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On YouTubeKonnor Griffin News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 15
Pirates' Konnor Griffin Continues Power Display in Spring Training
The top prospect in all of baseball heading into the 2026 season is seemingly still battling to open the year in the big leagues. And by crushing another home run in his latest spring training game, the young shortstop may have tipped the scales in his favor ever so slightly.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 15
Pirates Will Still have Baseball’s #1 Prospect by 2027
The Pittsburgh Pirates have the consensus number one prospect in the entire sport. Shortstop Konnor Griffin ranks as the best prospect in baseball by any major prospect publication: Baseball America, MLB Pipeline, Baseball Prospectus, and FanGraphs, and he is number one anywhere you look.
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 / Last Word On Sports / March 15
Three Pirates who have made a serious Opening Day bullpen case
The final spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen is still up for grabs, and the competition is thinning out. The Bucs optioned top relief prospect Brandan Bidois to minor league camp and traded Kyle Nicolas to the Cincinnati Reds.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 15
Pirates' José Urquidy Aiming for Strong Start vs. Rays
PITTSBURGH — José Urquidy hasn't had the Spring Training he has wanted from the mound, but he'll get another shot with the Pittsburgh Pirates in their upcoming game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 15
New Pirates Shirt Sparks Confusion in Fan Base
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans are gearing up for one of the more anticipated seasons in recent history, but took notice to an interesting piece of apparel.
Corey Joyce News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 15
Pirates Sign Former Tigers Prospect
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made most of their big acquisitions already this offseason and have instead found players that will fill their minor leagues and potentially earn a shot at the major league level.
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.
Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14
Marcell Ozuna Home Run Powers Pirates Over Orioles
PITTSBURGH — Marcell Ozuna was a key free agent signing for the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason and he showed exactly why they valued him so highly.
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.
Hunter Barco News / Last Word On Sports / March 14
Hunter Barco’s New Pitches Gives Him Leg-up in Pirates Rotation Race
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered Spring Training with the final spot in their starting rotation up for grabs. They signed Jose Urquidy to a one-year deal in early February, but he is far from guaranteed a starting rotation role.
Henry Davis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14
Pirates' Henry Davis Breaks Spring Training Slump With HR
PITTSBURGH — Henry Davis has had a poor showing from the plate in Spring Training, but started off this most recent contest the best way he could. Davis started in the leadoff spot for the Pirates and hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14
Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski Gets Another Start vs. Orioles
PITTSBURGH — Right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski has excelled out of the bullpen for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he is currently aiming for a starting role this season.
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.
Paul Skenes News / Total Pro Sports / March 14
'Paul Skenes Has To Change His Approach' – Former MLB Star Drops Important Message Ahead Of DR Showdown
Paul Skenes was one of the headline additions to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic last year. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace certainly lived up to the billing on his WBC debut against Mexico earlier this week.
Chris Devenski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14
Pirates Pitcher Takes Batted Ball to Head
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a pitcher deal with a potential serious injury in their most recent outing. Pirates right-handed relief pitcher Chris Devenski took a batted ball to the head in the Pirates 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Merchant Field on March 13.
Hunter Barco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14
Why Hunter Barco's New Pitch Mix Matters More Than His Spring ERA
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco has a big season ahead of him and underwent an important winter, focused on improving his pitch mix.
Jhostynxon Garcia News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Jhostynxon Garcia Powers Pirates Past Tigers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need power for this upcoming season and Jhostynxon Garcia showed he could provide just that in their most recent Spring Training contest.
Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / March 13
Livvy Dunne cast in 'Baywatch' reboot: 'Time to get to work!'
This role represents a new chapter for the athlete-turned-influencer as she expands into acting.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 12
Pirates' Top Pitching Prospect Racks Up Strikeouts in Best Start of Spring
A lot of eyes have been on the Pittsburgh Pirates' highly touted shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin this spring. But one of the organization's other up-and-coming talents stood out in the team's latest spring training game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / March 11
The Energy Around the Pittsburgh Pirates is Different This Spring
Although teams across the league have yet to play their 20th spring training game, there have been some very noticeable storylines developing in both the Grapefruit League and the Cactus League.
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