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Paul Skenes has ominous comments after Konnor Griffin’s extension

Paul Skenes has ominous comments after Konnor Griffin’s extension

Paul Skenes had a very interesting choice of words this week. The Pittsburgh Pirates officially agreed on Wednesday to a monster extension with shortstop phenom Konnor Griffin.

Konnor Griffin News / Bucs Dugout / April 8

Pirates management explains why now was right time to extend Konnor Griffin

Wednesday was a historic day in Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh sports history. It’s a day that will be remembered for what could be the jumpstart of the new era of Pirates baseball.  The Pirates officially signed shortstop Konnor Griffin to a nine-year extension that will keep Griffin under contract through 2034.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 8
Pirates Have Paul Skenes Back At His Very Best

Pirates Have Paul Skenes Back At His Very Best

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need Paul Skenes at the top of his game in 2026 if they're going to push for the postseason and despite some recent struggles, their ace showed he's still amongst the best in the game.

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Pirates Ace Endorses The Front Office's Hard Work

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / April 8
Three Players the Pirates Could’ve Signed

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Konnor Griffin eyes bright Pirates future after signing record contract

Konnor Griffin eyes bright Pirates future after signing record contract

The 19-year-old shortstop signed a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pirates on Wednesday, just five days after making his major league debut.

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Konnor Griffin News / Field Level Media / April 8
Rookie SS Konnor Griffin gets 9-year contract extension from Pirates

Rookie SS Konnor Griffin gets 9-year contract extension from Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates said Wednesday they have agreed to a nine-year contract extension with shortstop Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in baseball. The team did not announce the contract value, but ESPN pegged it at $140 million, making it the largest amount of guaranteed money in Pirates history and the most for any rookie.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 8
Pirates owner addresses Konnor Griffin's record-breaking extension

Pirates owner addresses Konnor Griffin's record-breaking extension

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Pirates need to play Nick Gonzales over Jared Triolo

The Pittsburgh Pirates have completely transformed their lineup for the 2026 season, but there is still a debate as to who should be playing third base for the club between Jared Triolo and Nick Gonzales.

Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / April 8
Behind Mitch Keller, Pirates chase series win vs. Padres

Behind Mitch Keller, Pirates chase series win vs. Padres

Mitch Keller will try to continue the Pittsburgh Pirates' strong start while fellow right-hander Michael King will bid to get the visiting San Diego Padres back on track when the teams play the decisive contest of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.

Marcell Ozuna News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8
Pirates’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Pirates’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Few early-season storylines for the Pittsburgh Pirates are as jarring as Marcell Ozuna’s. The club has opened the 2026 season with a 7–4 record, backed by a lineup producing with consistency and power.

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Pirates’ Third Base Situation Already Starting to Solve Itself

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Pirates Place Jared Triolo On 10-Day Injured List

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.

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