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MLB Makes Smart Choice With Konnor Griffin's Pirates Debut

The future is now for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin will make his MLB debut this Friday against the Baltimore Orioles.

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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.

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The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz

How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?

The '2026 Opening Day starting pitchers' quiz

The 'Most MLB Opening Day K's by team' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

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 / Field Level Media / April 2

All eyes on Konnor Griffin's debut as Pirates welcome Orioles

While the Pittsburgh Pirates' present is looking solid after their first six games, they will get a look at an important piece of their future when they host the Baltimore Orioles in their home opener Friday afternoon.

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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.

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The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 3

Konnor Griffin megadeal would be franchise-shifting moment for Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally putting their money where their mouth is.

Pirates, Griffin agree to massive deal

A new era begins for Pirates with Griffin's anticipated MLB debut

Paul Skenes' rebound start in win over Reds made Pirates history

Skenes can't wait for Griffin's debut

Ya snooze, ya lose: MLB player held out of lineup for oversleeping

Trevor Bauer making return to baseball in the United States

Pittsburgh Pirates News / 5 GOATs / April 2

Report: Pirates, Konnor Griffin agree to nine-year, $140M contract

Report: Pittsburgh Pirates, Konnor Griffin agree to nine-year, $140 million contract ahead of MLB debut

Thursday continues to get a whole lot better for Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin.

A new era begins for Pirates with Konnor Griffin's anticipated MLB debut

Pirates’ Paul Skenes can’t wait for Konnor Griffin’s debut

Why Paul Skenes' rebound start in win over Reds made Pirates history

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Pirates’ Paul Skenes reveals origin of traffic cone home run celebration

The Pittsburgh Pirates first introduced the traffic come home run celebration in the team’s 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on March 31. Fans have been wondering where it came from.