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.

There's no secret that former LSU Tigers superstar and 2024 NL Rookie of the Year, Paul Skenes, has quickly emerged as one of the most talented and promising

As a rookie in 2024, Skenes started 23 games, posting an impressive 11-3 record while striking out 170 over 133.0 innings pitched compared to 32 walks. He had an ERA of just 1.96, a WHIP of 0.95 and a WAR of 5.9.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have the ace of the pitching staff in reigning National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes but have they surrounded him with enough talent?

In the video, Skenes walks into Shelton's office and answers a couple questions about how his bullpen went and how he was feeling. Shelton later got up from behind his desk and in

The Pittsburgh Pirates posted an awesome behind-the-scenes video to social media on Saturday morning of the moment that manager Derek Shelton informed Paul Skenes that he would be the team's Opening Day starting pitcher.

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.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their starting pitcher for the 2025 MLB Opening Day through a video in manager Derek Shelton's office. He called in the lucky player who will take on the Miami Marlins on March 27 at LoanDepot Park.

Paul Skenes is the Opening Day starter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a first-time distinction for the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year and All-Star Game starter. Manager Derek Shelton