Pirates manager Don Kelly says Paul Skenes’ start today against the Braves will be Skenes’ last spring training start before he leaves to join Team USA. Skenes had three “ups” in his last simulated game. The hope is for him to throw at least three innings today, Kelly said.

Austin Riley hit a two-run home run to break an early tie and the host Atlanta Braves got past ace right-hander Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Wednesday in North Port, Fla.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton isn't available to pitch in spring training due to general arm soreness. It's unclear when he will return.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki was hit hard and had a tough time finding the strike zone in his first spring training outing on Wednesday, giving up three runs on three hits and two walks over 1 1/3 innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Livvy Dunne is causing a stir with her most recent post.

The team announced an update just before first pitch, explaining that DeLauter is dealing with “lower body soreness” and that the decision to pull him was precautionary. Cleveland added that the soreness stemmed from on‑field activity and that giving him a day off was the best course of action (h/t Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com).