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Pirates Excitement Growing With Big Win in Konnor Griffin’s Debut

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates opened up their home slate in 2026 with a big debut from Konnor Griffin and an important victory too. Griffin started at shortstop and helped the Pirates earn a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles in the home opener at PNC Park, with a sellout crowd of 38,986 fans in attendance.

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MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 3

Pirates vs. Orioles: The Highly Anticipated Home Opener Series

All eyes in the baseball world are on the Pittsburgh Pirates. For the first time in what feels like an eternity, it's for a positive reason. That's because the unanimous top prospect in baseball, Konnor Griffin , is set to make his Major League debut at PNC Park for the Pirates (3-3) home opener against the Baltimore Orioles (3-3).

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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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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.

Enmanuel Valdez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3

Pirates Designate Enmanuel Valdez For Assignment

The Pirates have designated infielder Enmanuel Valdez for assignment, per a club announcement. His 40-man roster spot goes to the game’s No. 1 overall prospect, shortstop Konnor Griffin, whose previously announced promotion to the majors is now finalized.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 3

Pirates May Have Hit Jackpot With This Offseason Move

Six games into the 2026 season, the Pirates sit at 3-3. That record looks ordinary. The team does not. Through the season’s first week, Pittsburgh feels transformed from the club that stumbled through 2025.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 3

Winners and Losers From Pirates First Two Series

PITTSBURGH — Following back-to-back 8-3 victories over the Cincinnati Reds, the Pittsburgh Pirates won their first series of the 2026 season and improved their record to 3-3.

Konnor Griffin News / Total Pro Sports / April 3

Pirates Discussing Contract Extension With Konnor Griffin After Calling Up Top Prospect to MLB Roster

Konnor Griffin became one of the most highly touted young talents in the minor leagues after the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him as the ninth overall pick at the 2024 MLB Draft.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Pirates ace Paul Skenes makes charitable pledge per strikeout in 2026 season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are gaining attention beyond the field as Paul Skenes expands his charitable efforts entering the 2026 season. With the Pirates ace increasing his strikeout-based pledge, the Gary Sinise Foundation will once again benefit from every strikeout he records.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 3