On March 27, Aces Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, Carlos Rodon, Clay Holmes and others will take the mound, as their teams kick off their 2025 MLB season on opening day.Tarik Skubal (Detroit Tigers) comes into the new season off the back of an incredible 2024, finishing the regular season with an 18-4 record, a 2.39 ERA and 228 total strikeouts. As a result of his consistent performances, Skubal was awarded the AL Cy Young Award.Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates), who also enjoyed tremendous success in what was his rookie season, finished 2024 with an 11-3 record, a 1.96 ERA and 170 total strikeouts. Though his team was unable to clinch qualification to the playoffs, Skenes was awarded the NL Rookie of the Year award for his fine performances.Carlos Rodon (New York Yankees), who finished with a 16-9 record, along with a 3.96 ERA and 195 total strikeouts, did not have the kind of standout year that the two names preceding him managed. However, the 32-year-old is still quite a reliable arm on his day, and is the safest option for the Yankees to opt for, with Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil dealing with injury issues.Clay Holmes (New York Mets), interestingly, wasn't even a starting pitcher before 2025. Having spent the previous four seasons with the Yankees, Holmes rose to fame as one of the finest closers in the game, and it will be intriguing to see how the two-time All-Star adapts to his new role.Here, we take a look at the complete list of pitchers that will be taking the mound for their respective sides on opening day.Every team's starting pitcher for Opening Day 2025Tarik Skubal - Detroit TigersPaul Skenes - Pittsburgh PiratesCarlos Rodon - New York YankeesClay Holmes - New York MetsFreddy Peralta - Milwaukee BrewersZach Eflin - Baltimore OriolesJose Berrios - Toronto Blue JaysGarrett Crochet - Boston Red SoxNathan Eovaldi - Texas RangersZack Wheeler - Philadelphia PhilliesMackenzie Gore - Washington NationalsTanner Bibee - Cleveland GuardiansCole Ragans - Kansas City RoyalsFramber Valdez - Houston AstrosLogan Webb - San Francisco GiantsHunter Greene - Cincinnati RedsChris Sale - Atlanta BravesMichael King - San Diego PadresYusei Kikuchi - Los Angeles AngelsSean Burke - Chicago White SoxSandy Alcantara - Miami MarlinsPablo Lopez - Minnesota TwinsSonny Gray - St. Louis CardinalsYoshinobu Yamamoto - Los Angeles Dodgers (already pitched in Tokyo Series)Shota Imanaga - Chicago Cubs (already pitched in Tokyo Series)Zac Gallen - Arizona DiamondbacksLuis Severino - AthleticsLogan Gilbert - Seattle MarinersKyle Freeland - Colorado RockiesShane McClanahan - Tampa Bay RaysPirates skipper backs 'deserving' Paul Skenes for opening day startHaving impressed in 2024, making Paul Skenes the opening day starting pitcher always appeared to be a straightforward choice for the Pirates. Speaking about how the young phenom merited the opportunity, Pirates skipper Derek Shelton said:"I think he (Paul Skenes) deserves it. Just from what he did last year, the way he’s performed," Shelton told reporters. "I think we have a really good rotation with some other guys who can do it. Mitch has done it in the past and has done a really good job. Just felt like Paul was the best choice." Paul Skenes in action against the Minnesota Twins - Source: GettySkenes looked impressive in his most recent spring training appearance on March 17 against the Minnesota Twins, pitching 4.2 innings and recording seven strikeouts.