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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 23
Pirates set to open 2026 with underrated outfielder on roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates are finalizing their Opening Day roster. Their very first game is on March 26 against the New York Mets. Their bench is coming to form, and some of the expected names are making it: Joey Bart, Nick Yorke, and Jake Mangum.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 23
Pirates Complete Opening Day Pitching Staff
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the better pitching staffs in all of baseball and now have their full list of arms that will start the season on the Opening Day roster.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 23
Pirates' Ben Cherington Addresses Konnor Griffin Not Making Opening Day
PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin will have to wait before making his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates, something that wasn't an easy decision for the front office.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / March 23
A massive contract extension for Konnor Griffin is being discussed by the Pirates 
The Pittsburgh Pirates have the consensus top prospect in baseball in Konnor Griffin, and they see him as someone who could be the face of their franchise.
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 / Inside The Diamonds / March 22
Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Starting Rotation
The Pittsburgh Pirates open the Regular season on the road with a three-game series against the New York Mets. As they wind down Spring Training, they have announced how the starting rotation will look to start the season.
Joe LaSorsa News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 22
Pirates Pitcher Exercising Upward Mobility Clause
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher is looking at his best options for the start of the season, even if that's not with his current team. The Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 22
Pirates Announce 2026 Starting Rotation
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have their starting rotation ready for the beginning of the 2026 season, which should serve as one of their strongest units.
Konnor Griffin News / Last Word On Sports / March 22
When Will the Pirates Promote Konnor Griffin for His MLB Debut?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made the very controversial decision to send down the number one prospect in all of baseball, shortstop Konnor Griffin. The Pirates are now rolling into 2026 with Nick Gonzales as their starting shortstop, at least until Griffin gets to the Major Leagues.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 22
Can Paul Skenes sustain this level of dominance?
There is a difference between a hot start and what Paul Skenes has accomplished with the Pittsburgh Pirates over the past two years.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 22
Pirates Finalize Opening Day Position Groups
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have just a few days before Opening Day and they know who their positon players are to start the season. Both outfielder Billy Cook and utility player Nick Yorke have made the Pirates' Opening Day roster, as they are the 12th and 13th position players on the 26-man roster.
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 / March 22
Pirates Make Big List of Spring Training Roster Cuts
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are just a few days away from Opening Day and made their last big batch of roster cuts. The Pirates announced that they optioned both catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores Jr.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 22
Pirates' Don Kelly Addresses Konnor Griffin Demotion
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates decided that they would have Konnor Griffin begin the 2026 season in the minor leagues and his future manager knows how tough of a decision that was.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22
Pirates’ Paul Skenes remains in Cy Young form after World Baseball Classic
As one would expect, Paul Skenes looks exactly like the reigning Cy Young winner. Dominant, composed, and already midseason sharp before Opening Day even arrives.
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 22
Pirates Make Reasonable Decision on Konnor Griffin
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made the unpopular decision to have top prospect Konnor Griffin start the 2026 season in the minor leagues, but it's one that should work out in the long run.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 21
Pirates Send Down Top Outfield Prospect, Griffin Update
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recently made another round of cuts from their Spring Training roster. They sent down two players: recent acquisition and utility prospect Tyler Callihan and their best hitter in Spring Training (and most controversial demotion so far), top outfield prospect Jhostnyxon Garcia.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / March 21
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Move at Spring Training is Disappointing for Paul Skenes
All Spring Training long, there has been speculation that 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, the number one prospect in all of baseball (h/t Fangraphs), could force his way onto the Pittsburgh Pirates' Opening Day roster.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / March 21
Did the Pittsburgh Pirates Finally Fix Their Biggest Problem This Offseason?
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished 20 games below .500 last season, ending the year at 71–91 and last in the NL Central. What makes that record even more frustrating is that the pitching wasn’t the problem.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 21
Pittsburgh Pirates make expected move with Konnor Griffin
Despite the buzz surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, he was expected to begin the season in the minor leagues. That became official on Saturday.
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.
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 / 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.
Paul Skenes 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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