30 teams and their current playoff odds.

MLB Opening Day is on Tuesday morning when the Chicago Cubs face the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo. Spring training is winding down for most teams and injuries are already a talking point for many. Our first edition of the MLB Power Rankings for 2025 was all about the offseason moves,