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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / CBSSports.com / April 10
Projection over proof: How long-term contract extensions have become commonplace for MLB's best prospects
Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin signed a $140 million deal this week, the largest ever for any player with so little MLB experience
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 10
Bob Nutting Never Doubted Pirates Superstar Deal
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates just made their biggest signing in franchise history and owner Bob Nutting couldn't wait to announce it. The Pirates officially revealed that they signed shortstop Konnor Griffin to a nine-year contract, worth $140 million and up to $150 million with escalators, a massive commitment to a teenager.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 10
What Does History Tell Us About Pre-Arbitration Extensions?
On April 8, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed top prospect Konnor Griffin to a nine-year contract extension. Despite Griffin having just five games of MLB experience under his belt, the Pirates felt confident enough in his abilities to solidify his spot on their payroll for nearly a decade.
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 10
Pirates Have Easy Next Extension Candidate
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates shifted the course of their organization by signing 19-year-old phenom Konnor Griffin to a nine-year extension. The new contract makes the shortstop the team’s highest-paid player ever after signing the longest deal in Pirates history.
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 / Bucs Dugout / April 9
Pirates enter Wrigley Field looking to set early-season tone
Make no mistake about it, the Chicago Cubs dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025. The division rivals played 13 times last season. Chicago won 10. The Cubs outscored the Pirates 54-26 and hit .256 against Pittsburgh’s pitching. Chicago smacked an impressive 16 home runs, compared to the Pirates’ five, and earned a .740 OPS.
Konnor Griffin News / Last Word On Sports / April 9
Analyzing Konnor Griffin’s Extension With the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a massive splash, signing the number one prospect in all of baseball, shortstop Konnor Griffin, to a nine-year contract.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 9
Are Pirates Finally Building World Series Team?
The wheels of the Pittsburgh Pirates ' rebuild had been in motion for the entirety of the 2020s, and their efforts are finally paying off. On one of the
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 9
Pirates' Konnor Griffin Makes American Pro Sports History
PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin has been a Major League Baseball player for exactly one week. He already has a place in the history of American professional sports.
Enmanuel Valdez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 9
Pirates Infielder Clears Waivers After DFA
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will keep an infielder that other teams could've take a chance on this past week. The Pirates outrighted infielder Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on April 8, who then activated him and made him available for play going forward, according to his transactions log .
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 9
Pirates Release 2026 City Connect Jerseys
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a new alternate uniform this year, keeping in tradition with the franchise and adding a new flair as well. The
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 9
Projecting Pirates’ Extension for Paul Skenes
After signing top prospect Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million extension, the Pittsburgh Pirates' next order of business is sorting out Paul Skenes' future.
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 9
Details of Konnor Griffin's Pirates Deal Revealed
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Konnor Griffin agreed that they want a future together, one that won't come cheap either. Griffin signed a nine-year contract with the Pirates officially on April 8, with the figure at $140 million that could go up to $150 million with escalators, according to source.
Enmanuel Valdez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9
Pirates outright Enmanuel Valdez
The Pirates sent utility infielder Enmanuel Valdez outright to Triple-A Indianapolis, per the MLB.com transaction log. He evidently cleared waivers after being designated for assignment when the Bucs called up Konnor Griffin last week.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
Paul Skenes has ominous comments after Konnor Griffin's extension
Paul Skenes had a very interesting choice of words this week.
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
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / April 8
Pirates Ace Endorses The Front Office's Hard Work
The Pittsburgh Pirates (7-4) are one team in the National League to watch out for this season, as they sit one game out of the lead in the National League Central.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 8
Pirates owner addresses Konnor Griffin's record-breaking extension
It's been a while since Pittsburgh Pirates fans had anything to be hopeful for. However, after years of a frugal approach to roster-building, it looks like they're finally ready to spend.
Paul Skenes News / TheSheGotGame / April 8
Livvy Dunne Shows Up for Paul Skenes in Viral Pittsburgh Moment
Another Pittsburgh Pirates matchday, another Olivia ‘Livvy’ Dunne appearance in the PNC Park on a chilly Tuesday night. Even under harsh conditions, Dunne did not stop supporting her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, from the stands.
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.
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