Skenes Set for Opening Day Showdown

0:00It's March 26th. From daily matchups to big moments, this is MLB News Today, powered by AI. Paul Schienz enters the 2026 baseball season as one of the top pitchers in the game, and a key leader for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's set to take the mound for their opening day start against the New York Mets. The matchup happens at City Field on March 26th, with a national broadcast on NBC. The pirates hope this gives them a strong launch into the year. Schienz feels confident about the team's chances, and is motivated to secure a win this time around. He sees it as a chance to make up for last season's result. In his first opening day outing in 2025, he faced the Miami Marlins at Lone Depot Park. He pitched five and one-third innings, struck out seven, and allowed two earned runs before leaving in the sixth, ending in a no decision. Pirates fans are buzzing about Schienz leading the charge early, setting the tone for what could be a breakout year ahead.