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On YouTubeKonnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 6
Konnor Griffin Drops in Pirates Batting Order vs. Padres
PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin heads into his second series with the Pittsburgh Pirates and to a different spot in the lineup than before. Griffin will hit eighth in the series opener vs.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 6
Pirates vs Padres: Five Things to Watch
Fresh off a raucous, sellout home-opening weekend that extended their winning streak to five games, the Pittsburgh Pirates (6-3) welcome the San Diego Padres (4-5) to PNC Park on Monday night for the opener of a three-game series that could serve as an early-season measuring stick for both clubs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 6
Pirates rotation is the best in baseball 
The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off a series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles and their fifth straight win. The team is looking complete and firing on all cylinders, but it’s the starting rotation that has shown a different kind of dominance to start the season.
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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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 6
Pirates Infielder Reaching Next Level in 2026
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates made a savvy decision before the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline. The team sent starting pitcher Quinn Priester to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for infielder/outfielder prospect Nick Yorke.
Jared Triolo News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 6
Pirates GM Gives Injury Timeline for Jared Triolo
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered their first injury of the season with infielder Jared Triolo missing some time out. Triolo suffered a patellar tendon injury, which saw the Pirates put him on the 10-day injured list on April 5 and call up outfielder Billy Cook in his place.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 6
Pirates' Paul Skenes Set for First PNC Park Start of 2026
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes has yet to appear at home this season, but that will all change very soon. The Pirates have Skenes scheduled against the San Diego Padres for the second game of the series on April 7 at PNC Park, marking his first start at home in 2026.
Marcell Ozuna News / Last Word On Sports / April 6
Pirates prospect already making Marcell Ozuna’s seat hot
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Marcell Ozuna this past offseason to a one-year contract to be their designated hitter. So far, it hasn’t worked out as well as planned.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 5
Oneil Cruz's strong start is an encouraging sign for Pirates
There are a lot of reasons for optimism regarding the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates, and they have all been on display through the team's first nine games. With
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 / April 5
Pirates Recall Speedy Outfielder from Triple-A
After placing Jared Triolo on the injured list before their series finale against the Baltimore Orioles, where they'll go for a three-game sweep, the Pittsburgh Pirates brought a versatile outfielder back up to the majors as the corresponding move.
Marcell Ozuna News / Total Pro Sports / April 5
'Not My First Time' – Marcell Ozuna Responds To Boos From Pirates Fans For Dreadful Start To 2026 Season
The Pittsburgh Pirates fans can dare to dream this year, with their front office making several signings to strengthen their roster during the offseason.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 5
Ryan O’Hearn helps Pirates knock off Orioles
Braxton Ashcraft struck out a career-high eight and Ryan O'Hearn drove in four runs to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5
Orioles' Chris Bassitt drilled by line drive in rough outing vs. Pirates
Somebody better give Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt an ice pack after Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 5
Watch Pirates’ Konnor Griffin rob Orioles infielder of a hit with diving stop
Now that Konnor Griffin is at the major league level, the Pittsburgh Pirates are expecting him to deliver plenty of memorable moments. On Sunday, he showed fans what he could do on defense.
Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 5
Pirates Didn't Drop Marcell Ozuna From Lineup Because of Performance
PITTSBURGH — Marcell Ozuna is the big omission for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their lineup, especially due to his struggles so far in 2026. Ozuna won't start at designated hitter for the Pirates in their series finale vs.
Jared Triolo News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5
Pirates Place Jared Triolo On 10-Day Injured List
The Pirates announced this morning that they’ve placed infielder Jared Triolo on the 10-day injured list due to patellar tendon injury in his right knee.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / April 5
Three Takeaways From Pittsburgh’s Walk-Off Win vs Orioles
The Pittsburgh Pirates have started the season well. They hold a 5-3 record through their first eight games. The Pittsburgh Pirates have now won four straight games after yesterday’s walk-off win over the Orioles, 3-2.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 5
Pirates take on Orioles chasing early-season sweep
Close games have become a regular occurrence for the Pittsburgh Pirates early in the season. As long as they win their fair share, they will not mind at all.
Konnor Griffin News / Fastball on SI / April 4
Konnor Griffin Pulled Off Rare MLB Feat in First Career Game
Pittsburgh Pirates No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin made his Major League Baseball debut on Friday and he unsurprisingly looked good. Griffin went 1-for-3 in his Major League Baseball debut at just 19 years old with an RBI, a run scored, a walk and a strikeout.
Seth Hernandez News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 4
Pirates' Seth Hernandez Showcases Electric Pitching Arsenal in Single-A Debut
Most Pittsburgh Pirates fans have likely been focused on the recent promotion of top prospect Konnor Griffin. But the Pirates have another young talent who made some noise in the first minor league start of his professional career.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 4
How Can the Pirates Get the Most Out of Their Lineup?
During the 2026 offseason, the main focus for the Pittsburgh Pirates was to acquire offensive help. After a historically bad team offense in 2025, their lineup needed some significant upgrades if they were hoping to compete during the 2026 season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 3
Pirates' Konnor Griffin adds to hype with comments after MLB debut
With one game under his belt, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin can settle in, although it may be difficult to ever top what took place on Friday.
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