Konnor Griffin is baseball’s best prospect. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2024 first-round pick ascended to that title after he hit for a .941 OPS, .437 wOBA, and 165 wRC+.
Every year is a new opportunity for minor league players to take a step forward in their development. One pivotal thing for many is making their team’s 40-man roster to get protection from the Rule 5 draft.
Baseball fans won't have to wait until Opening Day to see Paul Skenes in action. The 23-year-old ace for the Pittsburgh Pirates will represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
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.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a lot to be excited about this season, and many people are projecting them to have a big year after going 71-91 last season.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
The baseball world is currently buzzing with excitement about Konnor Griffin. He hasn’t even hit his 20th birthday yet but is considered to be the top prospect in baseball and has a chance to break camp with the Pirates.
The Pittsburgh Pirates had an eventful offseason, finally opening up their payroll flexibility and adding much‑needed help to a lineup that struggled badly in 2025.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are less than a week into Spring Training games, but one of their players already suffered an in-game injury. Pirates infielder prospect Jack Brannigan left the game vs.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a busy offseason, but should still make another move before they officially start playing games. The Pirates have had trade interest in Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes, someone that provides power and postseason experience.
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes has an important season ahead of him with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he will pitch prior with Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some great prospects in their farm system, with a few that will contribute this season and those that will have to wait for their turn.
The Pittsburgh Pirates clobbered the Boston Red Sox 16–7 on Tuesday, improving to 4–1 this spring. In the process, their teenage centerpiece turned a spring showcase into a bold statement about the future.
If there is one thing the Pittsburgh Pirates have figured out, it’s developing pitchers. Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler, Jared Jones, and many more have gone from prospects to legitimate MLB pitchers.
Paul Skenes is ready to shoulder a significant workload for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. In an article written by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal,
The Pittsburgh Pirates may be watching a teenager swing his way onto the Opening Day roster—and into a historic comparison. At just 19, Konnor Griffin is turning Grapefruit League at-bats into a real-time referendum on how aggressive the organization is willing to be with its top prospect.
The Pirates have signed right-hander Carson Fulmer to a minor league contract, reports Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Fulmer, a client of Icon Sports Management, receives an invite to big league spring training and has already arrived at Pirates camp.
Bill Mazeroski, the Pittsburgh Pirates legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer renowned for his dramatic walk-off home run that clinched the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89.