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Why This Pirates Top Prospect Isn't Close — And Why That's Okay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are filled with top prospects in their farm system, but not every player is ready for the major leagues. The Pirates have one of the best prospects in baseball in outfielder Edward Florentino, who shot up prospect rankings this offseason and most people had no idea who he was before 2025.

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Who the Pirates Already Know Will Be on the Opening Day Roster

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have just 24 days before they compete in their first game of the season and have a few players are already on the roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Stadium Rant / March 2

5 Bold Predictions For The Pirates In 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates have turned some heads this offseason by making a real attempt to build a competitive roster. That is almost unheard of in Pittsburgh, but the Pirates have finally opened the checkbook a bit.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 2

3 Pirates relief prospects that could be their next Brandan Bidois

2025 was a very good year for Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Brandan Bidois. He stayed healthy for the first time since his professional debut in 2021, tallying 61 innings.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 2

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Sets New Spring Training Record

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin may have the pressure of being the consensus top prospect in baseball, but he hasn't shown it so far in Spring Training. Griffin has hit three home runs so far for the Pirates, leading the team and also tied for the major-league lead of any Spring Training player.

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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 / Yardbarker / March 1

Will Konnor Griffin play his way onto Pirates’ Opening Day roster?

Will Konnor Griffin join rare company, play his way onto Pirates’ Opening Day roster?

At age 19, Griffin is already showcasing a capacity to play at the big-league level.

Spring training roundup: Top prospect Konnor Griffin homers again for Pirates

Potential extension for top prospect Konnor Griffin could get him on Pirates roster faster

Three keys to Pirates turning preseason hype into regular-season results

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / March 1

Spring training roundup: Top prospect Konnor Griffin homers again for Pirates

Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, homered once again Sunday to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 spring-training victory over the host St.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 1

Prospects Lead Pirates to Victory Over Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had their best future players showout in their 6-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.

Jhostynxon Garcia News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 1

What Pirates' Jhostynxon Garcia's Spring Usage Says About His Role

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for who will serve as their outfield depth this season and Jhostynxon Garcia is one player that has a shot at earning a big role.

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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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 1

Pirates' Hunter Barco Gets Big Spring Training Chance

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the more promising young pitchers in baseball in Hunter Barco, who has a big season ahead of him. Barco will make his first Spring Training start for the Pirates, as they face the St.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 1

Pirates Pitchers That Dominated in Spring Training Week One

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a great start to their Spring Training games and their pitchers are a big part of it. The Pirates stand 7-2 after their first eight days of games in the Grapefruit League, tied with the New York Yankees at the top of the standings, with great hitting and pitching combining for these early victories.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 1

Pirates Release 2024 MLB Draft Duo

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some top prospects from the 2024 MLB Draft still with the franchise, but they recently let go of two of their signings from the class.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Ryan O’Hearn reveals why he chose Pirates in free agency

Ryan O’Hearn signed a two-year, $29 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates during free agency. The deal makes him the highest-paid free agent hitter signed by Pittsburgh in franchise history.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

3 things the Pittsburgh Pirates do before Opening Day

Spring Training is in full swing. The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a hot start in the pre-season, and their first regular season game is just around the corner.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / February 28

Three non-Paul Skenes/Konnor Griffin things I am excited about for 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner for the Pittsburgh Pirates, with opening day being March 26 against the New York Mets. There are a lot of things to be excited about going into the season as a Pirates fan, so here are my top three things that I am excited to see going into the new season.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 28

Oneil Cruz Powers Pirates Past Astros

PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz needs to have a great season for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026 and his strong Spring Training continued in their most recent victory.

Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 28

Two Pirates Infielders Surprising Don Kelly the Most

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some important position battles and roster spots up for grabs in Spring Training. This is especially true for the infield, where theres' competition at multiple positions and for the depth roles as well.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 28

Pirates Rookie Pitchers Facing Important Test vs. Astros

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have two rookie pitchers who will work together in their next Spring Training game. The Pirates have right-handed pitchers in Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler taking on the Houston Astros in their next Grapefruit League game at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 28

Pirates Likely Offering Konnor Griffin Long-Term Extension

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is trending towards stardom, even as a teenager, and the Pittsburgh Pirates recognize that. Jeff Passan of ESPN wrote in his

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 28

Pirates Hitters Excelling in First Week of Spring Training

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have played in eight games over seven days to start their Grapefruit League campaign, with some standout players. The Pirates have had a strong team effort in the first week of Spring Training games, as they're 6-2 so far, tied for the top of the Grapefruit League standings with the New York Yankees.

Hunter Stovall News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 28

Pirates Sign Former Rockies Infield Prospect

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are still making additions at this point of the offseason, even minor ones that may impact the 2026 campaign The Pirates signed Infielder Hunter Stovall to a minor league contract on Feb.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Paul Skenes Backs Pirates as Pittsburgh Faces Dilemma

The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to build a contender around Paul Skenes. Although Pittsburgh may still be a year or two away from realistically contending, the Pirates made a number of quality additions this past offseason.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 27

How Pirates can turn preseason hype into regular-season results

Three keys to Pirates turning preseason hype into regular-season results

Believe it or not, but the Pittsburgh Pirates might be one of the biggest stories in Major League Baseball this spring.

Potential extension for top prospect Konnor Griffin could get him on Pirates roster faster

Phillies' Bryce Harper has high praise for Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin

10 intriguing and still-available MLB free agents

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Pro Sports / February 27

Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Unleashed: A Look Into The Team’s 2026 Game Plan

The Pittsburgh Pirates endured another disappointing season in 2025, thereby extending their playoff drought to a full decade. They ended on a 71-91 record to take last place in the National League Central for the fifth time in seven years.