The New York Yankees' $218 million ace could join his Pittsburgh Pirates counterpart after a shocking announcement.

Paul Skenes pitched like the ace he is against the New York Mets' star-studded lineup on Monday, allowing just one run on six hits with six strikeouts in six innings. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen and offense came up short in the 4-3 loss.

Skenes is the second confirmed player besides Judge to commit to playing for Team USA, but the American side can draw from stars like Mookie Betts, 2023 WBC hero Trea Turner, Tarik Skubal, Bryce Harper and Bobby Witt Jr.

The stars were out on Monday night as Dunne was joined by Camille Kostek, Ellie Thumann and Xandra, who each threw out a ceremonial first pitch.

Paul Skenes did not mince words when speaking about the Pittsburgh Pirates firing manager Derek Shelton after a miserable start to the season.

The Pirates are among MLB’s worst teams, but with their great equalizer on the mound for six innings Monday night they stood a chance against the Mets.

It seems like the Pittsburgh Pirates find a way to reach a new rock bottom every week at this point. The most recent edition: a seven-game losing streak that precipitated the firing of manager Derek Shelton, and elicited a very pointed reaction from star right-hander Paul Skenes.

In his last 16 games, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is batting .475 with a 1.374 OPS, one of the most productive stretches of his career.