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Pirates' Konnor Griffin Doesn't Make Opening Day Roster

With just days left before the Pittsburgh Pirates head to Citi Field and take on the New York Mets on Opening Day, the club made a controversial decision while cutting down their roster.

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Paul Skenes Leads Pirates in Win Over Blue Jays

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes made his first start for the Pittsburgh Pirates in more than a month and showed exactly why he's the man for Opening Day Skenes threw four scoreless innings for the Pirates in their 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

Optioned Pirates Players to Watch Later

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered Spring Training with a boatload of players, like every team. However, only 26 get to make the Opening Day roster. Many of the players who went into camp with the Bucs were only prospects.

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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.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 21

Pirates Announce Two Big Spring Training Roster Cuts

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made another round of Spring Training roster cuts and perhaps their most significant so far. The Pirates announced that they optioned outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia and infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan to Triple-A Indianapolis on March 21.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 21

Pirates Talking Massive Contract Extension for Konnor Griffin

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the consensus top prospect in baseball in Konnor Griffin and see him as the future of their franchise. The Pirates reportedly have discussed a big-time contract extension with Griffin, according to Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com .

Tony Blanco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 21

Pirates May Have the Best Power Hitting Prospect

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have built one of the best farm systems in baseball with one of their young prospects showing some of the best power not just in the minor leagues, but the sport as well.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21

Pirates’ Seth Hernandez left Max Clark stunned with 102.4 MPH pitch

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Seth Hernandez left Max Clark stunned with a 102.4 MPH first pitch during the Spring Breakout game on Friday against the Detroit Tigers prospects at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bleacher Report / March 20

Watch: Bro was not prepared for 102

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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.

Tony Blanco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 20

Tony Blanco Jr.'s Grand Slam Propels Pirates Past Tigers Prospects

Tony Blanco Jr. delivered the defining swing of the night, crushing a go-ahead grand slam in a eight-run third inning that propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates prospects to a 8-7 comeback victory over the Detroit Tigers prospects in Friday night’s MLB Spring Breakout game.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Seth Hernandez Shows Shades of Skenes in Spring Breakout Game

MLB’s Spring Breakout games give prospects a chance to shine. The Pittsburgh Pirates sent some of their most talented prospects to the Spring Breakout game against the Detroit Tigers.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 20

Pirates Reveal Spring Breakout Lineup

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have their Spring Breakout Game lineup ready, as they show off their best prospects. The Pirates host the Detroit Tigers at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 20

Pirates Replace Paul Skenes with Reliever to Start vs. Braves

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their next Grapefruit League game with a new starting pitcher on the mound. Right-handed pitcher Yohan Ramírez gets his first start of Spring Training, as the Pirates face the Atlanta Braves on the road at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Pirates SS Battle 2026: Konnor Griffin vs Gonzales Fantasy Outlook

There is no question that Konnor Griffin is the SS of the future for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The actual question at play is will that future begin on Opening Day this season or not.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Paul Skenes makes ‘not good enough’ confession after Team USA’s World Baseball Classic loss

It will take some time for the sting of losing to Venezuela in the championship game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic to wear off for Paul Skenes and the rest of Team USA.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / March 19

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates swung for hitting help over the winter, bringing in multiple former All-Stars in an attempt to break through in 2026. Those fresh faes will look to supply Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, and company with run support in what will be a critical season for the Bucs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 18

Backup Catcher’s Hot Spring Puts Pirates in Difficult Spot

The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering this season with Henry Davis as their primary backstop. He has made some serious defensive improvements and, hopefully, can take a step forward offensively in 2026.

Konnor Griffin News / Just Baseball / March 18

Konnor Griffin Has Nothing Left To Prove This Spring

Back on November 18th, 2025, ESPN’s Jeff Passan dropped an earth-shattering article in relation to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In this story, Passan first tied the Pirates to Kyle Schwarber, which obviously became the biggest headline from the article.

Joe LaSorsa News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 17

Joe La Sorsa Has Upward Mobility Clause In Pirates Deal

Left-hander Joe La Sorsa has an upward mobility clause at the end of spring training in his minor league deal with the Pirates, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston.

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.

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