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On YouTubeKonnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 21
Pirates Talking Massive Contract Extension for Konnor Griffin
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the consensus top prospect in baseball in Konnor Griffin and see him as the future of their franchise. The Pirates reportedly have discussed a big-time contract extension with Griffin, according to Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com .
Tony Blanco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 21
Pirates May Have the Best Power Hitting Prospect
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have built one of the best farm systems in baseball with one of their young prospects showing some of the best power not just in the minor leagues, but the sport as well.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21
Pirates’ Seth Hernandez left Max Clark stunned with 102.4 MPH pitch
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Seth Hernandez left Max Clark stunned with a 102.4 MPH first pitch during the Spring Breakout game on Friday against the Detroit Tigers prospects at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 20
Tony Blanco Jr.'s Grand Slam Propels Pirates Past Tigers Prospects
Tony Blanco Jr. delivered the defining swing of the night, crushing a go-ahead grand slam in a eight-run third inning that propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates prospects to a 8-7 comeback victory over the Detroit Tigers prospects in Friday night’s MLB Spring Breakout game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 20
Seth Hernandez Shows Shades of Skenes in Spring Breakout Game
MLB’s Spring Breakout games give prospects a chance to shine. The Pittsburgh Pirates sent some of their most talented prospects to the Spring Breakout game against the Detroit Tigers.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 20
Pirates Reveal Spring Breakout Lineup
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have their Spring Breakout Game lineup ready, as they show off their best prospects. The Pirates host the Detroit Tigers at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 20
Pirates Replace Paul Skenes with Reliever to Start vs. Braves
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their next Grapefruit League game with a new starting pitcher on the mound. Right-handed pitcher Yohan Ramírez gets his first start of Spring Training, as the Pirates face the Atlanta Braves on the road at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / March 20
Pirates SS Battle 2026: Konnor Griffin vs Gonzales Fantasy Outlook
There is no question that Konnor Griffin is the SS of the future for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The actual question at play is will that future begin on Opening Day this season or not.
Roberto Clemente News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 20
Pirates Announce Roberto Clemente Bobblehead
PITTSBURGH — Roberto Clemente is one of greatest players in history of the Pittsburgh Pirates and they will honor him once again in 2026, giving the fans a chance to do so as well.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 20
Top Five Pirates Prospects in Spring Breakout Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will play in the annual Spring Breakout Game, where some of their best prospects will feature in. The Pirates take on the Detroit Tigers at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla.
Edward Florentino News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 20
Top Pirates Prospect Returning From Ankle Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some of the best prospects in baseball, including one player who hasn't featured much in Spring Training. Pirates
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 20
Pirates Change Spring Training Plans for Paul Skenes
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes will make one more start for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Spring Training, but had his schedule change. Skenes will make his final Spring Training start vs.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / March 20
Former Pirates Starter May End Up on Waivers Very Soon
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent starting pitcher Bailey Falter to the Kansas City Royals during last year’s trade deadline. In return, the Bucs received left-handed reliever Evan Sisk and first base prospect Callan Moss for Falter.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 19
Pirates Pitching Struggles Early in Loss to Orioles
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong pitching staff, but problems early on doomed them in their most recent Spring Training contest. The Pirates fell 5-2 to the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., with the first three pitchers each giving up a home run.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19
Paul Skenes makes ‘not good enough’ confession after Team USA’s World Baseball Classic loss
It will take some time for the sting of losing to Venezuela in the championship game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic to wear off for Paul Skenes and the rest of Team USA.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / March 19
2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates swung for hitting help over the winter, bringing in multiple former All-Stars in an attempt to break through in 2026. Those fresh faes will look to supply Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, and company with run support in what will be a critical season for the Bucs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 18
Backup Catcher’s Hot Spring Puts Pirates in Difficult Spot
The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering this season with Henry Davis as their primary backstop. He has made some serious defensive improvements and, hopefully, can take a step forward offensively in 2026.
Konnor Griffin News / Last Word On Sports / March 18
Konnor Griffin or Bust: Pirates Only Have One Option At Shortstop
The Pittsburgh Pirates have the consensus number one prospect in all of baseball. Shortstop Konnor Griffin ranks as the best by MLB Pipeline, Baseball America, Baseball Prospectus, and FanGraphs.
Konnor Griffin News / Just Baseball / March 18
Konnor Griffin Has Nothing Left To Prove This Spring
Back on November 18th, 2025, ESPN’s Jeff Passan dropped an earth-shattering article in relation to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In this story, Passan first tied the Pirates to Kyle Schwarber, which obviously became the biggest headline from the article.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 17
Joe La Sorsa Has Upward Mobility Clause In Pirates Deal
Left-hander Joe La Sorsa has an upward mobility clause at the end of spring training in his minor league deal with the Pirates, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 15
Paul Skenes' numbers against the Dominican Republic are insane
Team USA is one win away from returning to the World Baseball Classic final. However, they have to face their toughest challenge yet, as the Dominican Republic is a behemoth of an offensive team. But they might have the right man on the mound to meet the challenge.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / March 14
Top Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Storylines to Follow
The Pittsburgh Pirates shocked much of the baseball world this offseason. Prior to this winter, the Pirates had never surpassed the $100 million payroll threshold.
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